Rare Rides: A Studebaker Wagonaire From 1964 - Aka the Earliest GMC Envoy XUV

Sometimes car companies have radical ideas that don’t really pan out when it comes time to persuade consumers to part with their money. Today’s Studebaker Wagonaire is such a vehicle. It falls into the unique convertible-wagon-truck grouping, in which the only other member is a GMC Envoy from 40 years later.

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  • MaintenanceCosts Curb weight of this version is likely north of 4500 pounds. Expect it to feel like a W221 S-Class, not a sporty coupe.
  • Parkave231 New Oldsmobiles are in early this year.
  • MaintenanceCosts "While there are absolutely exceptions, the days of the super-sleazy used car dealer seem to be behind us here in the States."Citation needed.
  • SCE to AUX Sounds like the written-off cars didn't even have enough life in them to survive the short warranties. The scheme would have lasted longer if the cars were sold as-is.Is "written off" similar to an "R" or "S" title in the US?
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