The Inspiration for the GMC Envoy XUV!

Quite some time ago, we featured a GMC Envoy XUV as proof that not all oddities are old.  Interestingly, that vehicle was a second attempt at a wagonesque vehicle with a sliding roof.  Today’s feature, the Studebaker Wagonaire, was the original.

As with so many ads, the seller is selling for someone else and has little info, but it seems some funds have been dedicated to mechanical maintenance recently.  The cosmetics look pretty good here, though some might want a good buff or even color sanding to bring out a little shine.

The seller claims this is the .Daytona version, and the badges support that claim.  If so, this should have a higher-output engine, which could be a four-barrel 260 or 289.  Either way, it would have higher output than the basic 260-2V’s 180ish horsepower.

This appears to be a great, honest and rare car with a lot of potential.  Given it hasn’t run for months and isn’t starting due to a dead battery, buyers should bring a battery and plan on a thorough inspection.  If this is what it appears to be, this could be great buy for an enthusiast looking for something a little different.  Of course,  that depends on the reserve price…

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Marina del Ray, CA
$2,850 with six bids, reserve not met and six days to go

Was this also the first crossover? It’s a wagon, but the tall design blurs the line between truck and car.

From the rear, this looks like a lowered Wagoneer, which was designed by the same person.

Here’s that wacky opening – not a bad idea.

The interior has classic good looks and appears to be in great shape.

Controls are conventional and column-shifted automatic is typical for a wagon.

One could fit six in here without resorting to the cargo area where, presumably, passengers could stand while in motion.

Here’s the Studebaker V8. The seller claims this is a Daytona version, which had a four-barrel carb

Ad text (with Wikipedia quotes deleted):

I AM LISTING THIS FOR A FRIEND
THE OWNER OF THIS RARE CAR HAD PASSED AWAY SHE WAS THE ORGINIAL OWNER.   

THE CAR IS NOW OFFERED FOR SALE.
THIS IS A VERY RARE 1964 STUDEBAKER WAGONAIRE.
V-8 AUTO TRANSMISSION.   POWER DISC BRAKES,  POWER STEERING. 
IT WAS REPORTED TO ME THAT THE OWNER HAD SPENT WELL OVER 15K IN THE LAST FEW YEARS ON THIS CAR.
A LOT OF THE DRIVE TRAIN WAS REBUILT AS WELL AS THE BRAKE  SYSTEM.   I THINK  MANY SEALS AND  GASKETS
ON  THE ENGINE WERE REPLACED.  A NEW RADIATOR,  WATER PUMP AND  HOSES WERE ALSO INSTALLED.
AT THIS TIME THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS.  THE BATTERY IS DEAD,  
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OVER ALL THE CONDITION IS GOOD,  THERE ARE SOME MINOR DENTS.  SOME SMALL RUST SPOTS.   THE INTERIOR  NEEDS CARPET AND  A HEADLINER.
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