The Next Look by bmac62
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This find took me back to my childhood and was one of the many postwar (WWII) stylish cars that helped turn me into a car nut.
Found this 1950 Studebaker on a quiet side street in Jacksonville, Oregon.
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"Perhaps no automaker is more identified with a single design than Studebaker with its 1950-1951 "bullet-nose" cars. The feisty South Bend independent didn't invent the "spinner" front end -- the 1948 Tucker and 1949-1950 Ford used similar themes, as have several European models. Studebaker's styling differed mainly in degree.
Ads called it "The Next Look," implying it would start a trend. It didn't, but that mattered little to company executives, who were content to chalk up sales unmatched in Studebaker's previous 48 years of auto production and in any of the next 16."
Comments (31)
A super find and I like the mono Bill.
Neat find, Bill. The car looks to be in good condition, How about a a pic of the sleek (and laughed at in the post war era) body design by Raymond Loewy. Dick
Awesome capture of this historic Studebaker....
I am old enough to remember them. Nice capture!
there is one for sell in Ruidoso. the only Stude I had was a 53 Commander but I enjoyed it
Hey, hang around it may be back.
Fascinating! I quite like the older ones!
Superb capture and post work Bill. God bless.
what a beauty
Terrific foto of what I consider a real beauty of an auto, Bill. Love that front spinner. I also have some shots of this go-getter in my files.
cool find and info
fabulous picture
made two years before I was born, but that front end is iconic Wonderful capture
It's funny why cars all have 2 lights. maybe because it makes them appear less human thus lessening the emotive connection/sales with humans! I mean I will be honest, if I don't like the look on the face of a car, I will NEVER buy it no matter how efficient or comfortable it is!
lovely shot
A sweet find and a great shot, Bill! I do remember seeing a few of these - a long time ago. That was back when cars had style! You know, in this age of CG, CAD, 3D printing, and advanced manufacturing processes, you'd think the designers could come up with something better than a shoebox with wheels....
I love the strong contrast of this image and the fine capture of the perfectly smooth metalic texture.
I love these old Studebakers, cool shot of a clean one.
Perfect filter choices for this image. Excellent work ... it has just the right mood and style!
It certainly did become an icon! I know a lady who owns one and still drives it and she is around 92 years old.
Its looking in great nick!!
A great POV for this, and love the postwork...it looks like it's smiling!
Cute snout it has. Maybe a little powder would fix that. No, the reflextions are too nice ;-)
Love it, Bill! Reminds me of my childhood, too. That jet engine look is unmistakeable. Unfortunately I have no chance of seeing this anymore, being in Sweden. The hood ornament is so nice, perched on top of the jet look-alike. And the small "cannon" located under the headlights. You've captured it all. AND, the so smooth aerodynamic surfaces, too. Not a bump or scratch to be seen! Man, I'd love to have a Studebaker. Great photo, Bill. A very suitable follow up to Hughs Spruce Goose. Keep up the good work.
Awesome POV. This is a photograph of a car, not a snapshot of one.... beautiful.
Amazing POV !
Show a bit but not all, keep 'em guessing! Great shot Bill, love it! Rob
Great shot, Bill. My very first car was a '50 Stude. Learned to drive a stick shift in it thanks to the endless patience of my father.
Great crop, choice of B&W & creative postwork - great shot, Bill...
Thanks Bill. That does bring back some great memories! Wonderful POV and photo!