Ted Banner came down from Kinston so that the two of us could drive
down to Lumberton to look at some parts another chapter member, Freddie
Hornbuckle, had. In the process of things Freddie took us to see two
Studes for sale, a complete '55 four door Champion in need of a lot
of work and a '64 two door post Commander six cylinder that probably
could be put on the road without too much trouble, but still would need
work.  We also went by and met the former owner of the local Studebaker
dealership in Lumberton, NC, who Ted had heard might have a set of
Speedster wire wheel covers.

Richard Taylor owned the Automobile Wholesale Company that at one time
was a Studebaker, Simca and Skoda dealership. Later it became a Toyota
dealership. Presently Mr. Taylor owns and insurance agency. The
surprising thing about him is the cars he owns.  Few Studebakers, none
drivable.  But he does own a 1941 Mercedes that was built expressly for
Rich Marshall Herman Goering (sp?); one of only 6 known Scarabs that
still exist (only nine were ever built. This thing was built in the
'30's, but looks closely like a more modern mini-van.):  a Rolls
Royce and two other automobiles that I can neither remember the name of
nor did I recognize them when I heard them. Several of his cars are
presently under restoration including the Scarab, a Rolls Royce and the
Mercedes.

This was truly an interesting Studebaker day.  I have found it to be a
real joy to talk with former Studebaker dealers and salesmen. I have
been lucky lately to have spoken with and known a few of these people.

Joe Roberts