I was in the 'Dollar " store with my 4 year old.  I allowed Russell to
pick out a "Hot Wheels " car.  We were standing in line behind an older
couple, and the gentleman commented on Russell's choice of cars.  He
asked Russell what his favorite car was and Russell said "Studebaker!"
Turns out this guy has a 1950 Champion 4 door 3 speed OD at home in the
garage.  He last drove it in the late 1980's.  He is not the original
owner though.  Young man went off to Korea in 1950 and left the car
with his parents...........He did not come home.  His mom and dad kept
the car in the garage and did not drive it.  The man we met bought it
from them in the mid '60's.  Our new friend said he wants to get it
back on the road again and maybe restore it.  (His wife rolls her eyes)
I gave him my name and phone # and said I would be glad to help him
with it or buy it from him. He lives about 15 minutes from me.  Car is
very solid, only a little surface rust here and there, original very
worn interior.  I really doubt that he will ever restore it.  He is 82
and his health is not that great, vision is going and had a couple of
heart attacks according to his wife.  He drove the car from Hempstead
to northwest  Houston every day for over 15 years.  Had the engine
overhauled in the late 70's.  I may try to get him to a Stude meet this
year sometime.
Jim