This is the story of the 1964 Studebaker Daytona convertible and the unusual engine that made it stand out from the crowd.
This car was a famous car at the time, known for its stylish looks and performance, and now one of these beauties is owned by Steve Steyers, who has owned the car since 2020. Masu.
Steve is a car enthusiast and loves the unusual types of cars you don’t often see on the road.
This Studebaker definitely fits that description.
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1964 Studebaker Daytona Convertible with rare engine
The amazing story of Steve and his car was featured on YouTube by Lou Costabile, where he proudly talks about the rarity of the engine.
First, the car offered six different engine options – Skybolt Overhead Valve 6, Power Thrust 259 V8, Thunderbolt 289 V8, R/1 Avanti Jet Thrust V8, R/2 power plant, and the rare R/3 Jet. V8 with thrust supercharger.
With its classy blue color and silver accents, the car looked great and was still in as good a condition as it was decades ago. All thanks to Steve.
But it wasn’t just the exterior that shone, the engine was equally well maintained.
The 1964 Studebaker Daytona Convertible had the engine mounted at a 90-degree angle, unlike most V8 engines, which were normally set at 60 degrees.
This engine design makes it powerful and durable, making it ideal for long-term power sustainment.
Steve even said that the car’s 6-cylinder engine was heavier than some Chevrolet V8 engines, showing how tough these engines are built.
The engine passed all tests easily
He then talked about the extremely rigorous tests that were performed on the engine.
The car was tested for 50 hours at 4000RPM, then another 50 hours at 4500RPM, and finally 100 hours at full throttle, passing each test with ease.
The engine’s purr perfectly matched its powerful performance, proving that the Studebaker was more than just a pretty face, it was a true beast.
