Automotive Chronicles: Studebaker's Legacy and the Lincoln Navigator
About this episode
Andrew Beckman from the Studebaker National Museum shares insights into the museum's rich history and its impressive collection, including horse-drawn vehicles and iconic Studebaker cars like the Lark and Hawk. The discussion highlights the evolution of Studebaker from a leading manufacturer of horse-drawn carriages to a significant player in the automotive industry. Additionally, a review of the 2023 Lincoln Navigator offers impressions on its luxurious features and performance, contrasting it with competitors like the Cadillac Escalade.
Join us for a journey into the heart of automotive history guided by the knowledgeable Andrew Beckman, joining us from the Studebaker National Museum, located in Indiana. We look at the Studebaker cars and their pivotal role in the transformation from horse and buggy manufacturing to motor car production. Andrew takes us through the museum's collection of about 120 wheeled vehicles, tracing the trajectory of the Studebaker Corporation from its horse-drawn era to the very last Studebaker ever made. We even get a look at some of the museum's crown jewels, including a 1924 Studebaker Big Six and a 1938 Commander convertible sedan.
We also spotlight the remarkable work of industrial designer Brooks Stevens and his contribution to Studebaker in the early 60s.
In the New Car Showroom, we get a review of the 2023 Lincoln Navigator Black Label. We take a look at its exterior features, interior highlights, engine, gas mileage, and MSRP price.
All this and more on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk!
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Lincoln Navigator
"...useum. This is the first I drive the 2023 Lincoln Navigator. I'll give you my impression of it."
Buick Century
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Ford Model T
"...rer in the United States until, wow, mr Ford, the Model T. So they, they really kind of settled into the up..."
Studebaker Presidents
"That's beautiful. Nine presidents up to. We have the President Roadster here."
Porsche 356
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Studebaker Avanti
"...s from the Ford. There's one of my favorites, the Avanti. You didn't let him finish."
F-150 Raptor
"It's a lot of money. V minus or V plus, or the Raptor, yeah Right, and handling the feeling of sitting ..."
Cadillac Escalade
"...o to this vehicle in base price and size Cadillac Escalade 79 225, jeep Grand Wagon here 87 995. And let's j..."
Jeep Grand
"... in base price and size Cadillac Escalade 79 225, jeep Grand Wagon here 87 995. And let's just go right on up ..."
Cadillac Fleetwood
"...ou, and start with Jeff. All right, 1957 Cadillac Fleetwood 20. Still my heart, $22,000, oh wow exactly, it's..."
Cadillac El Dorado
"Yes, here we go again, 26 to 50. Or how about the Cadillac El Dorado from 1975? even better another boat convertible 1..."
Cadillac El
"Yes, here we go again, 26 to 50. Or how about the Cadillac El Dorado from 1975? even better another boat conver..."
Chevrolet Nova
"...e's another one for you, jeff. In 1969, chevrolet Nova sold for 38,850. It's red and it's a two door and..."
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
"...it's a two door and it's bad to the bone. 93 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, conrad, sold for 11,550 dollars. You could do th..."
Datsun 280 Zx
"... caught my attention for some reason. 83 dots and 280 ZX how much did it go for? 914, 26."
Porsche 914
"83 dots and 280 ZX how much did it go for? 914, 26. How about the 2009 Saturn Sky?"
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