Roadster Two Liter grocery getter

IRONBLOCK · #1 (**permalink**) 06-20-2012, 07:15 PM

Well for the first time ever I saw a Cast Iron Two Liter Roadster in the Publix grocery store parking lot. When the bag boy put the groceries in the trunk for me he commented; "this is why I am a bag boy and not a cashier!" Old blue made his day and his comment made mine.

The trunk swallowed up an entire shopping cart full of groceries and the rear shelf could have held another cart full. This was our first trip to the grocery store in over 22 1/2 years but we'll be back soon.

**DPeterson3** · #2 (**permalink**) 06-20-2012, 08:04 PM

I have taken mine several times to the local Walmart. This is like swimming at the piranha petting zoo, in my opinion. However, so far no door dings. Yes, it will hold a full basket full of groceries.

Meanwhile, I want to know what Walmart employee routinely parks his black Studebaker Hawk at the edge of the parking lot. I want one.

Alfajay · #3 (**permalink**) 06-20-2012, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by IRONBLOCK

This was our first trip to the grocery store in over 22 1/2 years ......

IRONBLOCK · #4 (**permalink**) 06-21-2012, 08:25 AM

I am always hungry but usually take the 164-S when I go grocery shopping:-)

Don, I suggest that you leave a note on the Stude's windshield letting him know you are interested, with your contact information. The owner may or may not want to sell now but perhaps if you are willing to wait 7 years like I did...you could own a Studebaker! I like the Golden Hawk as well. There is (or was) a Studebaker plant here in Georgia building "Continuation Hawks" in Douglasville. I went there for a plant tour about 7 or 10(?) years ago. It was a kind of small scale new manufacturing and old car restoration shop.

**DPeterson3** · #5 (**permalink**) 06-21-2012, 08:56 AM

Iron,

I'm in a 12 step program for people who tend to acquire too much mobile machinery. Something would have to go before I get a Stude, but all of the Hawks as well as many of the Champions and Commanders just make me swoon. Great designs by any measure.

I'm keeping my eyes open down here in Uruguay, however. They have a LOT of old cars in daily use, and that many more lingering in barns. New cars are terribly expensive, so they keep stuff up a long time and a lot better than we have in the US.

IRONBLOCK · #6 (**permalink**) 06-21-2012, 02:40 PM

Don, you are preaching to the choir and I was out looking at trucks just yesterday.

Repeat after me: "I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means and I also know how to live in prosperity...I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:11-13 I hope that helps but we can not guarantee it will work in all situations!