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BY TOM COMERRO
Rare Commander Comes to South Bend
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THE STUDEBAKER NATIONAL Museum has announced a new acquisition to its collection: a 1938 Studebaker Commander Stateconvertible sedan that can now be seen in its facilities. The car is thought to be one of just 224 made for the 1938 model year and, even more impressive, it’s thought to be one of less than a half-dozen still in existence. The limited convertible sedan was the most expensive model in the Studebaker lineup that year and it features classic styling by Raymond Loewy. Coachwork was courtesy of the Central Manufacturing Company of Connersville, Indiana, which provided bodies to many car companies of the time. The new addition to the museum is finished in Tulip Cream complemented by a green leather interior. The museum is located in downtown South Bend and it is open Monday through Saturday. Visit studebakermuseum.org for more details.
Scholarships Granted for the Future of Collector Car Restoration
THE PISTON FOUNDATION AWARDED 10 INAUGURAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO AUTO restoration students for the class of 2022-2023. The charity was founded to assist students interested in pursuing a career in the field of the collector car industry. The awards were given to students across the country based on their interests in the hobby as demonstrated through their applications, experiences, academic records, financial needs, and video essays. Each awardee will receive up to $5,000 for an academic year.
“Because of the generous gifts of our donors in the car enthusiast community, these students will be able to pursue their dreams and build careers as collector car technicians and restoration specialists, ” Robert Minnick, founder and CEO of The Piston Foundation, says. “We have worked hard to reach this point after only a year and a half since our launch. Our team is very proud to be awarding our first 10 scholarships. As we continue with our mission, we look forward to presenting many more scholarships in the future. ”
The recipients of the 2022-23 Piston Fund Scholarships are:
Edwin John Buiter, Sophomore, McPherson College Victoria Bruno, Senior, McPherson College Zoe Carmichael, Junior, McPherson College Jasper A. Fedders, Junior, McPherson College Ethan Bradford Heck, Freshman, Lanier Technical College Jacob Koehn, Junior, McPherson College Dryden Lee Powell, Junior, McPherson College Joseph Scheidel, Freshman, McPherson College Joshua Jay Warner, Freshman, McPherson College Sean Gandy Whetstone, Junior, McPherson College
For more about the students and The Piston Foundation, visit pistonfoundation.org.
JANUARY
14-15 • Motorcar Cavalcade 2022
20-22 • Automania
21-22 • Autoparts Swap & Sell West Springfield, Massachusetts 860-871-6376 • apswapnsell.com
22 • Arizona Concours d’Elegance
27-28 • Winter Auto Expo
Please note that these events are active as of press time. We recommend you verify the status before making plans to attend.
A-Efforts
THE MODEL A FORD CLUB OF AMERICA HAS BEGUN filling out its calendar for 2023, and the year ’ s events kick off with the annual Winter Swap Meet in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, at the Paroquet Springs Conference center on January 14. Vendor spaces are still available and there will also be a car corral should you wish to find a new Model A or sell yours to a fellow A-enthusiast. Visit kymodela.org for more about the Kentucky meet.
The rest of the Model A Ford Club 2023 schedule is as follows:
• April 14-15 • Model A and Model T Meet
Greenwood, South Carolina • 864-980-7937
• April 23 • Columbus Chapter Swap Meet
Columbus, Indiana • 812-350-8780
• June 11-16 • Midwest Regional Tour
Breckenridge, Colorado • 303-519-0722
• July 16-21 • MAFCA National Tour Michigan/Indiana • 803-622-0048
• September 6-10 • New England Meet Hauppauge, New York • 516-797-4976
