Studebaker Lark Overview: Generations, Specs, and Which One to Buy
An overview of the Studebaker Lark sedan built in 1962–1963: its second generation, the 90 hp 2.8 MT version, and guidance on choosing one.
The Studebaker Lark is a sedan produced in 1962–1963 with a power output of 90 hp across its range. It suits classic-car enthusiasts who want a compact American sedan from the early 1960s with a simple mechanical layout — a manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive, and a single engine option that is easy to understand and document.
Studebaker Lark generations
2 generation
The second generation of the Studebaker Lark was built from 1962 to 1963 and was offered in a single body style, the sedan. The power range is flat at 90 hp, since the lineup includes exactly one modification. That version, the Studebaker Lark 2.8 MT (2 generation), pairs a 2779 cc engine producing 90 hp with a manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. It is listed as the mass-market version of the model, which makes it the configuration you are most likely to encounter when searching for a Lark of these years.
Because the generation contains only one modification, there is no internal spread to weigh: every Studebaker Lark sedan from 1962–1963 in this data carries the same 2.8-litre engine, the same 90 hp output, and the same manual/RWD layout. For a buyer, that removes an entire category of decisions — the choice is about the condition of a specific car, not about picking the right drivetrain combination.
Which Studebaker Lark to buy
- 2.8 MT (2 generation): the only modification in the lineup, a mass-market version with a 2779 cc engine producing 90 hp, paired with a manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive.
When buying used, the short 1962–1963 production window works in your favor: all cars fall within a two-year span and one generation, so parts, documentation, and specifications are consistent from car to car. The single-modification lineup with a manual transmission and rear-wheel drive also means there is no risk of confusing trim levels or drivetrain variants — verifying that a car matches the factory specification is straightforward.
Since the range includes exactly one version, there is no dominated modification to warn against: the Studebaker Lark 2.8 MT (2 generation) is both the entry point and the top of the range at 90 hp.