1964 Studebaker Commander Takes on 1974 Chevrolet Camaro in Unlikely Drag Race
autoevolution 3 May 2021, 11:03 UTC · by Studebaker went under in 1966, so it didn't get a chance to compete against Detroit-based carmakers in the golden muscle car era. But it did create a few notable powerhouses. The Avanti, for instance, was the fastest production car in the world upon its introduction in 1962 and broke no fewer than 29 speed records at the Bonneville Salt Flats. The Commander, albeit not as iconic, also moved into muscle territory in the mid-1960s. 1 photo The Commander nameplate spawned a few unique and stylish-looking cars in the early 1950s, but Studebaker disc...