Studebaker Big Six
The Studebaker Big Six was the top of the Studebaker model line up from 1918 until 1926. In 1927 it was replaced with the President Model. The Big Six was of massive construction and suitable for the rough roads of the day. The touring car model had seating for seven. By 1926 a dual cowl Phaeton and Berline sedan were also available. The Big Six was known for longevity. As the paint scheme on this model will attest. Studebaker featured a 1918 Big Six that had a verified odometer reading of over 500,000 miles at the 1924 New York Auto Show.
Standard Equipment
A tachometer was standard as was an automatic windshield cleaner, rear view mirror, headlamp dimmer, dome and cornering lights and shock absorbers. Bumpers and a spare tire also came as standard equipment. The antique auto had a 127 inch wheel base and a six cylinder engine. The transmission was a 3 speed with one reverse gear.
The Sheriff
After success with using the big six on Arizona’s unimproved highways during the 1920′s, Studebaker named their Big Six Sport Phaeton model the Sheriff. An advertising campaign resulted touting the car’s reliability and dependability.