President’s Message,  

Ladies and gentlemen, Studebaker fans, and lovers of all things chrome and carbureted…

After over 50 years of burnouts, breakdowns, and buffets, the San Diego Studebaker Drivers Club is officially pulling into the garage and hanging up the fuzzy dice.

Yes, it’s true. We’ve been around longer than most marriages — and ran smoother, too. We’ve shared some great times: road trips, Zone Meets, and our very own Cool Classic Car Show. Heck, we even gave money to charity, and not just to the guy at the gas pump.

But times change. People are traveling, families need attention, health gets in the way, and apparently, some folks discovered that air conditioning and power steering are... nice.

The board looked at every option. We even considered bribing members with donuts, but it turns out you need people to show up to eat them. At some point, it felt like we were trying to jump-start a car that just didn’t have a battery anymore.

So with a heavy heart — and a much lighter carburetor — we’re announcing that the San Diego Studebaker Drivers Club will officially disband as of July 1, 2025.

But don’t worry — we’re not going out with a whimper. We’re planning a farewell Party! There’ll be food, stories, and probably at least one person bragging about how their Studebaker still doesn’t leak oil (liars).

We’ll also be making plans for how to handle the club treasury — and no, it’s not enough to buy another Golden Hawk, but maybe a couple of tanks of gas if we act fast.

It has truly been an honor and a privilege to serve as your president and newsletter editor. You’re all a wonderful bunch — loyal, passionate, and slightly obsessed with a car company that hasn’t made a vehicle since Nixon was in office.

Thank you for the memories, the laughs, and the oil-stained friendships.  We encourage the members to join the Antique Automobile Club a very active and energetic Group.  Also see the note from Rosalind Metzger, President, BCOIE, inviting those interested to join the Orange County Chapter.

And remember: Studebakers never die. They just drive off into the sunset... very slowly, and usually with their blinkers on.

                                                                                                                                Keith Wahl MD, President
                                                                                                                         

 Dear Studebaker Enthusiast,

Members of the San Diego County Chapter or those new to Studebakering are encouraged to check out the two southern California Chapter's closest to San Diego.  Beach Cities, Orange, Inland Empire (BCOIE) Chapter  or the Los Angeles Chapter.