Studebaker-Packard
Stock Certificate

This is an authentic stock certificate from the Studebaker-Packard Corporation.  Classic vignette of allegorical seated female flanked by two kneeling males.

The legend began in 1852 when the Studebaker Brothers started building horse drawn wagons. Their most famous wagon, called the Conestoga, was a primary mode of transportation as the nation migrated westward. In 1902, Studebaker started building electric automobiles, but soon went to gasoline power.

By 1915, Studebaker was building more than 45,000 cars annually. Wagon production also continued until 1919. In 1928, Studebaker acquired Pierce-Arrow. Unfortunately, by 1933 Studebaker had gone into temporary receivership, but was on the road to recovery in 1934. In 1939, Studebaker introduced the Champion, a new economy model designed by the soon to be famous Raymond Lowey studio.

During WWII, Studebaker produced trucks and radial engines for aircraft, including the B-17. After the war, automobile and truck production resumed with a vengeance. In 1950 and 51, Studebaker offered their famed bullet-nose design. In 1953, the incredible new "Lowey coupe" was introduced. Bob Bourke, a member of the Raymond Lowey team, is credited with the innovative new design. During the last half of the fabulous fifties, Studebaker introduced their family of Hawks, merged with Packard and in 1959, responded to the growing demand for a more compact family car with the Lark.

Studebaker once again turned the automotive design world upside down in 1963 with the unveiling of the Avanti. While the Avanti was universally acclaimed, Studebakers days as a US company were numbered.. Production ceased at the long-time South Bend, Indiana plant in 1964, Studebaker production continued in Canada until 1966. The Avanti continued to be built in South Bend until 1987 where production moved to Youngstown, Ohio until 1991. Avanti is currently being produced in Villa Rica, Georgia.

Packard merged with Studebaker in the 1950s.

Auto company stocks are uncommon and very prized by collectors.  
This will look perfect once framed and hanging on your wall! 
These would also make an ideal novelty gift.  Don't miss your chance on this piece!  Great gift for the auto buff!

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This is a sample photo only. The certificate for sale has the same color, condition, and vignette.  Differences will be in date, marks, original owner name, serial number, and corporate officers unless otherwise noted.  The quality shipped will be the same or better than pictured.  Refund given if buyer is not satisfied.  Note that we cannot search for a specific date or name due to our large inventory.  Modern certificate pictures often have owner names obscured for privacy. Modern certificates may still be trading in the stock market but no ownership is transferred in this sale - the certificate is sold as a collectible novelty only.  It is likely that the scanned certificate has already been sold but you may ask us to check before bidding.

Shipping costs are less than actual cost to us, the seller.  We ship by USPS Priority Mail for fast delivery times.  We use a custom-sized photo mailer with a custom, non-acid slip sleeve for protected shipping.  We allow for combined shipping to save the buyer money for multiple auction wins.  Please wait until all auctions are complete before sending payment. I will not know if you are continuing to bid so I ship when paid.  (If you pay early I will ship and cannot combine shipping on later auctions.)  Please include item numbers with payment for quick, positive feedback and accurate shipping.  Please send only one payment to avoid confusion.   

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Shipping is not negotiable.  Do not ask to ship by other methods.  We do not deliver; we do not allow for pick-up; we do not ship overnight.  We only ship Priority Mail in the US due to better handling and delivery times. Again, our shipping fees are less than our actual costs (We can forward you the breakdown of costs in a templated response e-mail.)   Read the auction for the shipping fees before bidding.

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All certificates are only sold as collectibles.  No investment value is implied, transferred, or considered.  No transfer of securities is performed. Certificates are cancelled or obsolete.  (Now really, would I sell a $10,000 investment instrument for $10?)  We follow all  rules on selling stock and bond certificates. We also comply with SEC regulations governing certificate sales and licensing requirements (we are not authorized to sell investments or securities under these rules.)

Do not ask us to sell this at a reduced cost  --  use the bidding process.  The minimum price is stated in the auction; the shipping fee is also in the auction.  We believe that we offer very reasonable prices based on both cost and demand.  Please read the shipping costs before bidding.

Are these real?  -  YES!  We only sell authentic stocks and bonds that have been used in actual commerce or from company archives.  They have been cancelled and no longer have investment value but are still the real deal.  We do not sell copies.  Active companies (still trading) are also only sold as collectibles.  These have more recent dates due to the methods by which they were obtained.

Where's the value in these?  -  Since these pieces no longer have investment value, aren't they worthless?  Literally, they are only worth the paper that they are printed on.  The same can be said for baseball cards and stamps but it is really the collectible value that makes these worthless securities desirable.  These are sold as collectibles or novelties only.