1966 Studebaker Daytona Sports Sedan

History and Background

The Studebaker Daytona Sports Sedan is a model from Studebaker’s final years of production and represents the closing chapter of an American automaker with a long history. In December 1964, production ended in South Bend, Indiana, after which Studebaker production continued in Hamilton, Ontario. The 1966 Studebaker Daytona Sports Sedan is part of the brand’s final year of production and marks the end of 114 years of Studebaker. During that final phase, Canadian production took on a character of its own, partly because the familiar Studebaker engines were no longer available.

As a result, GM powertrains were chosen for the Studebaker Daytona Sports Sedan. This made the model technically distinct within Studebaker’s history, but it remained recognizable as part of the Daytona line. Production numbers in 1966 were limited; only 620 units of the Sports Sedan were built. This makes the Studebaker Daytona Sports Sedan a rare sight among postwar American mid-range cars, especially since so few examples are known to exist today. The model occupies a unique place in the history of both Studebaker and the Canadian automotive industry.

The Studebaker Daytona Sports Sedan also represents a transitional period during which a traditional American brand produced its final models under changing circumstances. The combination of Canadian assembly, the final model years, and the limited production numbers gives the car distinct historical significance. For collectors and enthusiasts of brand history, this final phase of Studebaker is of particular interest, as it showcases the brand’s final evolution in a production context.

Features and Details

This Studebaker Daytona Sports Sedan is equipped with an original Chevrolet 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine with a displacement of 230 cubic inches. The car also features a three-speed manual transmission with steering-wheel-mounted shifters. In 1966, front disc brakes and rear drum brakes were standard on the Daytona. The Studebaker Daytona Sports Sedan therefore aligns with the technical solutions common in the mid-range segment during that period, while the GM-supplied engine is a specific characteristic of Canadian production.

The Studebaker Daytona Sports Sedan is in superb original condition and comes from a collector. The owner’s manual is included. The car was imported from the United States in 2012 and bears the Dutch license plate AR-64-59. Combined with the limited production in 1966 and the rarity of the model, this contributes to the special status of this Studebaker Daytona Sports Sedan within the market for classic American cars.

Summary

The 1966 Studebaker Daytona Sports Sedan is a rare, Canadian-produced late-model Studebaker, featuring an original Chevrolet 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine, a three-speed manual transmission with steering-wheel-mounted shifters, and a known production run of only 620 units. The car has a Dutch license plate, was imported from the United States in 2012, and comes with an owner’s manual. To get a good idea of the lot, we recommend that you attend the viewing day.

Please note: This car is being auctioned online by Classic Car Auctions.

This car is being offered in the online auction “Classics, Sports Cars, Youngtimers Uithoorn.” The car is available for viewing during the viewing days. The listed amount represents the lower end of the estimated value. Bidding starts at €5,000.

Auction

Opening: Friday, October 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Closing: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, starting at 8:00 p.m.

Location

Anthony Fokkerweg 7
1422 AE Uithoorn
The Netherlands

Viewing Days

Friday, October 30 | 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 3 | 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

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Transportation

After the auction, we can arrange transportation.

Within the Netherlands: €250, excluding VAT.

Outside the Netherlands: transportation upon request.

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