1958 Studebaker Scotsman was advertsied as inexpensivly priced car for those who wanted a "big car feel".

The Scotsman was an automobile series of the Studebaker Packard Corporation of South Bend, Indiana that was produced for model years 1957 and 1958. Both model years used the 1957 Studebaker 2 and 4 door Champion Sedan and a two door wagon. The 1958 models changed little, with a new grille and taillamp lenses, which allowed the company to keep prices as inexpensive as possible. Although the 1958 Champion received fins and headlamp pods to accept the new four headlamp system, the Scotsman remained finless in the rear and the old dual headlamp system up front. South Bend is a city located in St. ... 1957 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1958 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1957 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ...

The Scotsman was essentially a stripped Studebaker Champion, which allowed Studebaker to offer a vehicle that could compete with the Chevrolet 150 and Chevrolet Del Ray, the Ford Custom, and the Plymouth Plaza, all of which were price leader models with minimal frills. The Champion was an automobile series of the Studebaker Corporation of South Bend, Indiana. ... The Chevrolet Del Ray was a full-size automobile produced in 1958 by the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors. ...

To reduce the price of the Scotsman (a name based upon the stereotype that implies Scottish frugality) the cars were built with minimum options. Hub caps and grilles for the cars were painted; buyers paid extra for a heater for the passenger compartment. Interiors were fitted with painted cardboard panels – the only upholstery available was grey vinyl. In place of carpeting, Scotsman models were equipped with rubberized floor coverings. The only chrome to grace the car was carried by the front and rear bumper and on some minor interior parts; painted bumpers, however, could be special ordered to reduce the cost of the car even further. Because they were considered a safety item, windshield wipers were standard. The only apparent frill was Studebaker's heavily promoted "Cyclops Eye" speedometer.

The car reminded many of the "black out" cars of the shortened 1942 model year that removed all chrome trim for cars due to war materials rationing. Nevertheless, Studebaker sold over 30,000 units in two years. 1942 was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Studebaker also offered a the Econ-o-miler in 1958, based on the 120½" wheelbase President sedan. The Econ-o-miler used the Scotsman's frugal exterior and interior elements and was also pushed as a taxi model.

Scotsman production was terminated at the end of the 1958 model year as Studebaker readied itself with its new Studebaker Lark series of automobiles. 1960 Studebaker Lark convertible was advertised extensivly; the airborne womens handkerchiefs mimiced the cars stylized lark in flight insignia. ...

Resources

The Standard Catalogue of American Cars 1946-1975, John Gunnell, Editor. Kraus Publications, 1987. ISBN 0-87341-096-3

Studebaker Cars James H. Moloney. Crestline Books, 1994. ISBN 0-87938-884-6

Studebaker, The Postwar Years Richard Langworth. Motorbooks International, 1979. ISBN 0-87938-058-6