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Studebakers by the Lake

SDC gathers on western shore of Lake Michigan

Manitowoc, Wis., could have been mistaken for South Bend, Ind., the week of Sept. 12-16 when Hoosier-built vehicles of the Studebaker Drivers Club gathered near Lake Michigan’s western shore for the club’s annual International Meet. True to the club’s name, SDC members traveled from near and far to participate in the meet, and organizers were happy with the 195-Studebaker turnout and 888 registered participants.

“This is pretty typical for the Midwest,” said Mark Wheeler, the SDC’s membership management and event registrar. “This is a really good turnout for the Midwest. South Bend is, of course, the Mecca.”

Steve Kanter, president of

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