The Studebaker Salesman

Hello madam, and welcome to our place of business.
Is there any way that I can be of assistance?
We have a huge selection of cars both used and new.
Chances are we have the right one on the lot for you.
We sell and service cars from the best automaker.
One with a long and storied past, it’s Studebaker!
If you don’t readily see what you are looking for,
we have some in the back lot; or we can order more.
You’ve heard all about the financial difficulty
that’s been plaguing this automotive company.
Let me tell you, in this year of nineteen sixty-three,
you will never buy a car of greater quality.
Don’t you just love the smell of brand new upholstery?
With the range of our models, we have variety.
“Gran Turismo Hawk” is top of the line luxury.
We have the low-priced “Lark” if you want economy.
But take a look at the company’s latest entry,
it’s a sporty new coupe that is known as “Avanti”.
This innovative family sports car is so great.
It has a powerful two eighty-nine cubes V-8!
It can generate almost three hundred horsepower
with the optional latest Paxton supercharger.
It can move at one hundred fifty miles an hour!
Its body is made of lightweight rustproof fiberglass.
It’s the sportiest vehicle that has the most class!
Madam, I’ll tell you, this is the one you’ll love, no doubt.
We saw you walk in, and we want to see you drive out!
Our prices are lowest.  They won’t be staying that way.
Why wait?  We can make you a terrific deal today.
When you drive up to your friends, you know what they will say?
“Wow, what a beautiful car, I’m getting one today!”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Merryman Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 7:23 PM
You sound just like a car sale commercial. Congrats on your win, Robert! Love, KIm
Guzzi Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 6:15 PM
A truely realistic story!The flow is so skillfully done the rhyme is un apparent! Congrad's Light & Love
Dailey Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 1:42 PM
I worked with a Studebaker for years in DC. He had pictures of the cars on his wall. He would have appreciated this poem.
Sweetheart Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 1:40 PM
congrats Robert on a remarkable win for this priceless poetry so wonderfully written luv..
Brown Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 12:05 PM
Congratulations to you on your placement in Debbie Guzzi's "Your Own Favorite Poem" contest Robert. Love, Carol
Aul Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 12:03 PM
Congrats on your win......George
Taylor Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 10:20 AM
Congrats, Bob. Excellent. Enjoyed. Haven't heard the name "Studebaker" in a long time! Memories! Great job. Ralph
Quigley Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 9:00 AM
You bring back memories Robert. I customized a 53 convertible. Dechromed and leaded, Floor shift, clutch out of a jeep and bucket seats out of a Volvo. That was a great car. Long time ago
Sapp Avatar
January 3, 2012 at 11:43 AM
Well, done! As a car guy, I can see you know your Studes. I would die for a 49 starlight coupe!
Campi Avatar
January 3, 2012 at 10:11 AM
Very enjoyable and most creative. The Studebakers were quite an automobile my dad loved them. Thanks for the poem and for the memory.
Ball Avatar
January 3, 2012 at 7:38 AM
This is too cute Robert and so true of any car lot. You walk in and they are on you in a minute. That's because they all work on commission I'm sure. Great job here. Have you noticed we don't see many of those on the road anymore? God Bless and Happy New Year, JB :)
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