Dream Cruise Snapshot: A Design Icon
Joe Papai of Bloomfield Township is proud to bring his 1953 Studebaker Commander Hardtop onto the streets of Birmingham for the Cruise event.
Name: Joe Papai Residence: Bloomfield Township Vehicle (make, model, year): 1953 Studebaker Commander Hardtop How long you've had it: 40 years Car club: Avanti Cars & Special Studebaker Cars Why this car?: There are many reasons why Papai had his eyes on this car when he bought it and still gets a thrill out of the vehicle. He likes that it is a rare car, made by an independent car company. Additionally, he said it's an, "absolute design icon, one of the most beautiful cars ever designed, in any category. It covered territory not yet charted by any of its competitors." Papai also noted that, "there is the David and Goliath aspect, that being Studebaker, a small company, several times during the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s, shocked the industry …
