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Authenticity reference

Standard, R1, and R2 engine identity

numbers matching · documented

Reference Details

Common issue
A regular engine with R-series hardware or a later Paxton installation represented as factory R1 or R2
Confidence
documented
Correct value
Date-coded P standard 289, JT R1, or JTS R2 with configuration-correct internals, induction, supercharger, cooling, exhaust, and dates
Where to check
Engine stamp, castings, carburetor tag, intake, supercharger and drive, cooling, exhaust, dates, and production order

Cars With This Authenticity Marker

1 linked car page.

Sources & Documentation

Rock River Valley Chapter, Studebaker Drivers Club 1964 GT Hawk