The coupes received the new Hawk-style bodywork with a centrally placed square grille reminiscent of a period Mercedes-Benz. The streamlined shape of the Loewy coupes made them popular with land speed racing competitors, both in their stock configuration and modified with chopped tops and other modifications to make them even more streamlined. Fifth generation In 1957, the Champion Scotsman, a stripped-down Champion, was introduced in an attempt to compete with the “Big Three” (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as well as Nash in the low-price field. Shortly after its introduction, the model was renamed Studebaker Scotsman. Two engines were available, a "Sweepstakes" L-head I6, or a "Sweepstakes" OHV V8. References Reminiscence from the 1985 Interview with Audrey Moore Hodges Champion Rear-wheel-drive vehicles 1940s cars 1950s cars Full-size vehicles Mid-size cars Sedans Coupés Convertibles Station wagons Cars introduced in 1939 Raymond Loewy