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| 1964 Studebaker Hawk |
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Price: $39,500 |
Last Updated 43 minutes ago
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| Year: |
1964 |
| Make: |
Studebaker |
| Model: |
Hawk |
| Trim: |
N\A |
| Engine: |
350ci V8 |
| Fuel: |
N\A |
| Color: |
Bordeaux Red |
| Miles: |
557 |
| Stock #: |
6997 |
| Body Style: |
Coupe |
| Condition: |
Used |
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Vehicle Description
1964 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk The remarkable nine year run of the Studebaker Hawk finally came to an end with the 1964 Gran Turismo Hawk. Studebaker's distinctive Hawk line began in 1956 with a clever repackaging of the landmark '53 Starliner coupe by Robert Bourke, its original designer, which the South Bend carmaker rebranded as a family sports car. Then in 1962, independent designer Brooks Stevens reinvented the Studebaker coupe again with his classically styled Gran Turismo theme. For 1964, the Gran Turismo Hawk reached its most refined and unfortunately, its final form. Exterior changes to the GT Hawk for '64 were mostly minor, emblems and such, but a few were noteworthy. First, the embossed bright metal panel on the deck lid was removed and the corrugated presswork underneath eliminated, giving the rear end a clean, smooth look that was closer to Bourke's original 1953 design. Also, a vinyl half top that covered the front portion of the roof became an extra cost option. The Sport Roof, envisioned by Stevens in the original 1962 proposal but not implemented until 1964, was offered in white or black for $65. Mechanically, the Hawk was much the same car as in previous years, based on the aged 120-inch wheelbase chassis that dated back to 1953. However, there were a number of refinements over the years, including Bendix front disc brakes, recirculating ball power steering, and an available Borg Warner T10 4-speed transmission. For consignment, a 1964 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk coupe dressed in Bordeaux Red and rowed to motion via a slightly hot rodded 350ci Chevrolet V8 and a 200R4 4-speed automatic transmission. This fine example comes to us showing 557 non verifiable miles on the odometer, as the title reads Mileage Exempt. This is not the Playstation version of Gran Turismo and in fact, we doubt this car is available in the simulated game. This is a real and rare Hawk and while Classic Auto Mall has had the honor of representing many Studebaker Hawks over the years, this is only the second R1 to grace our Hallowed Halls. Exterior Uniquely Studebaker with its British inspired grille, a stand off Studebaker badge, and hood that conforms to the shape of the grille, creating deep air tunnels on each side. Our car is bathed in Bordeaux Red and is adorned with plenty of bright metal trim and features unique to a Studebaker. Single round headlights flank the grille and just below more squashed mesh openings house the round turn signal lights. A chrome bumper in fine shape and the windshield has a large, polished frame; a wide ribbed C-pillar trim piece delineates the rear quarter on either side. The rear glass is inset forming a small overhang in the back. The sleek trunk deck has the tri-colored Studebaker emblem and cascades down to the Studebaker Hawk letters running across the rear of the panel. The rear bumper is looking good and shiny, vertical taillights just above hinting at fins, and square dual exhaust peek out underneath all help cap off the tail end of things. Nice scalloped S badged wheel covers dress up the 15-inch wheels. Chrome Gran Turismo badge in script along with the tri-colored badge adorns the doors during our observation. We note some touch ups, scrapes, inclusions and sanding marks on the exterior of this car. Interior Door panels start us out with pleated uppers, a wood applique panel streaking through the center housing the small armrest, and black carpeting on the door lowers, all in great shape. Inside, low back wide buckets, standard for the GT, are also in black vinyl and are flanking a center console with armrest and cupholder.  In the back is a big bench with more vertical pleats, a pulldown center armrest, and the door pattern flowing on the sidewalls.  A black steering wheel contains a horn ring that summons the hawk emblem, somewhat rectangular, leading to a stunning dashboard, backed with a textured black insert, canted to |
Vehicle Options
Tachometer,Power Steering,Power Front Disc Brakes,Padded Sun Visors & Dash,Instrumentation,Heater/Defroster,Electric Clock,Courtesy Lights,Bucket Seats,AM/FM RADIO,Air Conditioning |
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