The 1962-64 Gran Turismo (GT) Hawk was the last iteration of the Studebaker Hawk, which dated to 1956. Depending on your tastes, it may have been the most attractive of the lot with its formal roofline and upright grille, which were nods to the Ford Thunderbird and Mercedes-Benz. The history of this nice example from 1962 isn’t provided, so it may be a resale. It presents quite well, yet the seller calls it a restoration project. Located in Naperville, Illinois, this nifty Stude is available here on craigslist for $10,800.

Studebaker designer Brooks Stevens gave the GT Hawk a tasteful refresh in 1962, making it more formal in appearance than its predecessors (there were eight variants of the Hawk in the 1950s and 1960s. Gone were the tailfins that signified the previous Hawks, and a 289 cubic inch V8 was standard fare. Next to the Avanti, the Gran Turismo Hawk might just be the best thing to come out of Studebaker before it folded up in the mid-1960s.

Just under 14,000 GT Hawks were built before Studebaker shifted all auto production to Canada in the middle of the 1964 model year. The seller’s nice red example (which has been repainted, though the seller doesn’t seem happy with it) is one of 8,388 produced in ’62. The car has 60,000 miles, which could be legit, and comes with a 2-speed automatic transmission. This GT does not have the desirable supercharger option.

Overall, this Hawk looks like a top-quality driver. We’re not sure why the seller says it needs a restoration. A dealer may be involved as the seller offers to provide delivery to the buyer for a fee. If you are looking for a 1960s Studebaker that’s a tad easier to find than an Avanti, would you add this luxury Stude to your collection? Kudos to Rocco B. for the cool tip!