Studebaker introduced a series of sporty coupes (with and without door pillars) in 1956. Over nine model years, there would be eight iterations, all with “Hawk” as part of the names. The 1956 to 1958 Golden Hawks may have been the gutsiest because their engines were supercharged. The seller has a rare ’58 Golden Hawk for your restoration consideration, with a ’59 Silver Hawk thrown in for parts. Located in Baxter, Minnesota, this duo is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $4,250 (i.e., you get both). Our appreciation goes to Barn Finder T.J. for another great tip!

The Golden Hawk was offered over three years and was a true hardtop. Next to the Gran Turismo, it was likely the swankiest of all the Hawks. What helped make the Golden Hawk a standout was the McCulloch/Paxton supercharger which helped deliver 275 horsepower from Studebaker’s 289 cubic inch V8. The ’58 Golden Hawks are hard to find today because only 878 were produced in that final year.

We’re told the white-over-gold Golden Hawk has 69,000 miles but is quite rusty underneath. It also has an automatic transmission though a 4-speed was on the table. The seller provides several photos of both cars, but the camera lens seems to favor the parts car, a 1959 Silver Haw (these were pillared sedans and were less sexy). More Silver Hawks saw the light of day and 2,417 came with a six-cylinder motor in ’59.

No mention is made if either of these automobiles run or even come close. So, we assume they do not. The Silver Hawk has fewer rust issues than the Golden Hawk but would likely be worth far less if restored. So, it looks as though the SH will end up as a donor. The seller will consider a trade, but only if you have a Ford Model A (one is already on the property) or a pre-1966 snowmobile (well, it is Minnesota).