The Gran Turismo (GT) Hawk was the last iteration of the Hawk Series of Studebaker automobiles that began in 1956. It was the most luxurious edition and was one of the least-produced of the Hawks over a 2.5-year production run that ended when Studebaker shifted assembly operations to Canada. This first-year GT Hawk looks nice at first glance, but needs some interior and electrical work, with the latter including a new wiring harness. Calling Dr. Volt!

Studebaker gave the Hawks a facelift in 1962, treating the roofline to a formal look like the Ford Thunderbird and a hood/grille resembling a Mercedes-Benz. Two-thirds of the less than 12,000 GT Hawks built were titled as 1962 models, so they’re the most plentiful today out of a fairly rare lot overall. The standard engine was Studebaker’s 289 cubic inch V8 which you could get with a supercharger (that the seller’s car does not have). This one also has a column-shifted automatic transmission (Borg-Warner?)

We’re told this Stude is not a show car, but it should stand proud when it comes to the body and most of the paint. The interior is okay, with the seats fine, but the door panels and carpeting will need some attention. The vehicle has a reported 72,000 miles which is likely given what we see. We’re told the car has electrical problems which is why there is a new wiring harness in the trunk (along with a new dash pad if you want to install it). Wiring gremlins are hard to track down, so you’ll need to find someone who knows how to deal with these issues.

There is some documentation to go with the running project, such as the owner’s manual and a list of where you can still buy parts for these products out of South Bend, Indiana. If the wiring harness doesn’t drive you crazy, the rest of the work needed should get you to a weekend cruiser for Cars & Coffee. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this Stude is available here on craigslist for $7,900 OBO. Another fine tip from Rocco B.!