As Studebaker struggled to remain relevant in the late 1950s, its finances forced a rationalization of the Hawk flock. Coming into 1957, the four models – Sky, Flight, Power and Golden – were reduced to just two. The Silver… more»
Golden Hawk
Oct 15, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Supercharged 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
A Golden Hawk painted gold – how appropriate! This seller is pruning his collection, so he’s sent the Hawk to the auction block. Wearing an older restoration, the car is still nice enough to pull a trophy at local… more»
Jul 30, 2024 • Auctions • 33 Comments
BF Auction: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
UPDATE – The seller has asked us to cancel the auction. Sorry for the inconvenience. UPDATE – The seller has asked us to relist this Golden Hawk with additional photos, video, and a lower reserve! Be sure to take… more»
Jun 17, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Desert Dweller: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
Studebaker’s Hawk series took flight starting in 1956, with an array of variants topped by the Golden Hawk. Styled by Raymond Loewy, the Hawks incorporated both pillared coupes and pillarless hardtops, sharing a low stance and a prominent radiator…. more»
May 7, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Power by Packard: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk
From 1956 to 1964, several variants of the Studebaker Hawk were produced. Perhaps the most interesting (and the fastest) was the 1956 Golden Hawk. That was the only year it was built with a Packard engine and was only… more»
Feb 4, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Supercharged 289 V8: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
The mid-’50s were a tumultuous time for Studebaker. It had employed deceptive terms to merge with Packard in 1954, an endeavor that shortly led to Packard’s complete demise without aiding Studebaker at all. While bad behavior from the C-suite… more»
Dec 14, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Simply Gorgeous: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
The seller describes this 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk as “gorgeous.” That term seems appropriate because little about this classic is worth criticizing. From its flawless paint to its spotless interior and healthy drivetrain, this Golden Hawk ticks the right… more»
Dec 2, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Original Survivor: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk
Some manufacturers that have been lost in the mist of time deserved greater success than they achieved. AMC was one, and Studebaker is another that springs to mind. The latter didn’t produce any genuinely bad cars, but it simply… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Worth The Money? 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
It is often considered that classic cars have two values. There is what the market determines the vehicle is worth, and then there’s the buyer’s expectation. This 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk fits into the second category, and since it… more»
Oct 1, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Packard V8! 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk
The 1956 Golden Hawk was one of the many derivatives of the Studebaker Starliner, craftily styled by Raymond Loewy. What set it apart from the other Hawks (that were around through 1964) was that it was the only year… more»
Aug 23, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Packard V8! 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk
The Golden Hawk was the first in a line of several “Hawk” branded automobiles that Studebaker-Packard produced between 1956 and 1964. The 1956 edition would be the most unique as it was the only year that a Packard V8… more»
Aug 4, 2022 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Fresh Paint: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
By 1957, Studebaker was floating on thin ice. Its bank account was virtually empty, and it was restyling existing models in a desperate bid to stay afloat. One of its offerings for that model year was the Golden Hawk,… more»
Nov 16, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
352/3-Speed Project: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk
Next to the Gran Turismo, the Golden Hawk may be the most desirable of the Hawk series of automobiles because it was a pillarless hardtop and could be had with a supercharged V8. It was produced for three model… more»
Oct 31, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Stored 17 Years: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk
The Golden Hawk was a three-year iteration (1956-58) of the various Hawk-branded automobiles built in the ‘50s and ‘60s. It was developed from the basic body of the 1953-55 Champion/Commander Starliner hardtop coupe. This project automobile has been out… more»
Aug 5, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Supercharged! 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
The Golden Hawk is a 2-door personal luxury hardtop coupe built by Studebaker Corp. between 1956-58. It was one of several iterations of the Hawk series that were around from 1953 and the end of Studebaker production in South… more»
Jun 15, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Supercharged V8: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
For many years, the Studebaker Golden Hawk was a largely forgotten classic. However, it features many of the attributes that should mark it as a long-term future collectible. Consider the fact that this one was built in limited numbers,… more»
