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»
Golden Hawk
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»
Jan 29, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Supercharged V8! 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
Studebaker had a lot of faith in the series of Hawk cars they fielded between 1956-64. There were several iterations on the Raymond Lowey-styled, Champion-based automobiles, such as the Sky Hawk, Silver Hawk, Power Hawk, Flight Hawk, Golden Hawk,… more»
Jan 5, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Supercharged! 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
The Golden Hawk was part of the Hawk series of cars produced by Studebaker in the 1950s/1960s. They only enjoyed a three-year production run (1956-58), with the last two having supercharged engines under the hood. Unlike some of the… more»
Dec 22, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Supercharged Flyer: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
The Hawk was a series of 2-door sporty cars offered by Studebaker-Packard between 1956-64. They used several prefixes over these years but the Golden Hawk from 1956-58 were perhaps the most interesting. That’s because the last two years of… more»
Dec 25, 2019 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Freshly Rebuilt Engine: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
This 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk retains its barn find look, but under the skin, it is one healthy car. The next owner could choose to undertake a cosmetic restoration, or they could just choose to drive it as it… more»
Nov 30, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
22k Mile Survivor: 1958 Studebaker Golden Hawk
After spending 18-months and in excess of $25,000 on restoration work on this 1958 Studebaker Golden Hawk, the owner has decided to part with a car that is simply stunning to look at. It is a vehicle that is… more»
