It is easy for potential buyers to fork out many thousands of dollars on a project car, and still be faced with a mountain of tasks before that vehicle even runs or drives. This 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk… more»
Hawk
May 23, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
End of the Line: 1958 Packard Hawk
After the merger of Studebaker and Packard in 1954, both brands continued to struggle for customers, especially Packard. The 1956 models would be the last built specifically by Packard, with the 1957-58 cars being rebadged Studebakers for the most… more»
Feb 21, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
64k Original Miles: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
The 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo was the final update of the Hawk badge that first saw the light of day in 1956 when the Golden Hawk was unveiled. It was also part of the company’s last-ditch stand to ward… more»
Dec 14, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Riviera Blue Beauty: 1961 Studebaker Hawk
The Studebaker Hawk dates back to 1956, thanks to famed designer Raymond Loewy. Because Studebaker-Packard’s pockets weren’t deep, the car stayed largely the same into the 1960s, with its crowning glory being the 1962-64 Gran Turismo. At least in… more»
Aug 16, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Spotlessly Clean: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
The Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk represented an upgrade to the original Hawk design that first appeared in 1956. It was sold between 1962 and 1964, although the last GT Hawk rolled off the South Bend, Indiana, production line in… more»
Dec 4, 2019 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Clean Survivor: 1964 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
By 1964, Studebaker was in a situation where they were in dire financial straits and living on borrowed time. One of the casualties of an attempt to rationalize production was the closing of their South Bend, Indiana, manufacturing plant… more»
Aug 10, 2019 • For Sale • 27 Comments
End of The Line: 1958 Packard Hawk
On January 7, 1956, at the Chicago Auto Show, Packard unveiled a concept car called the Predictor. It was designed to showcase numerous innovations that Packard saw as part of its future in American motoring. Sadly, the only thing… more»
Jul 9, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Black Plate 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk Sport
There is always something unique about a Studebaker. Maybe it is the name or the looks, but in any case, this 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk 2 door sport, with the model number 62V-K6, is a car for someone with… more»
May 6, 2019 • For Sale • 29 Comments
1-of-588: 1958 Packard Hawk
In 1958, Packard as a manufacturer was in its death throes, and production ended before that year was completed. This marked the demise of a once great marque that had been producing cars since 1899. Rubbing salt into the… more»
Dec 22, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1 of 588: 1958 Packard Hawk
For the rapidly dying Packard, the Hawk represented one component in the last roll of the dice for the company. That it was ultimately unsuccessful, and Packard quietly disappeared in late 1958 is now part of motoring history. With… more»
Nov 26, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1 of 1,484: 1964 Studebaker GT Hawk
The Studebaker GT Hawk was only in production for 3 years, from 1962 until 1964. In spite of spending considerable money on some major styling changes for the 1964 model, Studebaker only sold 1,767 cars, of which, 283 were… more»
