The Studebaker Hawk, produced between 1956 and 1964, must get the award for the most models derived from a single design. Eight iterations of the sedans and hardtops were offered, though no more than four were fielded during the… more»
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Studemino Project: 1981 Chevrolet El Camino
This is the third time we’ve seen a Studemino here on Barn Finds. A Studemino is/was a 1978 to 1987 Chevrolet El Camino with the bullet nose of a 1950-51 Studebaker grated on to it. The obvious question is… more»
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1 of 12 Round Headlight: 1964 Studebaker Avanti R2
The Avanti was supposed to help save Studebaker in the early 1960s. But it never managed to reach a sustainable production volume and was dropped when the company ceased U.S. auto assemblies in late 1963. Of the 1964 editions… more»
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True Barn Find: 1917 Studebaker Touring Car
Any automobile, regardless of its condition, deserves a lot of respect for avoiding the scrap heap for more than 100 years. In this case, it’s been nearly 110 years for this 1917 Studebaker Touring Car. These were open-air “horseless… more»
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One-Owner Project: 1957 Studebaker President
If you wanted the fanciest car Studebaker built in 1957, you ordered a President. If you took a wrong turn and ended up at a Packard dealer, you would have found the same car sold as the Clipper. Only… more»
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Estate Find: 1964 Studebaker Daytona V8
Struggling Studebaker managed to hang on by introducing a new compact in 1959 called the Lark. Using a modified full-size platform, the little car saved Studebaker’s bacon until the rest of the U.S. car industry got into the compact… more»
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24,600 Miles! 1960 Studebaker Lark VI Wagon
A 1960 Studebaker brochure touts the four-door wagon as having “Fashion with function.” I’ve never had either of those qualities, but this ’60 four-door wagon seems to fit the bill. The seller has this “original” but completely restored (I’m… more»
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Parked Since ’81: No Reserve 1963 Studebaker GT Hawk
One thing I have discovered at Barn Finds is that we experience either a feast or a famine with certain makes and models. The Studebaker GT Hawk is a prime example. We saw one of these in December 2025,… more»
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Show Winner: 1950 Studebaker Champion
Restored classics with a successful show history often cost more than many mere mortals can afford. However, if you are willing to settle on a more humble set of wheels, there are excellent choices available. Such is the case… more»
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34 Years in Storage: 1953 Studebaker Commander Weekend Racer
Ever seen a roll bar in a Studebaker? Can’t say that I have, but this 1953 Studebaker Commander “Weekend Racer” project has one. The other surprise is what’s under the hood: an R2 Avanti Supercharged V8. Although the words… more»
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Supercharged 4-Speed! 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
Much has been written and said about Studebaker’s fabulous GT Hawk, particularly the supercharged “Jet Thrust” versions, and for your review today, that’s exactly what I have. This discovery is a 1962 edition, and all in all, it’s in… more»
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Supercharged: 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
I have long admired the battlers of the automotive world. Armed with minuscule budgets and sky-high enthusiasm, they tried, usually unsuccessfully, to take the fight up to the top end of town. One such marque was Studebaker, a brand… more»
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Supercharged R2: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Rumor has it that the Studebaker Avanti was conceived on the back of a cocktail napkin in 1961. And rushed into production in 1962. Unfortunately, the company’s weak finances never gave the car a chance to succeed, and it… more»
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Sliding Roof: 1964 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire
Despite its financial woes after the Packard merger went bust in the 1950s, Studebaker continued to try to be innovative when and where it could. One example is the Wagonaire station wagon, based on the Lark/Daytona. Its claim to… more»
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Retractable Project: 1965 Studebaker Wagonaire
While Studebaker finally gave up on building automobiles in 1966, you can’t blame them for trying to be different. They were always coming up with something unusual, like the Wagonaire. It was a Lark-based station wagon with a sliding… more»
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Work In Progress: 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
The Gran Turismo Hawk was the final variant of the Studebaker Hawk that began in 1956. The GT Hawks were produced from 1962 to 1964 until the company transferred all automobile production to Canada. Cars not making the shift… more»
