Few designers have done more with less than Milwaukee industrial designer Brooks Stevens; Dick Teague of American Motors was the only guy in the same league as far as I am concerned. As Studebaker automotive production crawled to a… more»
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Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
R1 Survivor? 1963 Studebaker Avanti
When the Avanti debuted in the Fall of 1962, it was supposed to be the “halo car” that would put Studebaker back on the map. But production delays and a lack of overall sales led to its demise in… more»
Aug 28, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Great Fun: 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk
There are many ways for an owner to describe a beloved classic, but the seller keeps it simple by describing this 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk as fun to drive. It is a rock-solid vehicle, and with the seller recently… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Handy With Wiring? 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
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… more»
Aug 24, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Long Forgotten Orphan: 1927 Erskine Coupe
The history of the American automobile is one of expansion and consolidation with a lot of drama thrown in for good measure. As Americans fell in love with the automobile, dozens of companies sprang up to meet the wants… more»
Aug 18, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Two Cars = One Price: 1963 Studebaker Avanti Project
I remember going into a grocery store years ago and seeing a sales poster with a large, bold, all-caps BOGO headline. I thought it was the name of a new energy drink or something, but, duh, it was an… more»
Jul 30, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Dad’s 4-Speed: 1963 Studebaker GT Hawk
The Gran Turismo (GT) Hawk was the final iteration of the sporty Hawk series that dated to the mid-1950s. It was also the most luxurious variant and competed with the Ford Thunderbird and Pontiac Grand Prix. Unfortunately, when Studebaker… 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»
Jul 28, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Survivor? 1963 Studebaker Avanti R1
The Studebaker Avanti market has grown confusing. Three vintage versions are available – the R1 which is normally aspirated, the R2 with a supercharger, and the rare R3 – bored out and also supercharged. While we almost never see… more»
Jul 27, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
LT-1 Restomod: 1964 Studebaker Avanti
The Studebaker Avanti was only built for two model years (1963 and 1964). The latter year was abbreviated when the company discontinued U.S. auto production around Christmas 1963. 4,640 Avanti’s were assembled in total, with only 800 or so… more»
Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Solid Survivor: 1953 Studebaker Commander Starliner
The Starliner was a beautiful 2-door hardtop offered by Studebaker between 1953 and 1955. Styled by designer Raymond Loewy, the Starliner would serve as the inspiration for the Hawk iteration of sedans and hardtops built between 1956 and 1964…. more»
Jul 2, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
2 for 1 Avanti Deal: 1963 Studebaker Avantis
Everyone loves a two-for-one deal. Usually, these come to you as a sale at your local grocery store. In the automotive world, they are a bit rare other than the occasional sales gimmick at a new car lot. I… more»
Jun 27, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Drop-Top Garage Find: 1960 Studebaker Lark
The Studebaker Lark was one of the new compact cars to hit the U.S. market in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Along with the Rambler American, it debuted in 1959 – a full year before the Detroit “Big… 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»
Jun 16, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Package Deal Pairing: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
The Studebaker Avanti is one of the most talked about automotive failures of the 1960s. Not because it was a bad car, but because Studebaker’s financial woes practically doomed it from the start. They were only in production for… more»
Jun 12, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1-Of-519: 20k Mile 1964 Studebaker Avanti
The now-legendary Avanti was just getting started when Studebaker pulled the plug on U.S. automobile manufacturing. The Avanti – along with the Gran Turismo – didn’t make the cut when production shifted completely to Hamilton, Ontario at Christmas 1963…. more»
