Studebaker

One-Owner Garage Find: 1953 Studebaker Commander Coupe

I like my neighbors (well, some of them), but none of them have a ’53 Studebaker Commander socked away in their garage; if they did, I’d like them more. The eBay seller of this one casually mentions that it… more»

Stalled Project: 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk

The Gran Turismo Hawk (aka GT Hawk) was the final iteration of the Studebaker Hawk series that dated to 1956. Created in 1962, it was a personal luxury car that resembled the Ford Thunderbird (roofline) and Mercedes-Benz (front end)…. more»

Survivor Sedan: 1950 Studebaker Champion

Wearing an almost-perfect patina (I know that’s an oxymoron to some folks), this 1950 Studebaker Champion sedan has had that perfect patina protected by a layer of clear coat, according to the seller. The seller has it posted here… more»

Make an Offer: 1963 Studebaker Lark Custom

Studebaker joined a long list of vehicle manufacturers to disappear into the dusty pages of history books in 1967. It was unable to withstand the pricing war instigated by “The Big Three,” and even a merger with Packard failed… more»

Roaring ‘20s Throwback: 1978 Excalibur Phaeton

The Excalibur automobile was conceived by Brooks Stevens in the 1960s. Stevens was head designer at Studebaker in those days and he started up a company in Wisconsin to build the Excalibur, which was a replica of the 1928… more»

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»

Chevrolet Power! 1976 Avanti II 33k Miles

Seldom do automobiles get a second chance when their manufacturer falters. But the Avanti is one of them, an iconic product from Studebaker that was only around for two model years (1963 and 1964). When Studebaker’s U.S. auto production… more»

R1/Four-Speed 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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