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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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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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»
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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»
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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»
