The Gran Turismo (or GT) Hawk was the final iteration of the Hawk series of automobiles that dated to 1956 (and even further including the Starliner it was based upon). GT Hawks were built for three model years (1962-64),… more»
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Oct 22, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Fire Victim: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Considering there were only about 4,600 Studebaker Avanti’s built in the car’s brief lifespan, they’re a treat when you see one today. Except when they’ve had the misfortune that befell this 1963 edition. Something caught fire under the hood… more»
Oct 15, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Never Restored: 1954 Studebaker Champion
It isn’t unusual to find an older classic car that managed to survive more than six decades unrestored. However, finding one in that state that has been part of the same family since Day One is far rarer. That… more»
Oct 1, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Packard V8! 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk
The 1956 Golden Hawk was one of the many derivatives of the Studebaker Starliner, craftily styled by Raymond Loewy. What set it apart from the other Hawks (that were around through 1964) was that it was the only year… more»
Oct 1, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
289/5-Speed: 1964 Studebaker Avanti R1
When an automobile manufacturer is on its financial knees, the sensible strategy would be to release an affordable model which would sell in significant numbers to boost revenue. However, Studebaker wasn’t your average company. The fact we’re talking about… more»
Sep 28, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Chopped Custom! 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk
With a chopped top, chopped up floor boards, and ’80s turbine wheels, this winged beast seeks a new owner with the vision and economic fortitude to power this (presumably) one-of-a-kind custom over the finish line. The top chop on… more»
Sep 19, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
A Spartan Survivor: 1959 Studebaker Scotsman
Here’s a rare one. Studebaker only offered the low-priced, spartan Scotsman pickup for two model years: 1958 and 1959. And this one can be put in the survivor category, plus it’s been owned by one family for 63 years… more»
Sep 15, 2022 • For Sale • 64 Comments
Twin Fin Finale: 1958 Packard Hardtop Coupe
Of all the independent automakers, Packard was the company we all wish could have made it. After decades of producing some of the finest automobiles the world has ever seen, the beleaguered company was purchased by Studebaker and suffered… more»
Sep 9, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Everything Goes! Mark Smith Estate Auction
Come October 19-21, 2022 the Hill City of Lynchburg, Virginia hosts the Mark Smith Estate Auction, where myriad belongings of the late auto enthusiast go to the highest bidder. With all lots at No Reserve, you know someone will… more»
Aug 25, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Grab Bag of Non-Running Projects
Sometimes you have to thin the herd. And that’s what it appears a collector is doing in Roanoke, Virginia, eliminating some of the cars in the fold. There are some other vehicles there, but since the seller says none… more»
Aug 23, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Packard V8! 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk
The Golden Hawk was the first in a line of several “Hawk” branded automobiles that Studebaker-Packard produced between 1956 and 1964. The 1956 edition would be the most unique as it was the only year that a Packard V8… more»
Aug 21, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
V8 With Overdrive! 1958 Studebaker Transtar
In the 1950s and 1960s, Studebaker had a smaller presence in the truck market than its major competitors. From 1956 through 1963 (skipping 1959), Studebaker sold ½-ton, ¾-ton, and 1-ton pickups under the Transtar nameplate through 1958. The roots… more»
Aug 21, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Repeat Ragtop: 1948 Studebaker Champion
An old Studebaker convertible, like this 1948 Champion, is always going to be an attention getter. But what really caught my attention is the fact that this car has graced Barn Finds‘ web pages before. We actually had it… more»
Aug 15, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Silver Screen 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk
I’ve always been fascinated with the Studebaker Hawk. Their low-slung styling attracts me like a magnet when I see them at car shows. Fortunately, there are several Hawks in my neck of the woods in North Carolina that I… more»
Aug 10, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Dad’s Restoration: 1955 Studebaker Champion
The Studebaker Champion was built between 1939 and 1958 across five generations. It was often the entry-level model, such as in 1955 when the car was the gateway to either the Commander or the President. This era produced some… more»
Aug 4, 2022 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Fresh Paint: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
By 1957, Studebaker was floating on thin ice. Its bank account was virtually empty, and it was restyling existing models in a desperate bid to stay afloat. One of its offerings for that model year was the Golden Hawk,… more»
