Between 1956 and 1964, Studebaker offered no less than seven variants of its Hawk Series developed by Raymond Loewy Associates. The Silver Hawk, a pillared coupe, was offered between 1957 and 1959, and this mid-run example is said to be “the best barn find” the seller has run across. It’s been revived but may need more mechanical and cosmetic attention. Located in Apache Junction, Arizona, this potential survivor is available here on eBay, where the opening bid of $10,000 has yet to be cast, and there’s a Buy It Now option for $13,000.

It quickly became apparent that the 1954 merger of Studebaker and Packard wouldn’t be a match made in Heaven. The “new” company would have little to crow about until the compact Lark came along in 1959. And its success would be short-lived as competition quickly swooped in with similar products. So that left the Hawks as Studebaker’s guiding light for several years. The Silver Hawk saw only modest sales success, with just 7,347 copies in 1958 alone (2/3 with a V8 like in the seller’s car).

We don’t know the history of this old Stude or if it truly was a barn find. To get it running again required a cleansing of the fuel tank, a new carburetor, and fresh juice in the form of a battery. That being said, a little ticking sound probably needs investigation (oil pressure is said to be in the 40-lb. range at idle). We don’t know if the V8 is original or whether it has a displacement of 259 or 289 cubic inches.

The body looks good with zero rust except for some of the surface variety on the trunk. The paint is a bit dull and may or may not be original. The seller says the interior needs work but provides no pics of it. Poor health prevents the seller from taking this project any further. If you don’t like the aftermarket wheels, the seller has the original wheels and hub caps (that would be my preference). Can you help give this Studebaker a new home?