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1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk V8 Hardtop

  • Chassis Number: 63V-32107
The 1953 Raymond Loewy-designed coupe models were popular, and Studebaker had underestimated their appeal, resulting in lost sales until production was able to catch up with demand. They would remain in production until assembly was moved to Canada in 1965.

The coupes wore a design by Loewy staffer Robert Bourke and came in several body styles, including a coupe and hardtop, and were powered by sixes and V8s. The 1955 President Speedster was a very elegant version fitted with an up-rated 289 cubic-inch engine and given exclusive colors, and a damascened dashboard with Stewart Warner instruments.


The Studebaker sedan and wagon bodies were styled for 1956, bringing them more in-line with other American cars. The coupe's updates were limited to a nose and tail makeover. The result was the Studebaker Hawk, with fiberglass fins, a slight bustle trunk lid, and several engines to choose from.

The fiberglass fins were short-lived, as they were replaced with steel fins for 1957. Since the Packard engine had gone out of production, the engines were all Studebaker. The Studebaker V8 had reached its displacement limit, so it was given a McCulloch supercharger, resulting in nearly one brake horsepower per cubic inch of displacement.

Designer Brooks Stevens updated the Hawk in 1962 with a more formal appearance. The roof contours were re-worked and the grille was given a broad chrome outer molding. It was also given a new name - the Gran Turismo Hawk. R1 and R2 engine options were available on the Hawk. Hawk production was winding down in 1963 and continued only through the 1964 model year, since the Hawk was discontinued after production was moved to Canada. From a high of nearly 20,000 in 1957, it had dropped to 8,388 in 1962, the GT Hawk's debut year. In 1963, it was 4,634.

This particular example was acquired by the current caretaker in 2014. It is painted in Champagne Gold with bucket seats upholstered in pleated red vinyl. This Gran Turismo Hawk has power steering, power brakes, a radio, a heater-defroster, a center console, a factory tachometer, and an electric clock. Power is from a 289 cubic-inch V8 with dual exhausts and delivers 210 brake horsepower. There is a three-speed Flightomatic transmission and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.

Currently, the odometer shows 93,500 miles which is believed to be genuine.

The original owner was Norman Smalley, of Plainfield, Indiana, who took possession of the car on December 27th, 1963.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2015

2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $40,000-USD $50,000 
Sale Price :
USD $27,500

1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk

(Data based on Model Year 1963 sales)
1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo
Chassis#: 63v30490
Sold for USD$13,200
  2023 Mecum : Houston
 
1963 Studebaker Grand Turismo Hawk
Chassis#: 63V-32351
Sold for USD$45,920
  2023 Bonhams : Scottsdale Auction
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1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
Sold for USD$15,400
  2022 Mecum : Fountain City
 
1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
Sold for USD$12,100
  2022 Mecum Indy
 
1963 Studebaker Hawk GT
Sold for USD$14,000
  2022 GAA : February 2022
 
1963 STUDEBAKER GT HAWK
Chassis#: 63V19089
Sold for USD$13,000
  2021 Carlisle Auctions : Spring
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1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
Sold for USD$15,950
  2021 Mecum : Glendale
 
1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
Sold for USD$14,300
  2020 Mecum : Las Vegas
 
1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
Chassis#: 63V19080
Sold for USD$12,650
  2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction
 
1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
Chassis#: 63V-1011
Sold for USD$13,200
  2020 RM Sothebys : Open Roads, North America
 
1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
Sold for USD$12,100
  2020 Mecum : Glendale
 
1963 Studebaker Hawk Gran Turismo
Sold for USD$7,000
  2018 GAA : November 2018
 
1963 Studebaker Hawk GT
Sold for USD$17,050
  2018 Mecum : 2018 Chicago
 
1963 Studebaker GT Hawk
Sold for USD$10,500
  2018 Carlisle Auction : Fall Carlisle
 
1963 Studebaker Hawk Gran Turismo
Chassis#: 63V3276
Sold for USD$5,225
  2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall
 
1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
Chassis#: 63V26220
Sold for USD$12,100
  2018 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale
 
1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo
Sold for USD$18,700
  2018 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
Sold for USD$13,250
  2017 GAA : November
 
1963 Studebaker Hawk
Sold for USD$13,000
  2017 Silver Auction - Sun Valley
 
1963 Studebaker Hawk Gran Turismo
Sold for USD$18,000
  2017 GAA : March
 

Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawks That Failed To Sell At Auction

1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1963 Studebaker Hawk 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021$50,000  
1963 STUDEBAKER HAWK SEDAN 2019 McCormick's # 67$15,000  
1963 STUDEBAKER GT HAWK 2017 McCormick's Auction # 63   
1963 STUDEBAKER GT HAWK 2017 McCormick's Auction # 63$8,000  
1963 STUDEBAKER GRAN TURISMO 2016 McCormick's # 61$17,000  
1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo GT Hawk Coupe 2016 Gulf Coast Classic Punta Gorda, Fl$18,500  
1963 Studebaker GT Hawk 2016 Mecum : Kansas City$13,000  
1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk 2015 Auctions America Auburn Spring$17,500  
1963 Studebaker Gran Tursimio Hawk 2014 Auctions America Auburn Fall$20,000  
1963 Studebaker GT Hawk 2014 Mecum : Harrisburg$14,000  
1963 Studebaker GT Hawk 2014 Mecum : Seattle$37,500  
1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk 2013 Auctions America Spring Carlisle$9,200  
1963 Studebaker GT Hawk 2012 Auctions America Auburn Spring$19,000  
1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk Two Door 2012 Leake San Antonio$15,000  
1963 STUDEBAKER GT GRAN TURISMO COUPE 2011 Auctions America Fall Carlisle   
1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk SC 2011 Leake Auction, San Antonio, Texas$16,500  
1963 STUDEBAKER GRAN TOURISMO 2008 Silver Auction Hot August Nights$5,000  
1963 STUDEBAKER HAWK GT TWO DOOR HARDTOP 2001 Kruse Auction Scottsdale Arizona$5,000  

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