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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
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 | |
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 | |
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.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. 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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