The 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk appeared to be an all-new, high-style personal car in the Thunderbird class. In reality, it was an unusually creative facelift of an aging design done on a shoe-string budget in the Brooks Stevens design studios.
Starting with the 1961 Hawk, Stevens lopped off the dated tailfins, added a Thunderbird-like roof cap, and applied a Continental-like beltline molding. The result: 1962 style on a platform that went way back to the 1953 'Loewy Coupe.'
The 1963 edition shown is the ultimate expression of GT Hawk power and luxury. This all-original, 40,000 mile car is one of only 160 built with the Avanti Supercharger R2 'Jet Thrust' engine/4-speed manual transmission combination. Other options include the 'Hill Holder,' power disc brakes and the 'Twin Traction' locking rear differential. | |
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