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Inspired by the Raymond Loewy-designed Starlight Coupe of 1953, the Studebaker Golden Hawk arrived three years later and was the first to market a personal luxury car. Power was sourced from Pacakrd's 275 horsepower V8 for 1956 only, and fewer than 4,100 examples were built that year.
This particular example was sold new in April 1957 and left the factory optioned with tinted glass, Stratoline automatic tuning radio, cigar lighter, electric clock, Climatizer and defroster kit, and back-up lamp. The car remained with its original owner until 1995, when its odometer showed just 8,000 miles. Two other owners followed before it entered the care of Leo Schigiel in 2011. Since then, the car has been given a rotisserie restoration and was finished in its original two-tone combination of Sun Glow Gold and Snow Cap White. It was given a matching gold and white vinyl interior.
The 352 cubic-inch overhead-valve V-8 engine has a Carter four-barrel carburetor and delivers 275 horsepower at 4,600 RPM. There is a three-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes, and independent front and live rear axle suspension. The engine-turned dashboard has a full complement of instrumentation, including a tachometer and a vacuum gauge.By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2023
This particular example was sold new in April 1957 and left the factory optioned with tinted glass, Stratoline automatic tuning radio, cigar lighter, electric clock, Climatizer and defroster kit, and back-up lamp. The car remained with its original owner until 1995, when its odometer showed just 8,000 miles. Two other owners followed before it entered the care of Leo Schigiel in 2011. Since then, the car has been given a rotisserie restoration and was finished in its original two-tone combination of Sun Glow Gold and Snow Cap White. It was given a matching gold and white vinyl interior.
The 352 cubic-inch overhead-valve V-8 engine has a Carter four-barrel carburetor and delivers 275 horsepower at 4,600 RPM. There is a three-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes, and independent front and live rear axle suspension. The engine-turned dashboard has a full complement of instrumentation, including a tachometer and a vacuum gauge.By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2023
2023 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $60,000-USD $80,000
Sale Price :
USD $56,000
1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Studebaker Golden Hawk
(Data based on Model Year 1956 sales)
1956 STUDEBAKER GOLDEN HAWK Chassis#: 6800507 Sold for USD$68,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Chassis#: 6030091 Sold for USD$28,600 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Sold for USD$33,600 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1956 STUDEBAKER GOLDEN HAWK Chassis#: 6031971 Sold for USD$56,000 2023 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction | |
1956 STUDEBAKER GOLDEN HAWK Chassis#: 6032373 Sold for USD$64,960 2023 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction | |
1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Sold for USD$23,100 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Custom Chassis#: 6800454 Sold for USD$72,240 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Sold for USD$60,500 2022 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Custom Chassis#: 6800454 Sold for USD$77,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Sold for USD$37,400 2021 Mecum : Dallas | |
1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Sold for USD$12,000 2021 GAA : April 2021 | |
1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Chassis#: 6032270 Sold for USD$33,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Open Roads, Fall | |
1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Chassis#: 6800590 Sold for USD$34,100 2020 RM Sothebys : The Mitosinka Collection | |
1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Chassis#: 6030300 Sold for USD$45,681 2020 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Chassis#: 6032985 Sold for USD$27,500 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Chassis#: 6800526 Sold for USD$39,408 2018 Silverstone Auctions : NEC Classic Motor Show | |
1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Sold for USD$17,600 2018 Mecum : Indianapolis | |
1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Hardtop Sold for USD$58,000 2017 Mecum : Indianapolis | |
1956 STUDEBAKER GOLDEN HAWK Chassis#: 6800580 Sold for USD$37,400 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Sold for USD$41,000 2015 Mecum : Seattle |
Studebaker Golden Hawks That Failed To Sell At Auction
1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk | 6800251 | 2013 Silver Auctions Arizona in the Spring | $36,000 | ||
1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk | 2013 Silver Auction Ft McDowell, Arizona | $32,500 | |||
1956 STUDEBAKER GOLDEN HAWK | 2011 Auctions America Fort Lauderdale | $80,000 | |||
1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk | 2010 Auctions America : Auburn Collector Car Auction | $21,000 |
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