1964 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk Hardtop

The standard engine on the Gran Turismo Hawk was a six-cylinder powerplant offering 112 horsepower. The standard eight-cylinder engine was a 259.2 cubic-inch offering 180 horsepower. A 210 horsepower V8 engine was also available, as well as a Paxton supercharged R2, which produced about 300 horsepower. It had a four-barrel carburetor, a slightly wider cam with solid lifters, and a Paxton SN60 supercharger.

This Hawk was built on the first day of 1964 production, on September 4th, 1963. It was on display at the New York Auto Show and was painted in the same color combination it wears today. In total, there were about 46 Gran Turismo Hawks built in 1964 equipped with the supercharged R2 engine and high-performance package. It is believed that only about five remain in existence.

This car has won several awards, including the National Studebaker Award and AACA First Junior, Senior, and National awards. In 2006, it competed for and won an AACA Grand National Award.

In 2009, this car was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey presented by RM Auctions, where it was estimated to sell for $40,000 - $50,000. The lot was sold for $24,750, including the buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2011