Vehicle Description
1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk For Sale. 289 cubic Inch V8
engine, dual exhaust, detailed engine bay, power steering, upgraded
aluminum radiator, 4 speed manual transmission, American Racing
Torque Thrust D wheels with new red line tires, pearl white
exterior, chrome drivers sport mirror, black bucket seat interior
with pearl white inserts and red piping, cold under dash A/C unit.
Truly ahead of its time this sporty Studebaker always gets
attention wherever you go!!! Automotive History: The Studebaker
Gran Turismo Hawk (or GT Hawk), a sporty coupe sold between 1962
and 1964, was the final development of the Studebaker Hawk series
that began with the Golden Hawk of 1956. The GT Hawk's styling was
a fairly radical facelift by designer Brooks Stevens of the older
Hawk shape; Stevens went after a European-inspired, clean look for
the car he codenamed the "Hawk Monaco" (his prototype even had
Monegasque license plates!). The hood from the older Hawk was
retained, but was given a more pronounced (imitation) radiator
frame to more closely resemble the cars of Mercedes-Benz, which at
the time were distributed by Studebaker. The grille inside the
radiator frame was patterned after the Mercedes as well. Despite
the European influence, the Gran Turismo Hawk drew on American
influences, too; the roofline was heavily inspired by the Ford
Thunderbird, with thick C-pillars. A chrome edge running from front
to rear highlighted the top of the bodywork in very similar fashion
to that on the contemporary Lincoln Continental. The taillights
were particularly fashioned after the Lincoln's, and the trunk lid
was given a faux brightwork "grille" overlay (to hide the grooves
of the otherwise carryover 1956-61 lid) that resembled the Lincoln
as well. Stevens's extensive yet inexpensive modifications to the
body finally rid the car of the 1950s-style tailfins and bodyside
trim of previous models. The rear window was nearly flat and
recessed, reducing the cost of an ordinarily expensive piece of
glass. Overall, the exterior look kept the smooth, aerodynamic
style of previous Studebakers but moved up to date.