Vehicle Description
This 1958 Hawk is an outstanding example of Packard's final
production model, finished in the factory-offered shade of Mountain
Blue over tan leather. This car is #266 of 588 built, featuring a
beautifully preserved, ground-up restoration that took the previous
owner six years to complete. It features dual antennas, wide
whitewall tires, correct Packard wheel covers, dual Packard-Hawk
outside mirrors and original factory-applied gold Mylar trim. As a
step up from the similar Studebaker, Packard Hawks received
high-quality leather interiors. Also unique to the Packard are
quilted armrests applied to the tops of the doors and
quarter-panels, and additional trim. This car's tan interior is
excellent, with attractive leather upholstery, tidy nylon loop
carpets and superb detailing. The engine-turned aluminum instrument
panel is sporty and evocative, fitted from new with race-inspired
Stewart-Warner instruments. Power comes from the Studebaker-sourced
289ci V8 equipped with a factory McCullough supercharger. As with
the rest of this car, the engine presentation is tidy and
attractive, with excellent painted fittings and accessories,
authentic decals and labels, and only slight signs of use. This car
is equipped with the BorgWarner Flight-O-Matic automatic
transmission, power brakes and power steering to ensure effortless
high-speed cruising ability. Since its restoration, this attractive
and rare Packard appeared in numerous club events and concours. It
earned an AACA National First Prize in 2001, as well as a Packard
Automobile Classics National First Place. It won an Award of
Excellence at the 2000 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, was shown at
the prestigious Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance and earned a Best
in Show at the 2000 Eastern Packard Club annual meet. The
restoration has mellowed gently with time, and it remains in highly
attractive condition. The Packard Hawk has gained newfound
appreciation with today's collectors for its unique looks and
surprisingly brisk performance. This is a marvelous opportunity to
acquire an enjoyable, attractive example of Packard's valiant final
effort.
