Vehicle Description
This is a RARE Studebaker GT and 1964 was the last year of
production of the Gran Turismo Hawk. Only 1767 total GT models(both
domestic and export) were built for 1964 and only approximately 60
models were built with the R1 full Avanti package.The current owner
has owned this car for 25 years, the prior owner had it for 17
years. The car was sold new in Virginia. The body is laser straight
and the white paint is in excellent condition without any visible
flaws. The grill, chrome, and trim are all in show driver
condition. Fit and finish is excellent and the doors are solid and
open and close with ease.The red bucket seat console interior is
original, as well as the dash and gauges, and all components are in
excellent condition. Both front seats recline. The dash even has
the original buyers name plate that was an added touch that
Studebaker dealers did for their customers in 1964. The bench rear
seat has a folding armrest.The only interior replacements are the
headliner and carpet. All trim is still shiny and sharp. The
factory options are power steering, power brakes, factory gauge
package with tach and clock, and factory AM/FM radio. FM radio was
rare in 1964! Owner has added AC without compromising the integrity
of the car and it is a nice comfort on hot summer days.Engine is
the factory R1 Jet Thrust 289 CID/240 HP with Carter AFB 4 barrel
carb, five main bearings, and solid lifters. It is paired with
automatic transmission and floor shifter. This Hawk started up
right away and runs smoothly and idles with ease.Owner has a build
sheet copy from Studebaker. The car resides just north of Charlotte
NC and is available for viewing to serious buyers only by
appointment.
