For Sale: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk in O'Fallon, Illinois

Gateway Classic Cars of Scottsdale is proud to offer this 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk. An awesome release after 30 years in a private Arizona collection, this original Golden Hawk is being marketed with our Arizona showroom, located in North Phoenix. Being the first year of the 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk production model, this gorgeous beauty has just 68,056 miles as stated on the title. The car is powered by the 352 Packard V8 engine with 275 Horsepower/ 385 LBS/TQ mated to a 3-speed automatic transmission. The engine is very powerful and the transmission shifts smooth and on point. Painted in the original factory two-tone black with cream upper surfaces. While being surrounded with all that stylish chrome trim of the era. It truly is one of the biggest eye catchers in our showroom. A testament to its character, this 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk will be a desired collector for many years to come. The sporty interior features Instrumentation that includes a 160-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, five auxiliary gauges, and an analog clock. The front and rear bench seats are upholstered in a beige vinyl with gray cloth seat centers and matching door-panel inserts. Included are the black carpets. The factory three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of one of the coolest brushed aluminum dash fascia for the time. The 1956 Golden Hawk features fiberglass rear fins as well as a squared-off trunk lid and a revised hood with a vertical grille. The body-color steel wheels are fitted with the factory wheel covers and are mounted to period correct whitewall tires, while the braking is being handled by all four-wheel drums. The Studebaker Golden Hawks are the top of the line models that are very sought after among collectors. Many consider the Golden Hawk as one of the earliest muscle cars. With its high power to weight ratio, the car starts up effortlessly and has a deep aggressive tone. Driving through the neighborhood get ready to be the talk of the town with this beautiful car. The 1956 Golden Hawk was one of the fastest cars on the road in 1956 and according to the 56 Golden Hawk Registry only 451 are known to exist today. This fact definitely ensures its value as a true collectable. To see 100-plus pictures and a video of this 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk, or to schedule an appointment to check availability to view this vehicle in person, please call the Scottsdale showroom at 623-900-4884 or email us directly at [email protected] See more at: http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/SCT/714/1956-Studebaker-Golden-Hawk