This is a terrific example of the stylish and iconic 1956
Studebaker Golden Hawk that has been lovingly cared for by its
owner for the past 51 years. With 68,067 original miles and having
two owners from new that lived in the Washington, California and
Arizona, this is a rust free Golden Hawk that has been restored as
needed over the years. Today, it is a wonderful driving Golden Hawk
that can be shown at regional car shows and used as desired for
touring. We love the timeless space-age look of the Golden Hawks!!
The livery is finished in a stunning two-tone Snowcap White
contrasted with Midnight Black. The paint is in overall very nice
condition with excellent shine and finish. There are a few small
touched up areas, mainly around the hood from normal use. There are
no dents or scratches and the chrome and stainless are in overall
excellent condition. If you look very close, a couple of the
plastic Studebaker badges have light cracking, as per the photo
gallery. Overall, the exterior of the Studebaker is in show-ready
condition. The interior is finished in a sharp and sporty white and
gray vinyl with silver piping. It is in very nice condition without
tears or other issues. The black carpeting is also in excellent
condition. The engine turned dash and aeronautical instruments are
very clear and in nice condition, only the steering wheel has a
couple of small cracks from age. Overall, the interior looks great!
The engine compartment is in show condition today. The venerable
Packard 352 CID V8 offered a stunning 275 hp on a relatively light
body, making it what some people call the first muscle car. It was,
however, one of the fastest cars of its day. The three-speed
automatic shifts well and makes it a pleasure to drive. This
example is very well optioned with 15 different options ordered
when new. This Golden Hawk was shipped new to Belcourt, Seattle on
January 10, 1956. The Golden Hawk was bought new by Mr. R F Hoard.
By 1965, Mr. Hoard moved to California. The file history has many
registration and title documents going back to 1958. The late owner
acquired this Studebaker from Mr. Hoard on July 1st 1980. He was a
fairly well known collector and this was one of his favorites. By
October 1994, he moved from Bainbridge Island, WA to Arizona. By
1994, it had accumulated a mere 67,193 miles. Today, the Studebaker
has 68,067 miles from new. This Studebaker comes complete with a
full service and restoration file dating back to 1958. On our
website, we have published the 154-point inspection report. We
found that the reverse lights are non-operational, but most
everything else is in great shape and working well. The Studebaker
Golden Hawk is one of the top of the line offerings for sporty
grand touring motorcars. With only 4,071 made, they are rare today.
Especially with the provenance of 51 years of ownership and 68,000
miles that this offers. The Hagerty Value Guide shows a No. 2
example as being worth $41,000. We have this fairly priced to sell
quickly. For more information and details, please call, text or
email Harry Clark at 1.602.245.7200 or
[email protected].
The Golden Hawk is in our Phoenix showroom.
