Vehicle Description
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1962 Studebaker Grand
Turismo Hawk GT for your consideration. This Grand Turismo comes in
an excellent Red and Black exterior paint over a clean Black
interior. Powering this Studebaker is a 289ci V8 paired with an
automatic transmission and a Posi rear end. This vehicle has some
great features such as; power steering, new power brakes with a new
brake booster, leather seats, manual windows, dual exhaust, and a
newer interior. Drive this one out of our showroom or have us
assist with shipping it to you anywhere in the United States! Don't
hesitate to give us a call with any questions or for more
information.
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 a 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.
To see over 80 photos of this car, including the undercarriage
please visit our website www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final. GR Auto Gallery and
all its affiliates reserve the right to charge a 3% processing fee
on any credit card sales of over $2,500.
