For Sale at Auction: 1953 Studebaker Hawk in Biloxi, Mississippi

One-off build; 304 V8 Fuel injected Tremec 5 speed transmission ; C4 Corvette suspension Adjustable coilover Custom roof and hatch Fabricated Frame Built into a street rod approximately five years ago at Varacalli Auto Body in East McKeesport, Pennsylvania, and it is powered by a supercharged 304ciV8 with a COMP Cams roller camshaft, roller rockers, FiTech electronic fuel injection, and MSD ignition components. The engine is backed by a Tremec five-speed manual transmission, and the car rides on a custom-fabricated frame with C4 Corvette suspension assemblies, adjustable coilovers, power rack-and-pinion steering, and four-wheel disc brakes. A hatchback was added to the steel body, which was further modified with a front spoiler, tubbed rear wheel wells, frenched headlights and taillights, and a rear bumper with integrated exhaust outlets. The cabin is swathed in orange leather, and a custom dashboard, center console, and steering wheel have been added along with a concealed sound system, a back-up camera, AutoMeter gauges, and power windows. The car rides on a frame constructed from 2x4" steel tubing, and the steel body was modified to fit a 1O"-shorter wheelbase. The hood was lengthened, the windshield frame was laid back, and a roof panel from a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro was grafted on along with a Nissan 350Z rear hatch. Dual exhaust outlets pass through the rear bumper, and additional custom details include a front spoiler, frenched headlights and '55 taillights, grille bars with integrated LED indicators, and flush door handles. Gloss black paint is accented by lower side graphics incorporating a faux carbon-fiber pattern and orange Studebaker script. Staggered-width 15" alloy wheels are accented with orange pinstriping and Studebaker-branded center caps, and they are wrapped in 26x8.00" front and 28x10.00" Mickey Thompson tires. C4 Corvette suspension components feature QA1 adjustable coilovers all around, and the rear assembly has been narrowed and fitted with Banski Racing adjustable lower control arms. The rack-and-pinion steering is power-assisted, and braking is handled by four-wheel discs. The cabin houses bucket seats trimmed in orange leather that extends to the headliner and door panels. The dashboard was constructed using an instrument binnacle sourced from a '58 Edsel, and a center console was added along with metal trim, a concealed sound system, pushbutton ignition, and power windows. A TFT LCD rear-view mirror monitor is connected to a camera mounted above the rear license plate. The rear wheel wells have been tubbed, and the cargo area is trimmed to complement the cabin. The 304ci Studebaker V8 is said to have been rebuilt using coated pistons, a COMP Cams roller camshaft, roller rockers, and a Powerdyne supercharger. A FiTech electronic fuel injection system with 45lb injectors and a custom-fabricated intake manifold were also installed along with MSD ignition components. A second firewall conceals the hydraulics and American Autowire wiring, and a decorative cover hides the accessories. Long-tube headers flow into a2.5" dual exhaust system with an Xpipe and Flowmaster mufflers. Belly pans were added to the undersides, and a custom fuel cell was installed.