1962 STUDEBAKER GRAN TURISMO HAWK

KEY FACTS

• A classic sporting GT car, and now a very rare sight on the road, this example is in excellent overall condition.
• Under the hood is a 289ci (4.7L) V8, coupled to the Flight-O-Matic automatic transmission driving the rear wheels.
• It remains mechanically unmodified, and benefits from a repaint and re-trim.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Finished in white over red vinyl and fabric, it has the original layout of front bucket seats and a rear bench.
• Its equipment includes power steering and power brakes, a floor-mounted gear shifter for the automatic transmission, and rare vintage exhaust tips. There are also ‘goose neck’ rear-view mirrors.
• An aftermarket air-conditioning system has been installed.
• The car is accompanied by its original jack.

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork damage, and the seller reports that it is a rust-free former Arizona car.
• Its white paintwork has previously been resprayed, and it presents well, with some minor stone chips around the front end, and around the door and lid apertures.
• Inside, the red vinyl and fabric seat upholstery is in great shape, with no signs of wear or damage. Likewise, the instrument dials and switchgear are all present and correct.
• There are no known electrical faults.
• It was last serviced with an engine oil and filter change, and is reported to be in very good running order.

SUMMARY

This Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk is a stylish 1960s classic, which benefits from a prior respray and re-trim, and which is ready to drive and enjoy. The GT Hawk was designed to blend American themes with European-style detailing, and it is now an uncommon spot on the street, making it a fun candidate for local car meets or weekend cruising.

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