The Hawk’s final year saw minor changes from 1963, with a redesigned deck lid and an optional vinyl roof being the most notable, and the Avanti’s high-performance options continued from 1963. Hawk production ceased on December 20, 1963 with the closing of Studebaker’s South Bend plant. Model: Engine: HP: Body...

The Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk received some minor restyling for 1963 but the big news was the availability of the Avanti’s high-performance engines and optional disc brakes. A full high-performance package, introduced in the spring of 1963, included the Avanti’s engine, heavy-duty suspension, disc brakes, a tachometer and a 160-mile-per-hour...

Although many suspected the Hawk would be dropped for 1962, new Studebaker President Sherwood Egbert commissioned Milwaukee-based industrial designer Brooks Stevens to freshen the six-year old design. The result was the Gran Turismo Hawk, which featured a Thunderbird-inspired roofline and a completely redesigned interior. Despite a $400 price increase, sales...

Studebaker spruced up the Hawk for 1961 with the additions of an optional four-speed manual transmission, bucket seat interior and a rear fender color accent. The four-speed transmission was a popular option, with over 40% of production so equipped. Model: Engine: HP: Body Style: Base Price: Production: Hawk 289 V81...

Steel shortages saw Studebaker delay the Hawk’s introduction until February of 1960, a full five months into the model year. Although the model name changed – it now was simply called the “Hawk” – little else did. Studebaker’s 289 V8 returned as the standard Hawk engine. Model: Engine: HP: Body...

Studebaker initially planned to cancel the Hawk for 1959 due to poor sales in 1958. Dealers objected, however, and a compromise was reached where only the coupe-bodied Silver Hawk returned. The ’59 Silver Hawk was only available with a 170 cubic-inch six or 259 cubic-inch V8. Model: Engine: HP: Body...

Studebaker continued with the Golden and Silver Hawk models in 1958 and also added the upscale Packard Hawk that year. The Packard Hawk was based on the 1958 Golden Hawk and featured a distinctive hood and grille design inspired by period Italian sports cars. Like the discontinued ’57 Golden Hawk...

The Hawk line was reduced to two basic models in 1957, the Golden Hawk and the Silver Hawk. The Golden Hawk was now powered by a supercharged version of Studebaker’s 289 cubic inch V8 engine. The Silver Hawk replaced the previous year’s Power and Flight Hawk models. Styling changes included...

Studebaker’s new Hawk featured a prominent Mercedes-Benz inspired grille and completely redesigned interiors with full instrumentation. The Golden Hawk sported small fiberglass tail fins.       Four Hawk models were offered in 1956: Model: Engine: HP: Body Style: Base Price: Production: Golden Hawk 352 V81 275 Hardtop $3,065 4,071...

Studebaker’s Hawk line debuted in 1956 with much fanfare, as the Studebaker-Packard Corporation branded the new model as a “Family Sports Car.” The Hawk line evolved from Studebaker’s critically acclaimed 1953 Starlight Coupe and Starliner Hardtop and was one of final Studebaker designs penned by Raymond Loewy Associates. The Hawk...