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1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk

Studebaker Silver Hawk

Studebaker

Founded in 1852, Studebaker continued to make various automobiles until it closed production in 1966. Studebaker moved into the car industry with electric vehicles in 1902 and gasoline automobiles in 1904. In 1962 Studebaker rolled out the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/gran-turismo-hawk/">Gran Turismo Hawk</a> in an attempt to create a sleeker, flashier image. For the 1963 model year, the company introduced the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/avanti/">Avanti</a>. The elegantly sporty Avanti was capable of reaching speeds of 170 MPH when fitted with an optional supercharged engine. It was the fastest production car ever on offer in America at the time.&nbsp;

Founded in 1852, Studebaker continued to make various automobiles until it closed production in 1966. Studebaker moved into the car…

Silver Hawk

Studebaker Hawk Series

The Studebaker Hawk Series was a family of cars introduced for the 1956 model year. Inspired by the success of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/president/4th-gen/speedster/">Studebaker Speedster</a>, the company decided to create a new line of sporty cars that were available in pillared coupe or hardtop body styles. Over the course of its production, the Hawk was powered by a range of V8 engines, as well as one inline six unit. In 1956, the Hawk Series was released with four different trim levels, with each trim level given its own model name. The <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/flight-hawk/">Flight Hawk</a> was the entry-level offering, The <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/power-hawk/">Power Hawk</a> represented the intermediate model, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/sky-hawk/">Sky Hawk</a> being the premium model. Sitting above these variants was Studebaker&#39;s flagship, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/golden-hawk/">Golden Hawk</a>. For the 1957 model year, only the Golden Hawk remained from the initial models, while the new <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/silver-hawk/">Silver Hawk</a> took over the entry-level position. A Packard-branded version appeared for 1958 known as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/packard/hawk/">Packard Hawk</a>. For 1960, the Hawk Series was only offered as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/hawk/">Studebaker Hawk</a>, until 1962, when the final version, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/gran-turismo-hawk/">Gran Turismo Hawk</a>, debuted. In late 1963, the South Bend, IN, Studebaker factory closed, ending production of the Hawk Series, although remaining examples were sold as 1964 models.

The Studebaker Hawk Series was a family of cars introduced for the 1956 model year. Inspired by the success of the Studebaker Speedster,…

Hawk Series

The Studebaker Silver Hawk was a series of coupes introduced for the 1957 model year. The Silver Hawk replaced the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/flight-hawk/">Flight Hawk</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/power-hawk/">Power Hawk</a> as the entry-level model in the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/">Studebaker Hawk Series</a>. Two engines were installed in the Silver Hawk, for domestic examples, a 101hp 3.0L inline six unit was used, while exports saw use of a 180 hp 4.2L V8 engine. For 1959, the 3.0L inline six was downsized into a 2.8L unit. Production of the Studebaker Silver Hawk lasted until 1959, when the Hawk Series was consolidated into a single offering, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/hawk/">Studebaker Hawk</a>.

The Studebaker Silver Hawk was a series of coupes introduced for the 1957 model year. The Silver Hawk replaced the Flight Hawk and Power…

Studebaker Flight Hawk

The Studebaker Flight Hawk was a series of coupes that were introduced for the 1956 model year. The Flight Hawk was the entry level model in the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/">Hawk Series</a>, and was considered to be part of the Studebaker Champion family. This entry-level car was the only Hawk variant not to feature a V8 engine, instead being fitted with a 3.0L inline six unit that produced 101hp. A three speed manual was standard, but a three speed automatic was also offered as an option. Production of the Flight Hawk ended in 1956, and the model was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/silver-hawk/">Studebaker Silver Hawk</a>.

The Studebaker Flight Hawk was a series of coupes that were introduced for the 1956 model year. The Flight Hawk was the entry level model…

Flight Hawk

Studebaker Power Hawk

The Studebaker Power Hawk was a series of coupes that were introduced for the 1956 model year. The Power Hawk was the intermediate model in the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/">Hawk Series</a>, and was considered to be part of the Studebaker Commander family. This series of cars were fitted with a 4.2L V8 engine which came standard with a dual-barrel carburetor and 170hp. The same engine was also offered with a four-barrel caburetor and a dual exhausted that combined to generate 185hp. Production of the Power Hawk was limited to the 1956 model year, and it was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/silver-hawk/">Studebaker Silver Hawk</a>.

The Studebaker Power Hawk was a series of coupes that were introduced for the 1956 model year. The Power Hawk was the intermediate model in…

Power Hawk

Studebaker Sky Hawk

The Studebaker Sky Hawk was a series of two door hardtops that were introduced for the 1956 model year. The Sky Hawk was part of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/">Studebaker Hawk Series</a>, but was considered to be part of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/president/">Studebaker President</a> family. These premium level Hawks were powered by a 4.7L V8 engine that produced 210hp, although a more powerful version that offered 225hp was optional. The Studebaker Hawk was only available for the 1956 model year, with 3,050 examples built.

The Studebaker Sky Hawk was a series of two door hardtops that were introduced for the 1956 model year. The Sky Hawk was part of the…

Sky Hawk

Studebaker Golden Hawk

The Studebaker Golden Hawk was a series of luxury hardtops introduced for the 1956 model year. The Golden Hawk was the top offering for the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/">Hawk Series</a>, and stood alone as Studebaker&#39;s flagship model. This series of cars were only available in a two door hardtop body style, and were initially powered by a 5.8L V8 engine that produced 275hp. After the 1956 model year, the engine changed to a supercharged 4.7L V8 unit that also generated 275hp. Production of the Studebaker Golden Hawk lasted until 1958.

The Studebaker Golden Hawk was a series of luxury hardtops introduced for the 1956 model year. The Golden Hawk was the top offering for the…

Golden Hawk

Studebaker Hawk

For the 1960 model year Studebaker reorganized their <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/">Hawk Series</a> into one model, the Studebaker Hawk. The Hawk was offered as a pillared coupe, and was powered by a 4.7L V8 engine. Both manual and automatic transmissions were available. Production of the Studebaker Hawk ended in 1961, which would be the last year Hawks would be offered with its distinctive tailfins. The Hawk was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/gran-turismo-hawk/">Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk</a>.

For the 1960 model year Studebaker reorganized their Hawk Series into one model, the Studebaker Hawk. The Hawk was offered as a pillared…

Hawk

Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk

The Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk was the last variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/">Hawk Series</a> to be introduced. The Gran Turismo Hawk, also known as the GT Hawk, was introduced for the 1962 model year, and was only offered in an updated coupe body style. Initially, the GT Hawk was only available with a 4.7L V8 engine offered in two states of tune, but starting in 1963, the R-Series engines used in the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/avanti/">Studebaker Avanti</a> became available as options. As Studebaker closed its South Bend factory in late 1963, the 1964 model year was the last year the Gran Turismo Hawk was available. By the end of production, a total of 15,736 examples had been built.

The Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk was the last variant of the Hawk Series to be introduced. The Gran Turismo Hawk, also known as the GT…

Gran Turismo Hawk

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The Studebaker Silver Hawk was a series of coupes introduced for the 1957 model year. The Silver Hawk replaced the <a href="MKT:15425" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/flight-hawk/">Flight Hawk</a> and <a href="MKT:15426" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/power-hawk/">Power Hawk</a> as the entry-level model in the <a href="MKT:15424" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/">Studebaker Hawk Series</a>. Two engines were installed in the Silver Hawk, for domestic examples, a 101hp 3.0L inline six unit was used, while exports saw use of a 180 hp 4.2L V8 engine. For 1959, the 3.0L inline six was downsized into a 2.8L unit. Production of the Studebaker Silver Hawk lasted until 1959, when the Hawk Series was consolidated into a single offering, the <a href="MKT:15455" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/hawk/">Studebaker Hawk</a>.

1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk

Model years for Studebaker Silver Hawk (1957 to 1959)

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