1960 Studebaker Hawk Project

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Produced from 1956 through 1964, the Studebaker Hawk blended distinctive Raymond Loewy-influenced styling with V8 power and grand-touring comfort. By 1960, the Hawk had evolved into a refined personal coupe that combined dramatic tailfins, a wide grille, and aircraft-inspired design cues with dependable American mechanicals. Today, these stylish Studebakers remain a favorite among collectors seeking something different from their domestic contemporaries.

This 1960 Studebaker Hawk project is powered by a 289ci V8 paired with a three-speed Flight-O-Matic automatic transmission. Finished in red and white over a partially refurbished red vinyl interior, the car rides on 15-inch steel wheels with hubcaps and features front and rear bench seating.

According to the seller, the vehicle was given to her father as a retirement gift, and he undertook a decade-long refurbishment, rebuilding and replacing numerous components, repainting the car, and partially retrimming the interior.

This 1960 Studebaker Hawk project is now offered at no reserve in Washington with a clean Minnesota title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Partially complete project

• 289ci V8 paired with a 3-speed Flight-O-Matic automatic transmission

• Finished in two-tone red and white over red vinyl upholstery

• 15” steel wheels with hubcaps

Factory Equipment

• 4-wheel drum brakes

• Manual steering

• Padded dashboard

• Turned-aluminum instrument bezel

• Split-front bench and rear bench seating

• Vinyl upholstery

Servicing

The seller reports that the 289ci V8 has been overhauled, the car repainted, and the interior partially refurbished during their ownership.

Known Imperfections

• Replacement hood from a different year Hawk

• Transmission requires service

• Parking brake handle is broken

• Interior unfinished

Ownership History

According to the seller, this Hawk was given to her father as a retirement gift from his former boss. His boss saw how he restored a 1968 Barracuda previously and knew he could take on this next project during his retirement.