1964 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
For consignment, a 1964 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk coupe dressed in Bordeaux Red and rowed to motion via a slightly hot rodded 350ci Chevrolet V8 and a 200R4 4-speed automatic transmission. This fine example comes to us showing 557 non verifiable miles on the odometer, as the title reads Mileage Exempt. This is not the Playstation version of Gran Turismo and in fact, we doubt this car is available in the simulated game. This is a real and rare Hawk and while Classic Auto Mall has had the honor of representing many Studebaker Hawks over the years, this is only the second R1 to grace our Hallowed Halls.
Exterior
Uniquely Studebaker with its British inspired grille, a stand off Studebaker badge, and hood that conforms to the shape of the grille, creating deep air tunnels on each side. Our car is bathed in Bordeaux Red and is adorned with plenty of bright metal trim and features unique to a Studebaker. Single round headlights flank the grille and just below more "squashed mesh" openings house the round turn signal lights. A chrome bumper in fine shape and the windshield has a large, polished frame; a wide ribbed C-pillar trim piece delineates the rear quarter on either side. The rear glass is inset forming a small overhang in the back. The sleek trunk deck has the tri-colored Studebaker emblem and cascades down to the Studebaker Hawk letters running across the rear of the panel. The rear bumper is looking good and shiny, vertical taillights just above hinting at fins, and square dual exhaust peek out underneath all help cap off the tail end of things. Nice scalloped S badged wheel covers dress up the 15-inch wheels. Chrome Gran Turismo badge in script along with the tri-colored badge adorns the doors during our observation. We note some touch ups, scrapes, inclusions and sanding marks on the exterior of this car.
Interior
Door panels start us out with pleated uppers, a wood applique panel streaking through the center housing the small armrest, and black carpeting on the door lowers, all in great shape. Inside, low back wide buckets, standard for the GT, are also in black vinyl and are flanking a center console with armrest and cupholder. In the back is a big bench with more vertical pleats, a pulldown center armrest, and the door pattern flowing on the sidewalls. A black steering wheel contains a horn ring that summons the hawk emblem, somewhat rectangular, leading to a stunning dashboard, backed with a textured black insert, canted towards the driver, and containing a high end array of Stewart Warner gauges with white faces and black lettering. Outside the main cockpit, an AM/FM radio takes its place in the wood panel, and a silver hawk is affixed to the wood glove box door. More pleating for the padding that sandwiches the center and passengers front of the dash, adding safety and good looks. Black carpet floods the flooring and polished braces dress the white perforated headliner for just that extra bit of classy detail, and it looks fantastic. The trunk is lined with black carpet and houses a full size spare and jack assembly, all clean.
Drivetrain
Under the hood, an equally clean engine is housed in a spotless bay. This is the 350ci V8 rated at 370 horsepower as per the accompanying paperwork and fueled by a Holley 4-barrel carburetor. A black plastic hat covers the carb and ducting leads to the barrel shaped air cleaner assembly on the passenger's side. A 200R4 4-speed automatic transmission is behind it all and sends power to a Dana 44 axle out back. Power brakes are in demand and are discs up front and drums in back.
Undercarriage
Super clean underneath as well with no surface rust, grease build up, road dirt, or errant fluids anywhere. We see one drop of oil near the drain plug. Headers feed down to dual exhaust which enters a pair of Turbo style mufflers on their way to the back. Coil spring suspension is up front and leaf springs in back.
Drive-Ability
It's not every day you get to test a GT Hawk. This one will make anyone a Studebaker fan, especially with the added cubes and ponies under the hood. It performed as it should, solid braking, nice smooth acceleration, and the 4-speed is a bonus. All functions in this clean car work as intended save for the tachometer. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
Is it a luxury car, a muscle car, or a grand tourer? Well, it's a bit of each. A unique blend of external design, internal opulence, and a capable V8. Call the rare bird alert because this one just landed in our hall and like a warbler passing through, likely won't be here long. Classic Auto Mall recently hosted the Studebaker Drivers Club, Keystone Region and we sure hope they got a good look at this one!
64V2609
64-1964
V-Gran Turismo Hawk V8
2609-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price.
