- 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
- 6.2L LS3 V8
- Chrysler TorqueFlite 727 3-Speed Automatic
- RWD
- Gold Exterior
- White/Tan Interior
- Overhauled Wiring System
- Overhauled Braking System
- Aftermarket A/C Unit
- Aftermarket Fans
- Upgraded To 9" Ford Rear End
- New Front End Suspension System
- Aftermarket Shocks
- Aftermarket Motor Mounts
- Disc Brakes
- Re-Upholstered Interior
- Aftermarket Shifter
- Aftermarket Alternator
Mixing up the old with new can bring about some interesting results, picture this – old school styling with new age performance? Sounds like a match made in heaven. Present today is that match made in heaven and it takes shape with this 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk.
Exterior and Interior
Ever recall the last time you heard the brand Studebaker? Safe to say that it's not a brand that is frequently mentioned today. If you were to look back at Studebakers however, you would find that they were truly beautiful pieces of machinery, a cut above the rest and ones that could make their custodians stand out with their ʼ50s excess. This 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk sports a two-tone gold and black exterior and is a real looker from every angle. A quick walk around this ʼ50s beauty and you would find all its chrome in place and shining out with even a set of Studebaker hubcaps ensuring it sits pretty. If the exterior takes your breath away, the two tone tan and white interior might make you want to sit down. If that was you, you're in luck, the cabin of this 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk sure is a lovely place to be in. A look around and you would find subtle upgrades that don't take away from its ʼ50s charm, in place is a reported reupholstered interior, an Aftermarket air conditioning unit to brave those summer drives, an aftermarket shifter and custom meter clusters to track this machine's refreshed performance .
Engine
Once you are done exploring this 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk and its iconic styling, the performance it has to offer might make you stand back in shock and awe. Pop open the hood of this custom ʼ50s classic and what you will find in place is not a tired old V8 gasping for air but a fire breathing upgraded Corvette LS3 motor ready for action. The upgraded powertrain is supported by a host of upgrades: in place is a reportedly overhauled wiring system, aftermarket alternator and aftermarket fans. The massive upgrade in performance is matched by enhanced handling - the current owner reports this car's rear end has been upgraded to a 9" Ford rear end, with a new front end suspension system, overhauled braking system with disc brakes and aftermarket shocks. An increase in performance requires a reliable way of putting all that power down, the current owner reports an upgraded Chrysler TorqueFlite 727 3-speed automatic transmission channeling all this cars thunderous performance to its rear wheels.
Mixing up the old with new can bring about some interesting results, picture this – old school styling with new age performance? Sounds like a match made in heaven. Present today is that match made in heaven and it takes shape with this 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk.
Folks of the classic car community, take it easy. We know these beauties don’t appear in the market often and we could not be more thrilled to have this car join our inventory. If you are unfamiliar with what you are looking at, Studebaker is an American automobile manufacturer that left a big legacy behind it among classic car enthusiasts. Their Golden Hawk model is a two-door pillarless hardtop personal luxury car produced between 1956 and 1958. How remarkable is it to come across a Golden Hawk from its very first model year, especially in such a pristine condition as this one? According to its owner, this 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Hardtop Coupe only has 73,342 miles on its clock. It is claimed that it is one of 4,071 produced for the 1956 model year.
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