1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
Classic Auto Mall
6180 Morgantown Road
Morgantown, PA
610|901|3804
MILEAGE
62497
YEAR
1957
ENGINE
8
LOCATION
Morgantown, PA
STOCK
6717
FULL SPECS
DESCRIPTION
1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk Hardtop
For consignment, a 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk with a supercharged 289ci V8, unique body lines that makes it a standout, newer tires, and an older restoration making it a car for show and go.
Exterior
Along with the compact, rounded grille in the center, the front of the car features huge scoops over the bumpers that provide two massive tunnels for air to flow, like a pair of vacuum cleaners at each end, accentuated by a chrome frame. Single headlights are chrome rimmed also and are adorned with torpedo-like marker lights that rise like fender ornaments while the hood itself has a power bulge that starts high, tapers down towards the cowl where louvers expel engine heat. In Tiara Gold, the front alone shows out of the box design thinking, but there\'s so much more! In profile, the roof line follows the design of the hood bulge by starting high, then leaning back down to the wrap-around rear window and from there, the white seems to take that windblown energy and disperses it rearward, as if in motion standing still. The ribbed deck lid, the fins, round taillights, and dual exhaust all work together to form an epic rear view. Overall, the metalwork and paint are presentable on the car but do show with waviness. Imperfections include uneven paint, orange peel, various scratches and chips, particularly on the rocker panels, bubbling, and evidence of some body work.
Interior
Neat horizontal panels with three colors and three textures cover the door panels and the ribbed design on the decklid carry over to the interior. The saddle colored vinyl split bench seats cast a golden hue with tuck and roll inserts, presenting very nicely as are the 2+2 seats in back which share a center armrest. An ivory on black steering wheel features a polished horn ring and Studebaker hawk on the center cap and a slim shifter is mounted to the side of the column. In front, a gauge cluster is backed by a machined metal dash panel and includes an AM radio with speaker openings in the center. Overall, the interior has more of a 60\'s feel, so the Studebaker was clearly ahead of its time. Tightly woven carpet covers the floors and is in nice shape and the white headliner, although creased in some places, is clean and intact.
Drivetrain
Under the hood, we find a clean 289ci supercharged V8 rated at 275 horsepower, astounding output for 1957 when only a handful of cars broke the 200 horsepower ceiling. This engine is fueled by a 2-barrel carburetor and backed by a Borg Warner Flight O Matic 3-speed automatic transmission and power is sent to the rear wheels and 3.31 gears. Drum brakes are found at all four corners.
Undercarriage
Nice, clean driver quality underside with minimal surface rust and only hints of residual oil. There\'s no build up on knuckles or other wheel components. We note some oil sling by the U-joint. The dual exhaust flows into glasspack style mufflers before heading to the back where decorative exhaust deflectors cover the straight tailpipes with chrome accents. Coil spring suspension is used up front and leaf springs out back.
Drive-Ability
The comfortable cabin provides gobs of visibility through the near pillarless greenhouse and with a prime of the 2-barrel, we crank up the 289 and fly this Hawk out onto the test loop. The ride is soft and there\'s plenty of power on hand, a luxury sports car with trailing fins that can be seen from the side mirrors as you fly along. The only things we found not working were the radio and the reverse lights and all other items work as they should. 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.
While Studebaker clubs and enthusiasts enjoy a vibrant community, it\'s likely you\'ll be one of very few Studebakers at the local car show and often, the only one. The Golden Hawk combines some of the great design cues of the 50\'s with a narrow body line that would dominate the 60\'s, plus a supercharged engine that, at the time, could outperform just about anything on the road. Let this one land in your garage and we can almost guarantee many happy flights ahead.
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.
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