Summary

In the same family from new until 2014 and has 68,967 original miles (title reads mileage exempt). This car is #1 of a production of only 878. It is powered by a supercharged 289ci V8 engine backed by a Flightomatic automatic transmission.

Details

This 1958 Studebaker Golden Hawk is finished in Park Green with a Parchment White roof and fin inserts. It has the correct green and blue interior. It is powered by a 289ci Sweepstakes overhead-valve V8 engine with a McCulloch supercharger rated at 275hp, mated to an upgraded Flightomatic automatic transmission. The complete frame-up restoration included body and paint, all chrome replated, stainless polished, new interior and a detailed undercarriage. Additionally, the engine and transmission were overhauled. New Firestone whitewall tires were added. This car was purchased in 1958 from a dealer in St. Louis, MO, and stayed in the same family until 2014, when the new owner purchased it to restore. The car has 68,967 original miles (title reads mileage exempt). All existing sheet metal and all parts were reused during its restoration. This Studebaker includes the original sales order sheet, all receipts for the purchase and factory order. European styling touches abound; this Golden Hawk features a hood scoop with louvers, rear fins with more louvers and silver machine-tuned dash with full instrumentation.