1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk

The Studebaker Golden Hawk is a two-door pillarless hardtop personal luxury car produced by the Studebaker Corporation of South Bend, Indiana, between 1956 and 1958.

The Golden Hawk was Studebaker’s flagship model in 1956. It featured Packard’s 275-horsepower 352 cubic-inch V8 engine and was one of the fastest cars on the road that year.

The 1956 Golden Hawk was the first Studebaker automobile to feature tail fins. The ‘56 Golden Hawk’s fins were made of fiberglass, while ‘57 and later Hawk fins were steel.

The lipstick red and black leather interior was provided by the Studebaker specialists at Phantom Auto Works (now Southeast Studebaker) of Knoxville, Tennessee. This factory-style upholstery is surrounded by a tremendous volume of shiny trim and details including billet pedals. The engine-turned dash plate is fronted by a complete suite of modern Stewart Warner gauges and leather-wrapped steering wheel.

With very few Golden Hawks available today, this menacing and completely customized example is perhaps among the wildest creations to bear the Studebaker nameplate. This tasteful and professionally built resto rod is an ideal offering for the hot rod enthusiast looking for a unique, powerful ride with many modern amenities that is unlikely to be replicated at any concours or cruise.