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Studebaker Silver Hawk custom (1959)
for sale

Price: US $18,000.00

Description:

I bought this 1959 Studebaker Hawk from the grandson of the original owner in California in Feb 2010. I am the second owner. The body was in great condition – no dents, accidents, nor rust. Studebaker built 7788 Silver Hawks in 1959. I have a copy of the original build sheet.
Because the grey interior and red exterior needed to be replaced, my restoration and modification began. This Hawk had not experienced ANY rust in its life (very rare), an off frame was not necessary nor conducted. I like the original Loewy 1953 profile but prefer the Hawk design, hence, the fins were removed and thus began my custom work and selection of favorite Hawk items. The old paint was sanded to bare metal and primed. All bright work removed along with doors, hood, deck lid, bumpers, and windshield for painting Honduras Maroon, BC/CC. The rear fender bright work from a 1961 paint scheme was added.The original 259 V8 engine was removed by a local hot rod shop and a 1988 Camaro 305 with its original 700R4 that had 48, 000 miles was installed with new headers, a dual exhaust, and a rebuilt Holley AFB carburetor.
I have added a site for reference to value: hagerty.com/apps/valuationtools/1959-studebaker-silver_hawk
A summary list of items added:
1988 Camaro SBC 305 cu in (5.0L) with 700R4 transmission
Vintage Air Gen IV installed behind dash with four built-in outlets
Unisteer Power steering with the 360 W Electra-Steer Motor
Grant steering wheel the original Hawk wheel will not fit new shaft
Tuner disk front brakes
Five wheels from a 1965 Chrysler added to provide clearance for front disk brakes
Anti- sway bar in rear (Dave Thubeault)
New rear shocks
Headers with new dual pipes and mufflers
Painted Honduras Maroon BC/CC
1956 front fender mounted turn signals
Original 1959 turn signal lights now driving lights
GE Nighthawk LED 7-Inch Round Headlamps 1961 paint scheme
1964 rear tail lights
Fins removed
1961 Bucket seats
New Leather/vinyl interior
Head Liner with SS bows and sun visors one with lighted mirror
Alternator one wire
HEI
Refurbished radiator
New rear drums and shoes
Electric fuel pump Holley
SS wheel well fender trim
Electric radiator fan
New water pump
Overhead console from a Dodge Caravan
New EZ wiring with fuse panel
Original clock converted to quartz
Six new Dolphin gauges speedo, tach, temp, amp, oil, gas
Radio AM/FM/cassette in working condition
Retractable fender antenna
Owners manual.
Tires have less than 2, 000 miles
Bottom 2 inch midsection of dash expanded eight inches for center console with A/C controls and 2 cup holders and side floor lights
Holley AFB
New rubber gaskets
Original door thresholds with Studebaker letters

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