California 2015
1963 Studebaker Daytona Gran Tursimo Hawk
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$11,000 USD | Sold
| Santa Monica, California
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Studebaker’s stylish 1953 Commander Starliner Coupe was a tough act to follow. The car was re-christened the Hawk for 1956 and received the obligatory fins and a forward-thrusting grille that some suggested was influenced by Mercedes-Benz, for which Studebaker was the U.S. distributor. In 1961, after the fin craze lost its appeal, Studebaker President Sherwood Egbert hired famous designer Brooks Stevens to update the original 1953 design. Having received an inexpensive facelift, the car appeared completely new for 1962. Stevens gave the car a Thunderbird-style roof and finless rear deck, and it arguably became one of the most attractive Studebakers ever built. It received wide acclaim from automotive journalists. Finished in red with a black interior this Studebaker is a prime candidate for restoration.
