1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk red white Packard engine overdrive transmission
1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk
Vehicle Details1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk. Rare desirable project in the popular colors with the T 85 overdrive transmission. There is a lot to explain here and I am sure I will miss some things. So, please contact me with any concerns. This is a South Dakota car that has been inside a building for 40+ years. The hood had blown up on it decades ago, breaking the windshield and damaging the w/s trim. Something has fallen on the LF fender. The front spindles had been cut off. I have bought a better hood and installed front spindles and drums from a parts car. The springs and sway bar are not installed, but I have them. It has the typical front fender rust and also has rust in the rockers, lower doors and rear 1/4s. Frame and the floors are decent except for the front foot areas. The trunk isn't bad either with only rust around a couple mounts. Dash is in the car missing the speedometer, tach and a couple gauges. Incorrect radio is sitting in the hole, no bezel. Front/rear side panels are there needing replacement, rear seat is in it. Front seat missing but I have a 56 Power Hawk for parts that has the frame/springs. I also have a 53 Starliner 2 door hardtop for parts with windshield trim, better front fenders and left door. Parts from that car are included but removed by the buyer if wanted. The hole in the upper RF fender,,,,I was trying to remove the fenders and the head of that bolt was rounded off and I could not get it loose. I cut access to heat up the back nut and did get it out. I was going to replace the fenders anyway or at least do major repair, so I did not consider that a problem. That is as far as I got on the fender removal. Also included: a better rear bumper, front and rear valances, extra grille and other pieces. I do have some extra trim from the Power Hawk, but I am missing the right rear 1/4 long piece. The one on the car is a front fender piece (test fitted, but too short). I do have enough extra trim where 2 could be welded together to make that piece. The chrome "check mark" on the left side is cracked. My chrome shop said they could fix the crack for $75 before chroming. I have bought new rocker panels which are included here. I had removed the underseat heater and put a cover on it, but I might have that heater here or one from another car. The windshield is broken, rear glass OK. both front vent windows are foggy and will need to be replaced. 4 side windows are actually quite good, usable as is. I have the production order and I do have the numbers matching Packard 352 engine. It was taken totally apart decades ago and I believe had machine work done, but it is now rusty and in need of total rebuild. I am missing the cam, pistons and air cleaner. Everything else appears to be there, but in boxes. I have the engine loosely bolted together. I have the bell housing, flywheel, pressure plate, clutch disc, driveshaft, etc. Although the drivetrain was taken apart long ago, it appears that most of it is here, especially the Golden Hawk only parts. It is the factory Romany Red and Snowcap white which is probably the most desirable colors. The Mustang wheels/tires on it are not included but I have some 14" chrome mags on it for loading/transport. I probably have 4 original style steel wheels here that can go with it also. I bought this with the intention of making a mild custom out of it, but after researching it (and getting somewhat scolded from the Studebaker community), I have decided to sell it to someone who can put it back to original. This is the first year Hawk and the top of the line of the 4 different Hawks in 1956. The ONLY Hawk to have the big Packard engine and fiberglass fins. I have read that this was the fastest US production car of 1956 and considered by many to be the first true muscle car. Most had the troublesome automatic transmission where this one has the rugged T85 overdrive. Please look at the pictures closely and ask questions. This needs a lot of work for sure, but it is one of the most desirable Studebakers.
- Condition: Used
- Make: Studebaker
- Model: Golden Hawk
- Type: Coupe
- Year: 1956
- Mileage: 90000
- VIN: 6032393
- Color: Red
- Engine size: 352 Packard
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Transmission: Manual
- Interior color: Red
- Vehicle Title: Clean Want to buy? Contact seller!
