Studebaker Golden Hawk (1957)Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Studebaker Golden Hawk

1957 — USA

Post-War (1946-1959)Luxury CarAmericanV8 EngineTurbo/SuperchargedMille Miglia Eligible1950s Americana
Engine4,736 cc V8 OHV Supercharged
Power275 hp
Torque325 lb-ft
Transmission3-speed automatic
DrivetrainRWD
Body StyleCoupe
Weight3,600 lbs
0–60 mph7.8 sec
Top Speed120 mph
Production4,356 units
Original MSRP$3,182
BrakesDrum / Drum
SuspensionIndependent, coil springs / Live axle, leaf springs

Studebaker Golden Hawk

Studebaker's Golden Hawk represented the pinnacle of the Hawk series with its Paxton-supercharged 289 V8 engine. The striking design featured a unique fiberglass hood with functional scoop, elegant tail fins, and luxurious interior appointments including leather and vinyl upholstery. Despite impressive performance, the Golden Hawk's high price and Studebaker's declining fortunes limited production to just one year.

$32,000 – $75,000

Verify supercharger is original and functional. Check for rust in floor pans and trunk. Fiberglass hood panels can crack.

Only produced for 1957 model year. Featured unique fiberglass hood to clear supercharger. Replaced by Silver Hawk in 1958.