1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo GT Hawk in Red & R2 Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On “My Car Story” we're in Rosemont IL at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals on 11-17-17.
We’re looking at a 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo GT Hawk in Regal Red Paint. The car features a Supercharged R2 engine.
The car's Owner is Steve Doerschlag. Steve’s had this car since 2002. Steve shares details of his rare Supercharged Studebaker.
This is the exact car that was the “Auto Show Car” in 1963 for Studebaker in their display.
To see details on the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals show, go to www.MCACN.com
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[@stevenfromer3816]

This is probably one of the prettiest cars of that era that I’ve seen. Marvelous!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steven, Happy to read "Marvelous!" :-) Lou

[@brendaleslie4117]

Of its era? Maybe ever. Studebaker was way ahead of its time. Remember, this body style was introduced in 1953 !

[@rolandthethompsongunner64]

I’m in love with the body style. Looks like a Bentley from the side. Also the T bird used similar styling. A truly classy muscle car.

[@rolandthethompsongunner64]

@@brendaleslie4117 I don’t understand how they weren’t more popular. Not sure how many were built or how comparable they costs compared to a Corvette or T bird of that era.

[@jackwild1111]

This car spent many years looking for the right owner. Obviously, it's search was successful. Superb restoration for a very special car. Fabulous !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jay Wilder, Glad you enjoyed this one and consider the car "Fabulous!" Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@tannerwayne2107]

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[@colinharper5147]

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[@tannerwayne2107]

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[@tannerwayne2107]

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[@alexkalish8288]

This gentleman is a master restorer, the engine looked very complete for a rare car that was a $1000 junker. Beautiful and historic automobile which is worth the small fortune he put into it ( and countless hours).

[@loucostabile]

Hi Alex, Happy to read you appreciate the work that went into making this car looks this car look this good :-) Lou

[@richmcintyre1178]

Lou, as you can see I watched this video a year ago but when it came up in my feed again I had to watch it again. If only Studebaker could have survived one can only wonder what other groundbreaking models they would have come up with? A mid-engined Super Hawk LOL?? Thanks again Lou this is a great video.

[@loucostabile]

Rich, That's interesting KZbin put that in your feed, and I guess it's a good thing. Thank you for sharing. The "Mid-engine Super Hawk" NICE! :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@winstonelston5743]

Look up the Studebaker Sceptre and Stevens's proposed Lark sedan and wagon. See also the Porsche type 542 and Studebaker's project Z-87.

[@edcain3676]

A Rare Piece of AutoMotive History & Like An Animal in A SHELTER HOPING For The RIGHT New Owner,This Car & Owner Found Each Other @ the Perfect Time.For the PROCESS TO HAVE ONLY TAKEN ONLY A YEAR TO LOOK LIKE THIS SPECIMEN ,PROVES THESE TWO WERE CHOSEN TO UNITE.A TRUE COLLECTIBLE OF STUDEBAKER HISTORY.I' VE ALWAYS THOUGHT THE 57 WAS THE TOP HAWK,BUT THIS VIDEO PROVES OTHERWISE.WHAT A FIND FOR BOTH ,THE CAR & OWNER!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed Cain, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@billmagorian490]

What a gorgeous car. An amazing find and an A+ restoration. The owner was an articulate and knowledgeable interview. Lou thanks for zooming in on his cruise in plaque that contained so much information. I like that you asked him how long the restoration took and his luck in finding the exact wire wheels on Ebay. You started to ask what the most difficult parts to find for the restoration and then got distracted. I wish that question had been answered. As always thank you for finding and including so many rare cars on your show. If you were not doing this who would be chronicling this automotive history?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, Happy to read you enjoy the look of this car :-) You're right, when I'm around the cars, I can get distracted. Glad to read you're enjoying that this Channel is leaving a historical legacy of these great cars, and hearing it right from the Care Taker who know the cars the best, Lou

[@douglaspage2398]

I love it. This brings back so many memories of my old man's GT Hawk. His was a metallic sky blue with the R1 engine. I have many childhood memories of him and that car, trips to the drive in movies, road trips ETC... a great car. sadly, it was a casualty of the violence in KCMO in 68. But the old man swore by that car until the day he died.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Douglas Page, Glad to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your story, Lou

[@bg147]

The view of that car from the back and side was incredible. Probably the best and most unique I have ever seen. For $1000, it had to be a bucket of rust. Those old Studebakers with the 289 were the best sounding cars... the exhaust .

[@loucostabile]

Hi bg147, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@johnmitchell2845]

One of the most beautiful vehicles ever built! I have had several 1964 Golden Hawks as well as many modified Larks and realize they never got the respect they deserved. What a shame Studebaker was forced out of business. Thanks for your detailed job on that Hawk. 😊

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this car brings back memories of your cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@stevehatfield117]

Golden Hawks were only from 1956 through 1958.

[@brucegwynn8509]

Very true , Studebaker always outclassed ford and chevy, I would have loved to seen what they would have done in today's times

[@73twall]

That is so cool. For as classy as it looks, it sounds like something from NASCAR. That raspy, hi-po exhaust note is something else. That supercharger sounds like a shop air compressor. Just fabulous. Love it. Glad this showed up on my home feed. Great video, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Todd Wall, Glad you think this one is cool :-) Appreciate the kind words on the video, Lou

[@mrfudd13]

One of the few restorations truly worth it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi mrfudd13, Happy to read you appreciate the restoration on this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@mikesamra9126]

I would love one of these cars. The owner did a phenomenal job with the restoration.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike Samra, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@donkotouc8377]

I grew up in South Bend, and at that time, Studebaker was the largest employer in town. I still remember the many Stude models with great affection. Thanks for your feature.

[@loucostabile]

HI Don Kotouc, Thank you for sharing your Sound Bend / Studebaker story with us. You're welcome, Lou

[@CoberBox1]

How these things don’t get Ferrari level money is beyond me. Truly some of the most beautiful and fast GTs of the era.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Carpe Dunktum, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@georgewash2626]

SO TRUE I lived in MILTON ONTARIO CANADA in the late 60s a friend of mine had a GRAN TURISMO , a guy with a 442 Oldsmobile tried to race him ! I was with my friend in his Studebaker, and we left him in the dust ! Probably the fastest car i was ever riding in ! True story ! It had a standard transmission ! WOW ! What a mover ! It was gold color with a black top ,beautiful car ! I am not sure but I think it was either a 62 or 63 !

[@fredanddebramacdonald2445]

A great barn find! And he only paid $1,000 for this car!?! Fiction writers don’t make up stories like this. One great car story, Lou. As usual, you’re bringing us the best stuff. Thanks so much.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred and Debra MacDonald, Happy to read you appreciate the story on this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@rolandthethompsongunner64]

How much did he spend restoring it ?

[@brucegwynn8509]

Great find . Beautiful car and amazing luck, the right guy found that car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce, Happy to read you appreciate this find :-) Lou

[@fritzkinderhoffen2369]

My dad had the 63 Golden Hawk. It looked much like that. Red, two door, bucket seats, 4 speed, Packard 289. The weight distribution was such that it was easier than you'd like to spin the wheels. A very solid and good looking car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fritz, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@tippey2011]

Oh Lou I am in love with this car! My family sold new and used Studebakers till the company closed in 1966. I am so partial to Studebaker as a kid I can still see these cars and the memories are just abounding!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve Flad, After reading your comment, I can understand why this one is special :-) Lou

[@evanweightman527]

Brings back some nice memories. My dad was a Studebaker man, and his dad before. I remember going to take delivery from the dealership in Indianapolis when I was 5 years old. A new car meant going to the drive in for supper.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Evan Weightman, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dad's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@nevilletobias5020]

What a beautiful vehicle. It looked so perfectly balanced from front to rear side on. Thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one and consider the car beautiful :-) You have great taste in cars Neville Tobias. You're welcome, Lou

[@wickedfirefly13]

Very lovely car, timeless class & style!! Great emblems, like car bling! And the wire wheels really set it off! Love the black top and touch of silver, great combination! The sound is Awesome! Another really fun vid n story! Thank you!

[@loucostabile]

Hi WickedFireFly13, What you see SO adds to the story. An honor to read what you see. Thank you for viewing and sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@pranilramdayal9097]

Stunning and beautiful example of design and styling,just love it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pranil Ramdayal, High praise :-) Glad to read you "love it", Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Amazing! What an awesome find! The story of how it went from the barn to this event is fantastic, too! Thanks for sharing, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Glad you enjoyed this story and shared "Amazing!" :-) It's my pleasure and you're welcome, Lou

[@keelerhastings7109]

We can all be grateful this car survived , and didn't get scrapped

[@loucostabile]

Agreed.

[@garylewis6495]

It's a shame that Studebaker went out of business. The '63 Hawk and Avanti R-2's were among the best that Detroit (and South Bend) had to offer from the 1960's. I'd love to own either one. Simply beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@hansgruber650]

I remember these as a young boy...they look good at all angles.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hans Gruber, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story, Lou

[@wagonmaster1974]

My childhood "girlfriend" lived next door to me. Her dad was a petroleum engineer, and flew all over a 3 state area in his job. His wife was ok with him flying about, but not with him having a fast car. No super sports, no Chevelle, no fuelie cars, etc. Enter the Hawk Gran Turisimo. Mr. Wood bought a triple black '64, with a 4 speed and power everything, and opted for those wire wheels. A more sexy car I'd never seen. It was a normally aspirated R1. He got away with it because Studebaker was known to his wife for building conservative vehicles. I rode in it a couple times. It was NOT conservative. Thanks for this story.

[@loucostabile]

Hi wagonmaster1974, Happy to read this car brings back memories of Mr. Woods car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@santiagorubio833]

Fantastic car. Thank you for sharing this video. During my long life, I owned about 10 Studebaker cars. Among them, a 1957 Silver Hawk and a 1957 Golde Hawk 400 serie, automatic transmission.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Santiago, Happy to read you enjoy this "Fantastic car" :-) Glad to read you've had some great Studebakers too, Lou

[@kevin7151]

Excellent segment and great restoration. The car and the man were destined for each other!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, Happy to read you appreciate this episode :-) Hope you see many more cars & stories you enjoy on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@kevin7151]

@@loucostabile Most certainly Lou. Your videos are very informative and well done. They allow people like me to see vehicles that we might not have access to at all. Thank you for your fine work. Please stay healthy and safe as we all overcome this pandemic

[@rodferguson3515]

This is a Absolute classic beauty I've seen two Hawk GT ,',s in the past but never one close up like this baby The exterior red paint and black interior with the chrome switch and wood grain is simply stunning!!!. Great car cool video.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rod Ferguson, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@rodferguson3515]

Sounds like a winner ,Lou

[@Slimjim260]

R u kidding me Lou? Incredible find!!!

[@loucostabile]

HI Paul, Happy to read you appreciate this find :-) Lou

[@kenster865]

What a great car!! Stude's were awesome. Friends of my family that lived down the street from us in the early 60's had both a Hawk and a Stude pickup. My mom got interested in the Avanti when it came out and in '63 test drove one! I got to ride in the back... a real deal and NEW 1963 Avanti!! I begged her to buy it.... she passed. DAMN!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ken, Happy to read you enjoy this "great car!!" :-) Thanks for sharing your ride with Mom in the Avanti, Lou

[@JaimeSalcedoA_72]

¡Bellísimo este Studebaker GT Hawk de 1963! En el minuto 6:58, me llamó la atención la toma que le hiciste al detalle de la placa en la puerta que decía: “Studebaker Corporation- Made in USA"... Excelente!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jaime, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@keithcooper6715]

That is ONE honey of a car - EXCELLENT !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Keith Cooper, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

[@dfry6324]

More Studebaker vids!! Love Studebakers and those fish tail exhaust tips. Studebakers always have a nice rumble out of em. Sounds great and great history to the car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi D Fry, If you type into KZbin search "My Car Story with Lou Studebaker" I think you'll see some you enjoy. Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@ngauruhoezodiac3143]

I like the clean sleek lines of the 1953 - 1956 Studebakers.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the lines of this car :-)

[@rustyrobinson8027]

thanks again Lou wow that's a nice car

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Rusty :-)

[@alejandrounda4362]

The wire wheels are an excellent elegance enhacement for such an already elegant car. Brock Stevens' design magic at work!!👍👍👍 Imagine, just imagine, if Studebaker had commisioned an optional Nardi steering wheel for the GT Hawk. Even the vent windows have a very European look and flavor(?).

[@loucostabile]

Hi Alejandro, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@alejandrounda4362]

Lou, fully subscribed as well as happy, with such a great channel. I always like to add a positive comment, particularly when it is a nice design, an excellent resto or a well engineered piece like Studebaker! Thank you for your replies on my replies!

[@Slimjim260]

Nice break lights ! Idle and start up Sounds great

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul, Happy to read the details you enjoy :-) Lou

[@keith536]

My former employer had a 62 and a 64 of these GTs. Both were red, 62 was restored and the 64 was pretty rough. Both had the standard engine. Pretty cars. I got to drive the 62 while she borrowed my truck to haul antiques. Wished I had bought those cars before she passed away.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Marnie, Happy to read this car brings back memories for you :-) Lou

[@harrytrex]

A barn find that has great individual Brook Stevens auto history, HOW COOL IS THAT!!! Definitely one of a kind. Thanks for sharing the video. Side note; The later production 1963 R-2 hawks opted for a 160 MPH speedometer, I know cuz I have 1 of those 277 4 speed Hawks produced with the Paxton supercharger and the 160 speedo. Second side note; most Studebaker owners have more than one Studebaker.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome harrytrex. Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@clarkgriswold5903]

What an incredible GT Hawk and the owner is just so proud and I can't blame him!

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy this one :-)

[@g.stephens263]

That Paxton supercharger is a "vortex" type, unlike the roots type like the GM series of blowers that are more common. I've always had a soft spot in my heart for those Studebaker Hawks...still a modern looking design.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge.

[@edwardvidetic7998]

Your car is just amazing, congratulations on all your hard work bringing her back to the beauty she once was these cars were simply the best. I bought a 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk in 1964 with the Packard 352 supercharged engine with Stewart Warner gages i got it from a doctor who kept it in a garage and never went out in winter, my Hawk was prisine like your car and it was the very best i owned. Unfortunately for me i parked on a street one night visiting a friend and a drunk driver hit my Hawk and totally destroyed it. I could afford to restore it and i miss my Hawk to this day. Take good care of that Grand Turisimo, shes one of a kind and i hope you have her for many yeàrs to come. Thanks for sharing her with us.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Edward Videtic, High praise for this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@paulm6481]

Beautiful. So unlike other American cars of that era. Classy

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul M, Happy to read you enjoy this "Classy" car :-) Lou

[@earthart2010]

My dream car. The Studebaker Hawk Gran Turismo

[@loucostabile]

Hi Linda, Happy to read this one is a "dream car" :-) Good news! Here is one more. Enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmOmhqyfi96So7c

[@geraldking4080]

I had to part with my '64 GT Hawk (rose metallic) to finish college. I could cry.

[@loucostabile]

Finishing college is a good thing.

[@michaelguerin56]

Great video. I used to see an example of those late model Hawks on a regular basis, driving near my home. Best version of that body!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael Guerin, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

[@MrDasher01]

I have seen that Chicago auto show picture so many times. I can't believe I'm seeing the actual car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Edmund Thoroughgood, Happy to read you're seeing the actual car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@paulmelnychuk5477]

I can remember seeing the new cars at studebaker dealer lot on Jane st. In Toronto.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the Dealership in Toronto you remember :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jmj18462]

I'm in LOVE! Great video of an awesome car! My Dad was a dyed-in-the-wool Studebaker man!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read "I'm in LOVE!" :-) Thank you for the kind words on the video, Lou

[@keithchrysler3732]

Wonderful car all around! Fantastic restoration and one angry sounding engine! Super nice!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Keith Chrysler, Happy to read you enjoy this "Wonderful car all around!" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and I hope you see many more cars you'll enjoy on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Why does this channel not have more subscribers?! One of my “go to” YT channels- thanks Lou!

[@duanehughes7826]

Because the public is like a herd of sheep. If that was a '55 chebbie there'd be a quadrazillion followers

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy this Channel is a "go to" for you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Lou Costabile It is impressive how the channel has continued to grow.

[@Zenas521]

That is a beautiful restoration of a Hawk GT

[@loucostabile]

Hi Zenas Starchild, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@TrainLordJC]

Well done again Lou, I enjoy your videos of the old cars. You bring them to life. Your train videos are great also. Thanks for posting. Keep 'em coming!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Train Lord, Thank you for the kind words and the encouragement. I appreciate that. Do you have a amazing model train layout? Lou

[@TrainLordJC]

Hi Lou, thanks for the response. Yes, I do have an amazing train layout and I am also a member of a train club which we have in an old British Colonial Railway station which was built for immigrant passengers coming to Outer Harbour Adelaide in South Australia, probably and unfortunately too far for you to come and video. You can see some of the videos on my Train Lord channel. My layout has a castle and my wife says she wants to be the princess haha, so naturally I am the Lord haha, hence Train Lord! I really enjoy how you present your car videos, especially the ones in the fifties and before 1964 or so. More classic I guess.

[@loucostabile]

Hi My Train Lord & Princess, Glad you're enjoying 1964 and before (has a nice ring to it). Glad to read you're enjoying the Channel :-) I have not been to Australia yet....however when I do, it would be fun to see your layout, Lou

[@richmcintyre1178]

Studebaker's designs were so far ahead of the time that they were overlooked. The Hawk, the Avanti would be considered modern still. What a car. Words fail to describe, just beautiful and it is a supercharged 4 speed. WOW. Thank you, Lou. I just watched the video on the AMC Marlin and now this. Today was a good day :-)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rich, Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Happy to receive a "WOW" from you :-) Glad this video makes it a happy day, Lou

[@richmcintyre1178]

Lou, you always find the cars that we gearheads love. Thank you.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share with you, and you're welcome Rich :-)

[@clyde7059]

That's a gorgeous car! Thanks for sharing that, Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi clyde7059, Glad you enjoyed the looks of this one :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@TrustJesusToday]

A work of art.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@dsteele27]

I have a copy of that issue of Motor Trend, among many others, from my dad's old subscription. It was so nice to see this car in this video today. Thank you.

[@loucostabile]

Hi dsteele27, Amazing to see the actual car 54 years later :-) How fun! Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@bryantcurtis2665]

I love it when they rev up these sweet sounding engines.

[@loucostabile]

Fun to hear the cars run :-)

[@cantalope67]

What a nice guy and what a great job he did restoring that

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roger, Happy to read you appreciate this Care Taker and the work to restore this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@davidthompson62]

A beautifully looking car, one wonders why they didn’t sell more.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@hishamelfiki8111]

1963 Gran Turismo I personally consider it " THE QUEEN OF THE SIXTIES " . THANKS LOU FOR SHARING THIS WONDERFUL VIDEO. PLEASE HAVE A GREAT DAY. GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU. KIND REGARDS , HISHAM ELFIKI

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hisham Elfiki, "THE QUEEN OF THE SIXTIES" :-) High praise! Thank you for viewing and sharing, Hope you too have a good day. You're welcome, Lou

[@zzeuss87]

Thixs ranks with the best Studies ever. Great find here.

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this car :-)

[@icewaterslim7260]

The fact that Studebaker couldn't afford to invest in all new body stamping dies every couple of years is what made the fin-less version of this car appeal to me so much back when, as a teenager, I couldn't begin to afford any new car. It just had the look of a classic fresh off the showroom floor and still keeps it. Raymond Loewy just had the knack for aesthetics. What I couldn't afford then I sure as hell couldn't afford now. Lucky Hawk because I'd have to drive the wheels off of it so everybody could see me in it

[@loucostabile]

Hi IceWater Slim, Glad to read this one brings back teenage memories for you. Hope you get to be behind the wheel of one like this soon, Lou

[@jakekaywell5972]

I agree, but you should know that Brooks Stevens was actually hired to do the Hawk redesign for 1962. Ditto the Lark for the same year.

[@icewaterslim7260]

@@jakekaywell5972 Gettin' rid of those hideous tailfins took it back more to the elegant lines of a '56 Power Hawk for me. The fins might've been a marketing decision by Studebaker and I'm not one to second guess anybody in a marketing business. But they would've been a disqualifier for me . . . If I weren't too "poverty stricken" to have ever bought one that is. Brook Stevens only had to know what time it was. It was finally time to get rid of those stupid tailfins.

[@jakekaywell5972]

@@icewaterslim7260 No kidding on that. I myself have a '62 GT Hawk as my first car. I got her because I love the history behind it, that it's unusual, and that the styling strongly reminds me of the English roadsters I was raised upon (Austin-Healey, MG, etc.) It took me SEVEN YEARS to get her and I'd sooner die than give her up.

[@JONMEREDITH]

I know this video has been with us for a while, but I just loved it!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi JON MEREDITH, Happy to read you appreciate this episode :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

[@keithdukes5990]

Simply gorgeous!!!👍☺️

[@loucostabile]

Hi Keith, Happy to read "Simply gorgeous!!!" :-) Lou

[@geraldtrudeau3223]

I'm normally not a jealous guy, but damn!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@jaymortensen642]

I had a 63 GT with the thunderbolt engine in the 1990's, the thunderbolt was the 289 with a 2 barrel carb and the R1 was 289 with a different cam with higher compression pistons and a four barrel carb then there was the R2 with the paxton super charger which had lower compression and vented the engine differently to reduce internal pressures I also had the studebaker shop manual which had to be 6 to 8 inches thick and had everything in it, that was probably more valuable then the car. I was really surprised with how wide the V was the cylinders leaned way out from each other most motors the crank being at 6 oclock the cylinders would be roughly 2 and 10 this engine was more like 3 and 9 and had a intake like pontiac motors with the tubes. Never did get it road worthy and sold it for like under 1000 it wasn't in really bad shape and if I remember right I think it had fiber glass front fenders, crager wheels and a hurst 4 speed it was a really cool car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jay, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@SuperBullyone]

Love Studebaker

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Hey Lou. Lovely looking Studebaker. I've always loved pre-62 Studebaker Hawks, but I also love 1962 and later Studebaker GT Hawks. :)

[@loucostabile]

Hey Jason, Glad you enjoyed the looks of this Studebaker :-) It's a "Looker" for sure, Lou

[@jasoncarpp7742]

It is indeed. I remember seeing one in person a few years ago. I wish I could've talked to the owner about the car. It was parked in a parking lot, and the owner was in a store shopping, so I didn't. Oh well. :)

[@tomhertz1614]

Always love the style of these .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom, Happy to read you appreciate the style of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Lovvveeeee, Studebaker 🥰❤ very original, & unique brand

[@loucostabile]

Hi Vincent, Happy to read you enjoy this car. Good news! Here is one more you'll enjoy. Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmOmhqyfi96So7c

[@hankklassen4295]

Wow didn't know these existed. Nice restoration.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hank Klassen , Happy to receive a "Wow" from you on this car :-) Glad to read you appreciate this one, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Wow - interesting car. I love the owners that love their cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Lou

[@rondye9398]

Another barn find car I purchased is awaiting restoration. 1957 Supercharged Golden Hawk in Azure blue metallic (1 of 20) with white fins. High performance order with stick shift overdrive (5 sp.) 4:30 gears, twin traction, power steering. It is rust free and a restoration was started but the P.O. passed in the middle. Early modifications, everything chromed under hood, Ansen floor shifter, cam and springs. 1961 Hawk bucket seats.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ron, Thanks for sharing and I hope your car turn out just the way you like it :-) Lou

[@OldNewSweetRides]

From the dealer's lot to the barn, then the awesome event!!! This engine just sounds like any classic car engine. The sounds of a dream! Fact: For 1963 the car was slightly restyled, with refinements to the front, sides, and rear. Round parking lights below the headlights replaced the previous rectangular ones, set into the corners of the newly closed side grilles that bore a squared pattern of lines over fine mesh. This same squared mesh pattern was carried over onto the main grille, replacing the simple fine mesh of the 1962 models. Early in 1963 production the parking light bezels were changed and the right side of the dash became woodgrain, matching the area around the instruments. The doors had red, white, and blue emblems added next to the Gran Turismo emblems, and at the rear, the aluminum overlay's colors were reversed and red, white, and blue were added to the Hawk emblem on the top of the trunk lid. Inside, 1963 Hawks have vertical pleats in the seat upholstery, replacing the 1962's horizontal pleats, and have far superior vinyl, John.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John Roberts, It is amazing from the barn to what we're viewing on this video. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@hollynorris957]

Wow this car would surely have scared the big 3 a plenty ! How could any automaker that made this and other masterpieces have possibly gone under? I’ll never understand how, very nice job !!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Holly, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Havaseet2]

Stylish and clean lines. Beautiful car. Back when engineers drew and laid out designs by hand. Something you can't achieve with computer assisted or generated designs.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Havaseet2, Happy to read you appreciate the looks & design of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@michaelhughes3302]

Lou, I think you'll agree that just two words are needed to describe this, Cool Car!

[@loucostabile]

Well said :-)

[@willsco76]

Another great video and what a car. A great find and it amazes me what you can find on EBAY.

[@loucostabile]

Hi William, Thank you for the kind words on this video :-) Wouldn't have looked on eBay for this one, Lou

[@1badhaircut]

Very close to bring a Muscle Car ! A 352 ci motor in 1956 was huge AND the car weighed far less than Chrysler Letter Cars and such.

[@loucostabile]

Hi 1badhaircut, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@bobfolk]

Great Car!! My first car was a '63 GT Hawk but without the Supercharged R2 engine :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob Folk, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@winstonelston5743]

The final year facelift of the GT Hawk, Studebaker finally found the money to redesign the deck lid eliminating the horizontal ribs that had originally appeared on the '56 Hawk models. Stevens had wanted to do away with that dated detail and filled in the cove with a stainless plate (a stamped and painted waffle pattern for '62 and the cleaner brushed panel for '63), and the '64 model had the painted smooth vertical panel at the trailing end. Given the shoestring budget, Stevens pulled a very frisky rabbit out of a very shabby hat. I believe total retooling costs in modifying the befinned and curvy '61 Hawk to the more modern "formal" GT hawk for '62 came in under $10k, the change left over from the budget for redesigning the bread-and-butter Lark models. Half of Studebaker's redesign budget for the '62 model year went to designing and negotiating production of the Avanti, designed by the team of John Ebstein, Bob Andrews, and Tom Kellogg under supervision by Raymond Loewy. I read that Loewy was furious when he saw the GT Hawk with the formal roof over the '53-vintage lower body sheet metal. Stevens also reskinned the Willis Aero for the Brazilian market, squaring up the fenders and roofline. He also penned a proposed restyle of the Argentine Kaiser _Carabela_ said restyle never reaching production, but like the GT Hawk, the design achieved an almost all-new look with minimal modification to most of the body panels.

[@loucostabile]

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[@jrnymn14]

Reminds me of my grandpa Roys car, he had a 63 golden hawk, it was dark red with dark red leather interior, I thought the map bags on the back of the front bucket seats where the coolest things. Loved that car, RIP Grandpa

[@loucostabile]

Hi jrnymn14, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandpa Roys car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@juliojames5986]

Great looking automobile.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Julio, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@autocamping5057]

Sad that such an industry has ended ,,, distinctive, beautiful and practical design !!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi AUTO & CAMPING, Good news! You're on the right KZbin Channel for you, Lou

[@jamesh2711]

It's amazing what you can find on Ebay. Super cool car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi James H, Happy to read you enjoy this "Super cool car" :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jeffreykraus4124]

That is one beautiful car sir. Your passion is quite evident.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeffrey Kraus, Thank you for viewing and sharing a wonderful comment :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@robertlandry5676]

That’s a beauty 👍🏼

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-)

[@roberthastings6270]

Beautiful !!!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Good new! Here is one more I think you'll enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmOmhqyfi96So7c

[@storyteller1749]

I don't know how I've missed this episode for this long. But I'm glad that I finally stumbled upon it. THAT is a beautiful car. I've been a Studebaker fan since I was I little kid. And this is probably the nicest one I have ever seen. I'm not a big fan of red. But it looks great pin this classic.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Story Teller, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and glad to read you found this video :-) Lou

[@richardnone5644]

this is a fantastic car which was way ahead of its time never that popular but always fantastic

[@loucostabile]

Hi richard none, Happy to read you think this car is "fantastic" :-) Lou

[@richardnone5644]

@@loucostabile my parents had a green 1947 studabaker it was very hard to get cars after war i was only 3 then but i remember it had a radio which was very novel at the time

[@scottsmith4612]

To each their own subjective opinion, but although the basic body goes back to 1953, I think the '62 - '64 Hawks were breathtakingly beautiful. I happen to have an Avanti I just love, but the Hawks are truly elegant. Raymond Loewy was a genius.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the design of this one, and great to read you have an Avanti too :-)

[@jakekaywell5972]

I agree, but you should know that Brooks Stevens was actually hired to do the Hawk redesign for 1962. Ditto the Lark for the same year.

[@MrBlaser51]

What a well worth smile !!!!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@joycemeadows1821]

I luv this car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joyce, Happy to read you "luv this car!" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@garywood9525]

Wow, one look at the B pillar and it looked close to my 63 tbird I had done in red and the door trim is close the panels on the doors that flowed from the inner cowls to the rear side window area . My neighbour bought an older Porsche sports version at a good price to restore, but there was a special VIN code that didn't match what the seller said about it. He checked with a Porsche Club and he had a rare version of the car for the engine . The Studebaker plant in Hamilton Ontario kept making cars until March 1966 but the South Bend engine supply line to canada stopped in 64 and he GM canada engines were priced higher than calculated for and profits were thin and production dropped to about 2000 from for the 66 where 900 workers lost their jobs.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary wood, Thank you for sharing and adding to the story, Lou

[@avenegas0691]

Such a beautiful automobile. Great piece of American motor work!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Armando R. Venegas Atencio, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

[@jimlogan2329]

This car has cheered me up. Imagine driving this out of the dealer in the day. Lovely.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jim Logan, That's awesome ! Hope you see many more videos you enjoy on this KZbin Channel you enjoy, Lou

[@jimlogan2329]

Thanks Lou. I had a Studebaker Golden Hawk. Pity it was a Corgi toy. My Mum and Dad bought me it one Saturday. I was six or seven. Happy days eh!😀😀😀