Here's Why You've Never Heard of the Gran Turismo Hawk

Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk car review. Here's why you've never heard of the Gran Turismo Hawk, classic car review and car tour with Scotty Kilmer. Car show off contest winner Jake and his 1962 Gran Turismo Hawk restoration car. What happened to the Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk? This 56 year old car has a 289 cubic inch v8 engine and has been restored to near mint condition. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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[@cruisepix]

Scotty Kilmer can you come over and help me clean out my garage please! LOL

[@kevinw715]

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[@MrJojo8675]

Yup, this pukey/douche trust fund giaoo baby, with his daddy's "shipping" money is the antithesis to the American Car Scene. Scotty chose the wrong feature this time.

[@patrickkenealey2772]

Scotty Kilmer Is

[@wholeNwon]

You're changing the oil much too frequently. It does the engine no good.

[@humansvd3269]

He even dressed up for the part. Really good presentation.

[@kaloosh2639]

Nope I bet that's his actual style ...

[@luminositymusic3810]

Konrad Ford oh god

[@Pisti846]

He likes the word lovely.

[@mrdiplomat9018]

IstvanN1961 - pencillus neckus maximus 🤡🍺💥🔫

[@jakekaywell5972]

@@mrdiplomat9018 Sorry, what was that? I couldn't hear you over my trying to find Nat King Cole over my now-working AM radio while also keeping a tentative ear over the CONELRAD stations.

[@2008acuratls]

You gotta appreciate the kids enthusiasm and sideburns!

[@gregghorner9107]

He is a natural born salesman too!

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

areed

[@froggore52]

Is this an audition for the remake of Grease?

[@Northwindbreeze]

Chris House spot on!

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

Happy Days

[@shadowdog500]

Used Cars

[@georgemaragos2378]

Nah, they were all happy days back then

[@MrJoe7500]

Should have played Grease d lightning as the intro.

[@davemcguigan218]

This guy truly loves and appreciates his rare car and I'm sure takes great care of it!

[@JustinAEgan]

Well... I couldn't help but see the "for sale" sign in the back seat... Hope, if it has to go - it goes to a good home. I'd hate to see it resto-moded into something with yet another SBC in it - instead of some version of the 'Studebaker' V-8. Everything shouldn't 'always' be about..... "more power"

[@jakekaywell5972]

Don't worry, the "for sale" sign was just a joke. I had made it only to get the most attention possible at my local Cars + Coffee.

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

agreed!

[@Valor_73737]

In late 1962 I ordered a Gran Turismo Hawk! The dealer advised me of some coming options that would soon be available! Seems he had a mole in South Bend! What I eventually wound up with was a '63 with an optional R-3 supercharged 304 CID Avanti engine, front disc brakes, 4 speed, beefed up suspension, and other goodies. The Avanti engines had some modifications not found on the stock engines such as special camshaft, valve springs, etc! As I recall there were less than 100 built with that engine option! Car was very stable at high speeds, held the road unlike anything I had ever driven. It would peg the 160 MPH speedometer, Had it over 30 years, put over 240,000 miles on it. Sold it in '93, still running. Been kicking myself every since!

[@mikenic7793]

Nice story.😄

[@exionem]

Nice to see a millennial kid appreciating a classic.Hard to see this nowadays.

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

Agreed

[@ngauruhoezodiac3143]

Who wouldn't love a car like that? The only problem is the availability of spare parts.

[@MrSlicer2424]

What a great video!! I love the kids delivery!

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

agreed

[@joshbacon8241]

Wow, I never heard of this car until now!

[@Bandit1one]

Josh Bacon my dad and our family had 3 generations working at Studebaker in South Bend Indiana until they closed in the 60s..

[@gc4060]

Josh Bacon same

[@JustinAEgan]

I really, really - really! Wanted an Avanti... as did a lot of people. So much so that even after Studebaker closed; The Avanti was revived 3, 4 ... maybe 5 times? The hawks as well as the Avanti, could be purchased with an early version of the Paxton centrifugal supercharger, from the factory. Gear-heads still lust after them - they were really one of the first cars to get into streamlining. ... as a kid, me and a few buddies actually pooled our limited funds (from summer jobs) and bought a President (a 4-door sedan made by Studebaker) with that same 289 Studebaker V-8... we ended up selling it, for parts - to some collector, who was restoring '54 Hawk - at least it died a "noble" death!

[@garylangley4502]

May have known some friends who's family worked for Studebaker for many years, including engineering. The Bokon family.

[@eloidor988]

Oh MG! Really? Neither did you hear of Delorean, Tucker or Duesenberg? All real American car companies founded by revolutionary entrepreneurs, destroyed by the avarice of GM, Chrysler and Jewish oil cartel barons. Research your history and draw conclusions.

[@DresdonAcacinTheOriginal]

That was very well presented, great job

[@20alphabet]

Sounds like he reads more than he converses

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

agreed!

[@oldmanwood5011]

Very refreshing to see a young person with a deep love of classic American automobiles. Parenting done right. Well done.

[@RamTruckSteeringFix]

Bravo - I can tell he has a great family & influences - super encouraging ! What a car - reminds me of what my dad or his buddies in the early 70's drove - my earliest memories of cars.

[@jakekaywell5972]

@@RamTruckSteeringFix Thank you kindly for that! I also would like a Singer Gazelle to round out my tiny collection. Do you know what that one is? It's such a little charmer!

[@jeffwisener1378]

Lol, good parenting? Being a good person, considerate of others is good parenting. It's not important if you like an old car or not.

[@jakekaywell5972]

@@jeffwisener1378 I'd like to think that I'm also considerate of others and generally a good person, but liking and appreciating vintage machinery such as my car is a bonus.

[@G0K3001]

Young man has good taste- Good for him. Love the car and color-

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

agreed

[@electronicsNmore]

That guy should be a used car salesman. LOL

[@Tardisius]

I live in South Bend, my grandfather worked in the Studebaker plant and I learned to drive in a Studebaker =))

[@Ok3B]

Wow!---Lucky You.

[@DoowopAl1]

I also worked at Studies in 1962 after my time in the Air Force.Was laid off just before Christmas 1962.

[@archangele1]

Our first family car was a '51 Champion coupe. The classic bullet nose Studebakers of the early 50's. His cousin had a 57 Hawk with a factory 4 speed manual. My best friend's first car was a '64 Studebaker Lark. Studebaker, the car of the future!

[@robertslegers257]

My dad bought that same model and year . I went with him to pick it up at dealer. I was 6. My dad died 5 years ago. That video brought me to tears. Amazing what feelings cars can trigger.

[@wholeNwon]

Really superb narration and presentation. I predict that you have a bright future. A high school buddy had a similar one that we used to fill with friends and take to the beach. It performed well and we had a blast in it. That was a very long time ago.

[@Dcc357]

The video quality was ahead of its time in the 1960's lol.

[@davidjames666]

Dcc357 it was probably shot on 35mm film which can be easily converted to HD or 4K. I feel bad for shows recorded "live on videotape" for example "All in the family". If you watch the reruns, it's always blurry, and you can not make out objects in the background, and even close up shots lack even basic detail.

[@seed_drill7135]

The '62 GT did greatly outsell the '61 Hawk thanks to the redesign that made it look contemporary. But it was still tiny numbers compared to the T-bird. That's one lucky kid.

[@Crazy-Chicken-Media]

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD PLEASE TELL ME HE HAS HIS HAIR LIKE THAT 24/7! Wonderful car and a well deserved owner!

[@jakekaywell5972]

I do, don't worry.

[@Crazy-Chicken-Media]

Jake Kaywell well, why the he'll not?

[@nahmaninisithole2734]

It's the "Green Christine"! Yes you heard it here first. Yes I know it's a Studebaker. I have always loved Studebaker cars. I am referring to the nice young man who is really into his car. I mean it as a compliment. Thanks Scotty!

[@mikemorales1725]

The rear end could pass off as the front end.

[@jakekaywell5972]

The "rear grille fascia" as my Studebaker parts manual calls it was supposedly inspired by the Citroen DS. Emphasis on supposedly...

[@devonriley110]

Tucker had a rear grill as well, of course it was rear engine...

[@recoveringnewyorker2243]

It's funny you picked up on that. Studebaker was known for that kind of styling. It's what made it distinct.

[@billolsen4360]

@@recoveringnewyorker2243 Yup, truly a handsome design

[@clarebutterfield6927]

REALLY?

[@james1795]

The back seat can also be used to sit in? Hmm...it brings back wonderful memories. A great classic automobile (not just a car).

[@WilliamParmley]

Beautiful! If I had one of those I'd drive it every day just to make people look. And... Extra points for the proper British pronunciation of Jaguar!

[@pizzaparker9464]

I have never seen a person more in love with their car than this. I can't even begin to imagine how overjoyed he must've been when his dad helped pitch in for the car.

[@MostlyBuicks]

I have always been fascinated with the Hawks. The GT Hawk being my favorite. Did they ever come with manual 3 speed w/electric overdrive like my 1956 and my 1957 T-Bird had? I think they had 3 performance levels on that engine too. R1, R2 and R3. The R3 set land speed records at the Salt Flats if memory serves. No cop car could catch them on the open road!

[@curtknight1021]

The thing that hurt Studebaker in the horsepower race was that their small, but heavy, engine could not be bored out for much more displacement. Many were swapped for GM engines; Cadillac V8 was larger, and lighter, for example...

[@warringtonfaust1088]

@@curtknight1021 Yes, a Studillac appears in an early James Bond novel, operated by a CIA agent.

[@gtpcruiser02]

Young Dude....That was a very professional, eloquent presentation!

[@Ok3B]

THANK YOU BOTH_! I'm fast pushing 80 years, & started bonding with Dad as his "go-ferr" in 1943. The smells of repairing. The polishing of all the Carome, & of horse-hair stuffing. The car my Dad gave me was a boxy red & white Nash/Rambler. I tweeked it with rubber bands & coat hanger wire to get 3rd gear going right. even now I feel alive as I slip from my walker to slide on plastic under a car. What a delight to see a young fellow so avid & aware of real true cars. Thanks U_2 again. I'm still a Shade Tree Manic, now Tweekin a Montero Sport 2000. what a pleasure, wish I could have had some real shop training. Dad, was my brains he did NOT have to use--- books__ I do . But my mind gathers my parts. I used a .22 gun shell to repair a steering wheel horn button, on a 81 toyota & it was still working when we said "Adue" never-stop the adventure_OK

[@raven6948]

That is a very neat and rather rare sight awesome I tip my hat to the owner /care taker of such a fine example

[@istvanmeissler2238]

Nice young man who, thankfully, appreciates an older car. Remember gentlemen, we NEED a younger generation to care about and want to drive and preserve these wonderful pieces of our automotive past. His parents did good. Drive on.

[@ejbeckgt]

My dad was a Packard/Studebaker mechanic .

[@stevethomas760]

A 4 speed! Great job on the video. My brother and his wife bought a '56 Hawk at the '19 Mecum Kissimmee auction. A really , really nice car, unique for sure.

[@bighugemike6078]

Just love the way they made cars back then

[@mikeskidmore6754]

I am very aware of this Model have studied Study Baker some over the Years they were a Company that made High Quality Wagons.. I have been to their Museum in South Bend IN.. They are still in Business they built the AM General Hummer Same Company .. The CO pulled the Plug on Car Manufacturing and left their Dealers in Limbo.. Bad Business Move..

[@archangele1]

The classic Raymond Lowey and Virgil Exner designs that are timeless. Studebaker used both Exner and Lowey designs to create some really cool looking vehicles that were way ahead of their time.

[@donnafromnyc]

Raymond Loewy. But this is a Brooks Stevens design, and a beauty.

[@rayadams5076]

I once had a '59 Silver Hawk. Wish I still did.

[@mountainclimber48]

Great video Jake. One of the most beautiful cars ever produced, a work of art.

[@stephen1991]

I've always loved the styling of the late 50's-early 60's Studes. I've promised myself that when I get rid of my Tbird, I'm getting one of these.

[@bdpopeye]

Great Video! I love this young man enthusiasm! Studebakers were great cars....and contrary to what many think, that motor is NOT a Ford! It is a Studebaker!

[@shawnbarry3893]

Beautiful car 🇺🇸 made in the USA.

[@beyonbeach]

That's s nice car thank you for sharing

[@Frank-mm2yp]

A classic coupe with ample leg room in the backseat! What a concept!

[@curtknight1021]

Predated the Mustang by a decade,. .sorry Ford fans !

[@tomedgar4375]

“Sort of working AM radio” love that he has kept it original.

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

hahah

[@richardhernandez3088]

Great video Scotty

[@Chip-Monk]

He skipped the commentary on the unique back end grill

[@jakekaywell5972]

I had written a lovely diatribe on it, but it got cut out due to time constraints on the video. Sorry...

[@DetroitNerd]

Jake Kaywell You should definitely make content. Fun to watch

[@winstonelston5743]

The Hawk restyle for 1962 was an afterthought. Sherwood Egbert, new president of Studebaker-Packard inherited something of a financial mess when he came on board in early 1961. He immediately saw the need for a complete redesign of the '61 model line, hoping that it could be ready in time for the '62 model year. He brought industrial designer Brooks Stevens ("...the seer that made Milwaukee famous..."), known for pulling very frisky rabbits out of very shabby hats) in. Stevens simplified model offerings, facelifted and revised the Lark line (which had its origins in the 1953-model sedans) extensively and had the new models ready in time for the autumn introduction. Most importantly, the Lark design and tooling came in under budget. There was little money or time to redesign the Hawk (Stevens later remarked that the budget for the entire Studebaker redesign was about the same as for a Plymouth door handle), yet he made the Gran Turismo Hawk look entirely new with a new roofline, simplified rear quarter panels, and some carefully styled trim bits (notably those taillights and the stainless band around the grille tombstone). There was no money in the budget to revise the rear deck stamping (a complicated panel with narrow horizontal ribs). Stevens' solution was the simple stamped stainless steel panel, textured and painted to echo the tombstone grille mesh. Brilliant, beautiful, and it looked expansive but actually saved money. The '63 Hawks got a face-lifted grille and front trim, along with a revised stainless panel for the deck lid. In '64, Stevens managed a complete reskin of the bread-and-butter Lark-type models (now called Challenger, Commander, Cruiser, Daytona, and Wagonaire), and finally had enough budget to smooth the deck lid for the limited final run of Gran Turismo Hawks.

[@TheIntrinsicman]

Beautiful and breath taking Car! thanks for the video !

[@aaronrowland9784]

As a locksmith of 20+ years, I can state that the lock covers were there to keep dirt out of the locks, so the locks would work with the key, regardless of the weather. I wish all cars had them.

[@fideauone3416]

They were really great mostly overlooked cars. The Golden Hawk was my favorite. Then there is the Avanti. Great cars but unappreciated. They look batter today among all the cookie cutter models we have now.

[@godfreyberry1599]

Don't forget the Lark.The Studebaker V8's apparently on the shortlist of the very best of American engine design & engineering ever.

[@curtknight1021]

The Ford guys picked up the ball fumbled by Studebaker, and got full credit for the Mustang !

[@mikemorales1725]

That is one cool car, man!

[@marioiacolucci]

Mike Morales I saw TT like Audi tt

[@jkdm7653]

"Rutabagas" were always standouts on our streets...power to spare(remember the Avanti?), but without the widespread popularity image enjoyed by Ford and GM products.Too bad.

[@TrueBlueEG8]

What an absolutely beautiful thing, whether you like cars or not, you have to be able to appreciate this...

[@coloradopete7198]

I have a 63 and its one of my favorite cars to drive. I added a 5 speed overdrive because here in Colorado some of the speed limits are 75 mph. That old Studebaker keeps up with everything on the road.

[@gt-37guy6]

That is awesome....that is the way to go! And I appreciate the fact that you DRIVE that car! I'm driving my 74 Buick as much as I can afford to feed the monster...Betting you get 18 mpg or better on the highway with the 5 speed?

[@mikecar52]

Thank you for sharing it with us around the world Jake. I viewed this in South Australia.

[@jakekaywell5972]

Really? I have a relative down there! I don't suppose you actually ride kangaroos everywhere? Nah, that would be silly. *sigh*

[@alphamacho6401]

Rev up your engines!! 🏎💭💭

[@RiggyRonnie]

Alpha Macho you always put this comment in his videos and it always gets the likes.

[@mightyrawk7808]

The Questioner right he always add the it and Scotty is forgetting about it

[@Legend-lc9bv]

Alpha Macho *get out mi caaa*

[@ionicskunk]

Where is Pinky Tuscadero ? Nice car though.

[@mercoid]

bruce vandeweg ...LoL

[@Scott_6666]

As a teen, I had a raging hard on for Pinky.

[@jakekaywell5972]

I'm sorry, did I say something wrong?

[@markbaum9615]

Jake Kaywell .....no jake....welcome to KZbin.... An abundance of assholes.... Personally like the car and your presentation.....your folks should be proud.....

[@zeframc]

Awesome car!

[@jackjohnson7396]

I remember the model, I was a kid when this one came out. Always was intrigued by Studebakers too.

[@20TIL6]

What a great young man! Great job to his parents.

[@onenikkione]

He's fortunate to be so young and appreciate such a nice rare car, thanks for showing this one Scotty.

[@CaneSugarHD]

If I were him I'd roll up to strangers and ask them what year it is, and then drive away saying "Aahh hell no." For added effect he could also play some 60's music in the background.

[@jakekaywell5972]

That's what the hidden Bluetooth speakers are for.

[@MrLuvOldies]

50's music,for the 50's car.

[@Mooseman327]

Great idea. Some 1962 hits are "Sherry" and "Big Girls Don't Cry" by The Four Seasons, "Ramblin' Rose" by Nat King Cole, "I Can't Stop Loving You" by Ray Charles, "Can't Stop Falling in Love" and "Return to Sender" by Elvis Presley, "Green Onions" by Booker T. and the MGs, "The Locomotion" by Little Eva, and "The Monster Mash" by Bobby 'Boris' Pickett and the Crypt-kickers.

[@mardakworkshop4450]

love this kid 👍🏻👍🏻😍😍

[@mizravenkustoms]

I also have a few Studebakers - a wagonaire and a 1964 commander. The commander was featured in hot rod magazine in the 60s. Also have a 1963 avanti R2

[@Lumby1]

The Studebaker Avanti from 1962-3 is a beautiful, rare automobile. This Gran Turismo Hawk is also a beauty, thanks for the tour!

[@johnwilson918]

Beautiful car! What a great find! I'm also glad to see young people interested in preserving automotive history!

[@Pgcmoore]

thats a beauty, an damn, when that door shut, it's solid!

[@fareedrakeib1288]

that's a beauty

[@Foomba]

My folks had a 1953 Studebaker Commander . Similar lines to the Gran Turismo.

[@jakekaywell5972]

That's because my GT Hawk actually used the same bodyshell as your '53 Commander! Yes, that horrid year would define the rest of Studebaker's car production alright...

[@alanblanes2876]

@@jakekaywell5972 1953 was a great car year. Ever seen the Cadillac Ghia from that year? Silver Shadow meets Bugatti Veyron.

[@jakekaywell5972]

@@alanblanes2876 Great year for cars in general, yes. Great year for Studebaker specifically, no. The Chevrolet-Ford price war basically crippled all the remaining Independents and the fact that Studebaker was completely unprepared for the demand on their lovely coupes didn't help matters. 1953 was really the moment when Studebaker was doomed as an automaker. Everything afterwards just forestalled the inevitable. However, that element of creative desperation is exactly why I love my '62 GT Hawk so much. It's just great!

[@ahmadghosheh3104]

Classical beauty.

[@billolsen4360]

And why is no one designing like that today? Nissans looks like BMWs that look like Lexus's

[@jgriffin635]

Great video! Does this guy have his own youtube channel?

[@An9eL_C]

Beautiful, a time when vehicles were works of art...

[@dukebmxrider]

The lines are amazing! such a beauty. Love the leather dash

[@robertbruce5213]

Well I heard of it...my stepdad had one!

[@Imtotallydiggingthis]

Beautiful car I must say! The guy is very proud of it, it really shines through his eyes. And not without cause!

[@barbaramollmann5990]

Beautiful car, it's been years since I saw a Studebaker! Thanks!

[@stanroberts4820]

Yep,very familiar with the Studibaker lineup

[@gchsbus]

The side burns, the leather jacket, the accent, and the car. I love this guy. Bring him back for something else. I don't care what the segment is about. We love him!

[@tomsetlock7380]

Everything's just so lovely!

[@jeffking291]

Studebaker: my favorite brand. I remember these well 🙂📻

[@FreedomForce100]

Such a stunning car! Great to see young generation appreciate classic beauty.

[@neildickson5394]

A car never heard of? Your kidding, right? Maybe non car buffs, but people who know cars from the 50's and 60's would know the fabulous Hawks. The GT, or Gran Turismo models were the first GT's, and were as classicly designed as a Packard, or Duesenberg from the 30's. It's low production will make it more and more coveted over time. Compare it to say something like a Rambler Marlin and you'll see it's beauty, elegance and grace. Other similar cars of It's era were of course the Thunderbird, and the Chrysler Turbine.

[@bigbri4090]

That GT Hawk is a beauty. I owned a 1957 Packard Clipper (made by Studebaker) from 1998-2002 with the same 289 motor and used the thing as my daily driver...it was surprisingly reliable and actually never left me stranded. thanks for sharing with us.

[@billolsen4360]

My business partner revealed last year that he had a 58 Packard Hawk that he'd sold to a collector in 2010. Rare as hell...the guy he sold it to is gonna make some long green on it if he lives long enough.

[@jakekaywell5972]

@@billolsen4360 Well, considering only 588 Packard Hawks were ever made to begin with, rare doesn't even begin to describe it.

[@nam6866]

My Aunt Peggy WON that car at the Indiana.State Fair.many years ago.

[@A.R.C.77]

Great Scotts

[@julianagil2427]

😮👏👏👏 I would drive that car

[@EssenceofPureFlavor]

Coolest car on here yet

[@gregghorner9107]

Another great Studebaker is featured in Comedians in Cars getting Coffee..

[@Timoteo3858]

Great flashback Scotty, I too had a STUDEbaker as my first car. Though not as nice as this Hawk, mine was a 61 Lark VI 2 Dr in white with red interior.

[@boomanhill9758]

Scotty Kilmer my Mann how's it going? 💪🏻✊

[@scottykilmer]

hello!

[@johnbockkom9361]

It’s amazing Ha!

[@Bandit1one]

Lovely

[@jackblack4110]

I love the color. You rarely see green cars these days

[@rodf73]

Cool to see young people interested in classic cars.

[@billolsen4360]

Yeah most millennials don't seem too interest in cars period.

[@slicksnewonenow]

What a GREAT kid! And such a nice Stude! And for all the Schmoes commenting below on "how the kid looks/dresses/thinks", etc... THANK GOD he's not "like"" 80% of "normal" people, who could actually care less about most things... This guy is truly interested in our AMERICAN CULTURE. I'm turning 52 and have been in to Rockabilly since I was about 14.... I had/have the haircuts, clothes, cars, motorcycles, boats, homes... All the "real" AMERICAN STUFF... Man, was I considered goofy back in the 1980s! But STILL haven't changed, and yes, Virginia... I'll keep on till I'm dead! I believe that "modern day" folks have become kind of complacent to and with the consumer krap we're fed constantly, in all respects... Like "needing'" to have the flavor of the minute THINGS, all while squealing about what absolute JUNK most stuff is nowadays... So we then turn around and BUY MORE JUNK... this kid TRULY "GETS IT", at least for now... Glad to see this!!!! Cheers!

[@jakekaywell5972]

Well, it sure is nice to hear such kind words from the older folk here. My first experience with classic cars was with a rather plumby 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk. III and a 1979 MG Midget that liked to set herself on fire when she was feeling just the right flavor of pissy. From there, I migrated to Big Three stuff, but I soon realized that those cars did not suit me at all. No…what I needed was an Independent. As for how I dress, I simply like to do it. It is out there while still being dignified and classy. Thanks again for the comment.

[@jakekaywell5972]

Fun fact to all of you gents: The GT Hawk when new had a MSRP of $3,095. While that was a quite a chunk of change for the period, the only competitor to this car (the almighty Thunderbird) carried an eye-watering price tag of $4,453 before cracking open the options book. If anyone thinks that this car is "unneeded", I can name plenty of things that are more so, knockoff Twinkies being one of them.

[@DrivingTheClassics]

I just melted on this one. I am a Studebaker guy. 1957 Golden Hawk is my DREAM car. But this GT, just got my blood pumping. I have heard of them and have seen them on line, but have never witnessed one in real life. I am so glad to see this young man's pride in his. Keep up the good work! Drive the Passion!!!

[@jakekaywell5972]

Why thank you kindly for the comments! While not my absolute favorite, I have to admit that the Golden Hawk is awfully nice. Anyway, I can tell you plenty more about Daisy-Mae here if you would care to listen.

[@ImpalamansGarage]

Great kid! The future of the car hobby looks bright.

[@balesjo]

Man, as much as I love T-Birds, if I had to choose between one from that period or a Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk, it would be the Studebaker! Beautiful car!

[@jakekaywell5972]

@Russ Gallagher No. It wasn't. The 289 cu. Studebaker V8 was originally designed as a 232 cu. unit by Studebaker in 1951. It is purely a Studebaker!

[@robertlee9437]

A friend had a band Studebaker Hawk and he had one!

[@dancahill9122]

Robert Lee : A younger friend in high school had a Hawk, I think. Don't know if it had an un-sancronized transmission or not. But when he drove it, he would quickly double clutch and ever sow slightly,blip the throttle between gears. Beautiful ! ! Thinking about it now, I sure wish I would have asked him to teach me how to drive like that ! ! ! Wonderful days ! ! !

[@TheStobb50]

The Head designer with Studebaker came to the UK after Studebaker went out of business to work for the roots group and produced smaller versions of the same car Sunbeam Rapier/Alpine and more. Great video and well presented thank you

[@ianmccoy1999]

You have this lovely......

[@Valor_73737]

In mid 1962 I went to a Studebaker dealer to order a GT Hawk. I have always been the type that avoids a "Me too" life style, so instead of buying what every one else did, I chose the Hawk! Dealer convinced me to wait for the '63 model because it would be available with some very interesting options and upgrades! What I wound up with was one of, as I recall, less than 100 built with the Avanti R-3 engine option! That was the fastest car I have ever driven, was capable of pegging the 160 MPH speedometer, cruised effortlessly at 80, averaged about 22 MPG at that speed, and held the road with tremendous stability. Absolutely no "float"! I sold it in '93, still running, with over 240,000 miles to a fellow who has restored it! Engine was top overhauled just under 200,000 miles! Wish I still had it!

[@a1axel738]

Bet you he takes his dates to drive ins

[@devonriley110]

Needledrop Stan The ladies love the drive in.

[@markbaum9615]

I would too.....make her pay as well

[@jakekaywell5972]

Of course I do, my good sir! The only thing is I would charge them a fairly substantial fee for the ride. Price of admission, so to speak.

[@markbaum9615]

Jake Kaywell ....all women charge a price for insertion.....haha

[@steveb.6267]

That’s a true timeless classic. Thanks for the presentation.