Reader Profile: 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk

Thanks to Studebaker Guide reader, P.L., for sending me this great write up and photograph of his beautiful '56 Studebaker Sky Hawk.

"My 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk is only one of 66 remaining registered un the US of the original 3,050 built. It has the rebuilt Studie 289 4-barrel engine with the B/W Flight-O-Matic 3-speed automatic. This is a numbers-matching car which is totally original/restored, or has authenitc replacement parts. The restoration was completed here on Long Island, NY in 2009, and since has been meticulously maintained by me, and repaired and upgraded by classic car mechanical and body specialists in Southampton, LI. It is a multiple AACA and other club award winner, and has been profiled in Old Cars Weekly, Newsday, and Turning Wheels magazine."

Thanks again, P.L.!

Desperately Seeking Sky Hawk - 1956 - Studebaker Sky Hawk

Let's give this Studebaker story a positive ending ...

"I'm looking for a 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk that used to be owned by my father. Purchased used from Larry Wright Studebaker Agency in Pasadena, CA on Colorado Blvd. in late 1962 or early 1963. It had the yellow on black California license plates JYC 500."

Read the full article here.

1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk - 10,903 miles

Wow, that trim package is unlike anything I've seen before.

Year: 1956
Make: Studebaker
Model: Sky Hawk
Stock: 30,233
Odometer: 10,903
Engine Size: 289 C.I. V8
Transmission: Automatic
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Grey
Vin: 7809585

Internet Price:$20,990

See the 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk on Specialty Sales' website.

1956 - 1958 Studebaker Golden Hawk

Was the Studebaker Golden Hawk a muscle car?

"Value-wise today, these very rare cars are worth around close to $30,000 in top condition, according to auction results and asking prices in collector car want ads. Of all the independent domestic makes, Studebaker has the largest following. But does that make it an Obscure Muscle Car? Does it deserve a place in the Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot, or is it just a 50’s cruiser that’s only good for car shows, and nostalgia? I’m looking forward to your opinions."

See this article about the Studebaker Golden Hawk at CarDomain.com.