1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk - $46,200

Milton Robson Auctions recently auctioned this 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk. It's a beautiful car, and it's nice to see a Stude sell for an amount commensurate with its place in auto history.

See more about this Studebaker Golden Hawk here.

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.

Roger Ebert's Journal - Studebaker Golden Hawk

There is a fantastic editorial on the Chicago Sun Times website by Roger Ebert about his Studebaker Golden Hawk. An excerpt: "They say that when a man reaches 40 and finds some spare change in his pocket, his thoughts turn to the car he desired with all his heart in the years before he got his driver's license."

Amen. Read the full article here.

My comment to Mr. Ebert:

Thank you for the amazing journal article Mr. Ebert, and thanks to the readers for the equally indelible comments and web links.

I'm 36 years-old and our 1950 Studebaker Champion binds my Dad and me. It's a joint project that has clear outcomes; you fix it and it purrs; you drive it and see the world; you care for it and the car smiles. It moves you whilst parked (metaphorically).

A Studebaker automobile is unmistakable, and my in mind, unrivaled. Once you drive a Studebaker and take in the sounds, the mix of fresh air and American innovation, you can't shake it... you've been had.

Studebaker Golden Hawk - Held Up - Movie

Ten minutes of Golden Hawk goodness in this clip from Held Up (1999) with Jaime Foxx.

Studebaker Meet-Up - Sacramento - Photographs

The Karel Staple chapter of the Studebaker Drivers Club is exhibiting a half-dozen members' cars at the Towe Auto Museum in Sacramento, CA, including a 1951 Studebaker Champion and a 1950 Studebaker Commander.

Another great set of Studebakers were in the parking lot during today's Karel Staple Chapter meeting. Photographs of some of these vehicles, including a Studebaker truck, Champion and Golden Hawk are below.

1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk - Stamp

As part of its America on the Move stamp series, the US Postal Service is issuing a Studebaker Golden Hawk stamp on October 3, 2008.

"The Oct. 3 first-day-of-issue ceremony takes place at the Fall Carlisle Collector Car & Swap Meet where at least two of the cars—the Chrysler 300C and the Pontiac Safari—are expected to be displayed during the ceremony."

See the Studebaker Golden Hawk stamp details here.