Been looking at some Studes in my area . What makes this a limited edition ?
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The brass plaque on the dashboard. In the advertising for 1961 Hawks, it was stated that each new owner would be sent a dash plaque proclaiming it a "Limited Edition" 1961 Hawk. My mother actually bought a new 1961 Hawk and was indeed sent a dash plaque with her name engraved on it. The number - whatever it was- had no relation to a serial number and were probably assigned sequentially. She bought her car late in the model year - August 1961 - but it still was only a 3 digit number. Probably most dealers didn't bother to send in the paperwork. I still have that plaque lurking in a drawer someplace. So, to answer the question - "Limited Edition" was just a promotional gimmick. -
Thanks , I learn something new everyday .
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"What makes this a Limited Edition?"
I was going to say, "Lack of headlight rims."
KURTRUK
(read it backwards)
Nothing is politically right which is morally wrong. -A. LincolnComment
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All 1961 Hawks were "limited edition", when you think about it. They didn't build very many.
Dave Bonn
'54 Champion StarlinerComment
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Im going to go and look at this car. I live pretty close. Maybe I can get a good deal on it
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3929. but that is not that low of a number for production, especially for Studebaker. There were only 1772 1964 Hawks (part of a year).Originally posted by Blue 15G View PostGary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longerComment
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Limited edition means that it's the only one that he has.
RadioRoy, specializing in AM/FM conversions with auxiliary inputs for iPod/satellite/CD player. In the old car radio business since 1985.
10G-C1 - 51 Champion starlight coupe
4H-K5 - 53 Commander starliner hardtop
5H-D5 - 54 Commander Conestoga wagonComment
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If the MN license plate on that hawk was the last current one it had, its been off the road a long time. Appears to be the style used from ~'71 to '73. The yellow one on the seat inside the car was used from '68-'70. Given no sticker in the corner of the front plate, does not look like it got renewed after 1971.
Jeff in NDComment
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I can remember the 1962 GT Hawk that my dad bought new having a "Studebaker GT Hawk Expressly Built for............" plaque on the glove box door. It was sent to him by Studebaker after the vehicle was registered with the company as a sale.Comment
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Good luck ! He also has this one for sale . Maybe you can get a two for one deal . .Originally posted by evilhawk View PostIm going to go and look at this car. I live pretty close. Maybe I can get a good deal on it
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I took a look at these cars yesterday and was surprised at how many Studebakers the guy has. He has a beautiful silver R2 Avanti that I couldnt stop drooling over, a 1937 Dictator business coupe that looked like it was driven off the show room floor, a beautiful black 54' two door and other cars he was restoring plus a TON of parts. Apparently he is a fellow SDC member as well. His plans are to sell the two cars listed on Craigslist and a trailer full of parts this weekend at an all Studebaker swap meet in Wisconsin. The Hawk could be restored, but the one I have (even if it looks scary) is actually in better condition so I turned it down. Its great to know that there is a fellow Studebaker enthusiast just a few miles from where I live! Now only if I could remember his name.....Comment
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Ed Bauer? He is also a forum member.Originally posted by evilhawk View Postsigpic
In the middle of MinneSTUDEa.Comment
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Ed Bauer sounds about right. Does he work at a speedshop?Comment
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