Hawk GTs Built in Hamilton?

[Kato]

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-image.html?adId=1014334017&image=0&enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

According to this ad some Hawk GTs were built in Hamilton. Is that true?

[StudeRich]

Sure most models were also built in Hamilton Ontario Canada, certainly Larks and Hawks. Some years, even Trucks were built there and until 1956 Studebakers were assembled in Los Angeles, CA Vernon Plant.

[Kato]

Sure most models were also built in Hamilton Ontario Canada, certainly Larks and Hawks. Some years, even Trucks were built there and until 1956 Studebakers were assembled in Los Angeles, CA Vernon Plant.

Thanks.. Didn't know Hawks were built there.

[StudeRich]

Thanks.. Didn't know Hawks were built there.

Yep, including 6 Cyl. ones!

[Kato]

Yep, including 6 Cyl. ones!

Very interesting!

[reichsrundfunk]

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-image.ht...ationFlag=true

According to this ad some Hawk GTs were built in Hamilton. Is that true?

Yes. I owned one. A 63. The wheel covers and air filter are very slightly different than US production cars to keep within Canadian law at the time. Otherwise they were identical

George

[8E45E]

Here's an excellent example of a '63 that was built in Hamilton, one of 360 made there that year: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...ghlight=nelson

Craig

[avantibngrant]

I used to own 63VC1206 about 16 years ago. Built in Hamilton 63 GT 289

[Stu Chapman]

However there were no 1964 GT Hawks built in Hamilton.

Stu Chapman

[55s]

Here's mine. 1963 GT purchased by my dad from the Hamilton factory in October 1962.

[Kato]

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Here's mine. 1963 GT purchased by my dad from the Hamilton factory in October 1962.

Very nice car... love the GT's in red!

[Kato]

Well, they say you should learn at least one new thing everyday! Thanks all for enlightening me. BTW .. here are some more photos of the Hamilton built Hawk in the ad. The louvered hood is an interesting addition! Comes with the original hood as well.

[jbroomer]

My brother's 63 R2 was a Hamilton car, 1 of only around 20 (R2s, that is) built there, I believe he once told me.

[8E45E]

My brother's 63 R2 was a Hamilton car, 1 of only around 20 (R2s, that is) built there, I believe he once told me.

There were 18 R2 '63 G.T. Hawks assembled in Hamilton, and 20 engines with the 'JTSC' prefix. So far, there are four Hamilton R2's accounted for.

Craig