New Studebaker news! (to me anyway)....The very first Gran Turismo Hawk, (non-prototype), built by Studebaker still exists, and its owner is a member of the AOAI Forum! This Ermine White 1962 GT, serial #62V1001, and the GT Hawk that followed it down the production line, serial# 62V1002 were both originally factory showcars....A bit more info on this car can be found on the AOAI FORUM.
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I believe that should read #62V1001 & 62V1002Frank van Doorn
Omaha, Ne.
1962 GT Hawk 289 4 speed
1941 Champion streetrod, R-2 Powered, GM 200-4R trans.
1952 V-8 232 Commander State "Starliner" hardtop OD -
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Does that really matter? Celebrate the joy!1950 Commander Land Cruiser
1951 Champion Business Coupe
1951 Commander Starlight
1952 Champion 2Dr. Sedan
1953 Champion Starlight
1953 Commander Starliner
1953 2R5
1956 Golden Hawk Jet Streak
1957 Silver Hawk
1957 3E5 Pick-Up
1959 Silver Hawk
1961 Hawk
1962 Cruiser 4 speed
1963 Daytona Convertible
1964 Daytona R2 4 speed
1965 Cruiser
1970 AvantiComment
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I don't see ANY problem with quoting the complete, proper Serial Numbers of BOTH Cars, why drop the 62V just because it is repetitive? Sometimes that happens in a very LONG list, but TWO!
Jeeze ! And some people say I am picky!
StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967Comment
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According to advertisement they had a GT in 1961.
Last edited by Carl Purdy; 11-25-2014, 06:04 PM.Comment
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Not really, only the Advertising Co. "had" a "GT" Hawk (in their Ad)!
If Studebaker had intended it to be called a Gran Turismo Hawk it would be in the Brochures, other Magazine Ads and ON the Cars!StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967Comment
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I agree!....Mason was smooth in 'North by Northwest'. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!Comment
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That is correct, Rich. The 'Gran Turismo' name was used as an adjective for 1961, and a noun for 1962-4. BP also explained it in post #2 here: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...cturer+chargerOriginally posted by StudeRich View Post
CraigComment
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Wasn't there somthing about the LAST gt hawk recently? do we now have the first and last?Neil Thornton
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That one was the last supercharged Hawk; http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...ight=SUPERHAWK Not the last, and final GT Hawk.Originally posted by rockinhawk View Post
CraigComment
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Not to nit pick post # 9, but I believe you are referring to Cary Grant in North By Northwest.
BillComment
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HTIH (Hope The Info Helps)
Jeff
Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please. Mark Twain
Note: SDC# 070190 (and earlier...)Comment
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It should be noted that these two cars are not just the first two Gran Turismo Hawks, but are also the first two South Bend assembled 1962 V8 Studebakers.Originally posted by SN-60 View PostGary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longerComment
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Don't forget Captain Nemo in 20,000 leagues under the sea and the german general in the Blue Max,,,an elderly man by that time married to Ursula Andress (in the movie)...nice work if you could get it...regarding 61 Hawks many have argued both ways on the term Gran turismo...however it does seem that the 4 speed hawks were meant by someone to claim the term gran turismo...or Hawk GT a Hawk GT is a great car probably one of the nicest Hawks ever built and a real pleasure to drive...as a final question does anyone have any idea of the number of 61 4 speed hawks manufactured ??Originally posted by DEEPNHOCK View PostComment
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