Another car CRYING OUT for better presentation

[bams50]

Definitely significant, looks like it might be a beauty- too bad we can't see it[}] Imagine that car with Steinkamp pictures and listing, or JP. Maybe one of you could make a nice commission scrapping that listing for the seller and re-listing it- the car sure deserves it!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1963-Studebaker-Grand-Turismo-Hawk-2-DR-Coupe_W0QQitemZ200286679337QQihZ010QQcategoryZ6466QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311

"Do they all not, by mere virtue of having survived as relics of a bygone era, amass a level of respect perhaps not accorded to them when they were new?"

[barnlark]

Looks original Bob, wow, 1001, plus an extra "a" in Studebaker. [}] No mention of that R badge right up front.

[DEEPNHOCK]

Question... Provenance.
Is the body tag suffix 1001 idicative of the 'first' GT Hawk (as claimed)?
Or is it the 1001st body of all types off the line?
Inquiring minds want to know....
Jeff[8D]

quote:Originally posted by barnlark

Looks original Bob, wow, 1001, plus an extra "a" in Studebaker. [}] No mention of that R badge right up front.

[JBody]

As usual, You are 100% right, Bams! I have a suggestion: Why not buy this poorly-presented car, puff it, and flip it via the presentation it really needs? I am not implying that you are an opportunist; just that you are the one who knows a good deal when you see it! With your background as a car dealer/restorer, and the means to transport said vehicle, it would be a perfect shot for you. What say?

[Tom Bredehoft]

Didn't we just determine sometime around 1960 or so Studebaker began numbering bodies with 101? That would make this the 900th body welded up. No indication of when it was actually produced.

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Tom Bredehoft
'53 Commander Coupe (since 1959)
'55 President (6H Y6) State Sedan
(Under Construction 564 hrs.)
'05 Legacy Ltd Wagon
All Indiana built cars

[bams50]

LOL! Where'd you get the picture of my Sales Manager Gene??

Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311

"Do they all not, by mere virtue of having survived as relics of a bygone era, amass a level of respect perhaps not accorded to them when they were new?"

[JBody]

Yo, Bams Be Da Man! Ain't No Doubt About It!

[nels]

Anybody got the records handy. I'm not sure serial 1001 had an Avanti engine. I was thinking they came a little later??

[Dick Steinkamp]

quote:Originally posted by Tom B

Didn't we just determine sometime around 1960 or so Studebaker began numbering bodies with 101? That would make this the 900th body welded up. No indication of when it was actually produced.

That discussion was about BODY TAGS, not serial numbers.

The first V8 car produced in South Bend in 1963 was serial number 63V 1001. Although it could have been a V8 Lark, it must have been this Hawk. I'd like to see a picture of the serial number plate and the body tag.

Dick Steinkamp
Bellingham, WA

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[Dick Steinkamp]

quote:Originally posted by A1956GoldenHawk

I just love it when a plan comes together

Dick Steinkamp
Bellingham, WA

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[laughinlark]

They could have taken the pics outside at least. Looks to be sanding dust all over the engine compartment? That's scary on a low suppose to be mileage car! [:0]

Gordon

[nels]

I just checked the cars ID out and it is correct. It is the first pilot car. Original colors, eng jts 1001, hd shocks and springs etc. Neat car. Wonder what it will bring?

[N8N]

Wow. just wow. And it's black too. That one definitely needs to be saved...

nate

--
55 Commander Starlight

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[Dick Steinkamp]

quote:Originally posted by N8N

Wow. just wow.

I'll add one more wow! [8D]

Dick Steinkamp
Bellingham, WA

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[BobGlasscock]

Maybe the other guy in the garage got better pics.

Someone tell me what the car in the driveway is. Is it an old T-Bird?

'50 Champion, 1 family owner