Over the past several years there has been several "astonishing" prices paid for Golden Hawks. Hemmings has a 58 GH listed at $165,000, for the "...knowledgeable collector..." Well "exxxxcuse" me. Several years ago I set out to get and restore a 56, 57 and 58 GH but could not find a suitable 58, I guess I should have looked a little harder. Ken, Deltaville, Va.
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It's about time!!!! Mustangs (Shelby's) have been selling for that and more for years.....a freaking glorified Falcon!!!!
The Golden Hawk is certainly the equivalent of the Hawk line.Bez Auto Alchemy
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$165,000 is a bit much, even for a GH. Actually any "knowledgeable collector" wouldn't even consider that. Most Golden Hawks I've seen at $50,000 tops. Personally, my preference would be the '55 President Speedster. But it's such a subjective thing.
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Smithtown,NY
Recording Secretary, Long Island Studebaker Club
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Over the past several years there has been several "astonishing" prices paid for Golden Hawks.
It's about time!!!! Mustangs (Shelby's) have been selling for that and more for years.....a freaking glorified Falcon!!!!
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Ken, 57 Golden Hawks are clearly the post war Stude garnering the highest prices out there. I just heard of another individual who is restoring a 57 GH just to sell it at Barrett Jackson next year and make some money.
That said, I just decided to sell my 57 GH. Solid as a rock car that was being restored but the owner passed away. It has a mod to the roof that can be redone or keep it as is. I will let this go for a really good deal as I don't have the space to hang onto it any longer (this car was mentioned for the first time in another post the other day so hasn't been advertised anywhere). I live pretty close to you so this would be fairly convenient if we work a deal. If you or anyone else out there has an interest, please let me know.
Thanks Jeff
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Yeah, Ive been noticing high prices as well. I saw a Golden Hawk sell for 99,000 on Barret Jackson a year ago. Im hoping that people are starting to get interested in these old Studes. The Golden Hawk is pretty exotic compared to most cars of the same era, its about time it stands out of the crowd.
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Originally posted by studefan View PostKen, 57 Golden Hawks are clearly the post war Stude garnering the highest prices out there. I just heard of another individual who is restoring a 57 GH just to sell it at Barrett Jackson next year and make some money.
That said, I just decided to sell my 57 GH. Solid as a rock car that was being restored but the owner passed away. It has a mod to the roof that can be redone or keep it as is. I will let this go for a really good deal as I don't have the space to hang onto it any longer (this car was mentioned for the first time in another post the other day so hasn't been advertised anywhere). I live pretty close to you so this would be fairly convenient if we work a deal. If you or anyone else out there has an interest, please let me know.
Thanks Jeff
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Originally posted by bezhawk View PostIt's about time!!!! Mustangs (Shelby's) have been selling for that and more for years.....a freaking glorified Falcon!!!!
The Golden Hawk is certainly the equivalent of the Hawk line.
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It is nice to see the Golden Hawks getting their due respect.
I can certainly see why the Shelby GT 350 Mustangs, especially the early ones, bring a high price. The Mustang started the "Pony Car" class of cars. Then you have an iconic motor sports innovator that Ford contracted with to build a very limited number of special cars for performance and racing. These cars were a force in Trans-Am racing and had the heritage of the Shelby Cobra behind them. There were only 562 produced in 65 and less than 2400 in 66. I remember there was a young guy in our town that had a 66. It was a real beast, you could hear him coming a couple blocks away.Pat Dilling
Olivehurst, CA
Custom '53 Starlight aka STU COOL
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Originally posted by JEWELL View PostWhat you just said is what I have been saying for a long time. To many Fords and Chevys at the auctions going for way to much. Mecum auctions has the same model years over and over, gee wiz how many 69 Camero's did they build? 4 or 5 million?
Of course you can now build/buy a brand new 1969 Camaro.
I have a friend that is currently looking to ship (enclosed) his 1969 Camaro convertible from Fishkill, NY to Orlando, FL.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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"Glorified Falcon"?
"Bring crazy money"? Sounds like some of us have never owned or driven a GT-350.
However, I do agree on the "it's about time. I guess if I had never been exposed to a 53 Stude coupe, I would't understand my craziness either. LOL
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Originally posted by Flashback View Post"Glorified Falcon"?
"Bring crazy money"? Sounds like some of us have never owned or driven a GT-350.
However, I do agree on the "it's about time. I guess if I had never been exposed to a 53 Stude coupe, I would't understand my craziness either. LOL
By their logic.....an Avanti should bring 200K. After all they have a racing history behind them.....by a well known racing celebrity. (Granatelli)Last edited by bezhawk; 01-09-2013, 06:11 PM.Bez Auto Alchemy
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I think that most people here are not factoring in restoration costs.
IF one starts with a good car - and has bodywork done, paint, chroming, motor rebuild, interior and everything else done by someone else - and buy some new parts - $60K -$70K is easily spent on a showcar.
The only way to spend much less is to do the work yourself if you are capable.
Retail markups can range from say 15% to more than 200%. The market value is driven by the market.
If the market is there, and someone has taken the time to restore a car, is it not fair to expect a similar return for restoration efforts?
Properly restored Studebakers are way underpriced and a bargain.
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