1960 Hawk in Australia with 2,715 miles

[stude dude]

Up for auction next month is an original 1960 Hawk with only 2,715 miles. Deceased estate in Sydney. Looks good but probably needs some work to get it running after sitting for so long.

Its amazing that cars like this still keep turning up after all these years. Check out the link below for photos.

http://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/lot/B7O7NA51WMA121K4/

Chris

[HAWK64]

Chris, I do love that cool weather shield.

[62champ]

Would make a great rural postal car for someone in this hemisphere...and a great color to boot!

[Swifster]

I'm a cynic. I need to see the pedals of a car. I can't believe someone buys a new car and doesn't drive it. It is a very nice car.

[stude dude]

I'm a cynic. I need to see the pedals of a car. I can't believe someone buys a new car and doesn't drive it. It is a very nice car.

Unless of course they die....which is probably what has happened here unfortunately. More information will be forthcoming as the auction draws closer.

Chris.

[2R5]

That car looks like it doesn't need anything ! Never have seen one of those weather shields before.....neat item.

[unclemiltie]

Nice car for sure. Will be interesting to see what it fetches and where the new owner in located.

[studegary]

I'm a cynic. I need to see the pedals of a car. I can't believe someone buys a new car and doesn't drive it. It is a very nice car.

I am sure that you realize how easy it is to change those pedal pads. It used to be commonly done. I would look at a lot of other areas of the car. On an old car, I rarely look at the odometer. It means nothing unless there is documentation to go with it.

[SN-60]

I'm a cynic. I need to see the pedals of a car. I can't believe someone buys a new car and doesn't drive it. It is a very nice car.

A gentleman who had purchased several straight eight Packards special ordered a '56 Executive 2dr.......Was so disappointed with his troublesome new car, that He parked it with around 2500 miles on it.......The car survives....and is now a babied show car, still with about that same mileage.

[stude dude]

As this auction draws closer, some more history has been uncovered. Sold new by York Motors in Sydney to a family in Forbes (country NSW). After the owner passed on it was moved to the town of Forster on the NSW central coast were it was stored under a house, covered with blankets and untouched for about 30 years.

A few local club members has inspected it and the consensus is that it is a genuine 2715 mile car. Still has the original US Royal tires!

Chris.

[BShaw]

I am curious about the seat. Is that a 50/50 or a 60/40 and was that an option on all 1960 Hawks or just export models? I'd love to have that here in Minnesota with the RHD for added cool factor!

[stude dude]

I am curious about the seat. Is that a 50/50 or a 60/40 and was that an option on all 1960 Hawks or just export models? I'd love to have that here in Minnesota with the RHD for added cool factor!

The seats are the same 50/50 type used on US cars. The photo probably makes it look like they are offset.

Chris.

[stude dude]

And I can now report that it sold at auction yesterday for $36,000.

I think I can safely say that the selling price exceeded all expectations!

Chris.

[stude dude]

I have just found out that the winning bidder was a Stude club member in Sydney who wants to remain unknown for now. But I can say that this Hawk could not have found a better home. Some very careful detailing and a thorough mechanical overhaul will soon begin. A great result all round!

Chris.

[EssexExport]

Amazing with that low mileage.