Why is this VIN# have a K in it

[TMAN0950]

Hi does anyone know why this VIN has a K in it? This is a GT Hawk for sale in California. I would like to find out more about it if I could. Thanks for your help 63VK61667

[studegary]

Hi does anyone know why this VIN has a K in it? This is a GT Hawk for sale in California. I would like to find out more about it if I could. Thanks for your help 63VK61667

Because they are using body plate information for a VIN and not the Serial Number.

[TMAN0950]

ok thanks

Thanks Gary, I did think of that!

[StudeRich]

It is simply just the 1667th '63 GT Body welded up on the Body line, means very little. It's a '63V-K6 Hawk Body.

[TMAN0950]

Thanks Rich, this car is for sale at Mecum auction in Monterey, Ca. I was think of bidding on it by phone, but it would be nice to know more about it. Very nice looking car. Thanks for your help

[StudeRich]

Good luck with the Auction, I would Hope that someone was smart enough to Register it by it's Correct Driver's Door Post Serial number 63VXXXXX.

OH, that must be this one:

http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?83055-63-GT-Hawk-R1-at-Mecum-auction

It IS very nice looking.