Dad's New Studebaker

[Stude Mick]

Here are some photos of the new Studebaker my dad (Davepink53) brought yesterday. Its a 1957 Golden Hawk, It's a very good and complete car, its had the panel beating done, the chassis has been restored and alot of the parts are already done. Unforunatly I have had to sell my 1955 Commander Sedan to make room for it. A good sacrifice to make I think













Michael Pink
Victoria, Australia

1955 Commander Sedan
1955 Commander Coupe
1961 Lark Cruiser
1963 Avanti R1



Studebaker Car Club Of Austrlaia Website
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[barnlark]

How many projects do you have going on down there!!!? Looks like a smart sacrifice indeed. What a terrific climate for Studes. Fine tune that body and away you go. What's the original color combo and what are your plans for this one, Michael?

[go-studebaker]

Hi Mick,
nice pick up. Dave is going to loose his licence faster now with that weapon. However, as I always say, 'A blown man is always smiling'

That looks like Leon Martin in the pictures at Brian Greenalls place. That looks like a very worthwhile project.

Good luck

Greg

Greg Diffen
Australian Stude nut living in Warwick, United Kingdom

1933 St Regis Brougham Model 56 Dutch delivered
1937 Dicator sedan. Australian Body by TJ Richards
1939 Packard Seven Passenger monster UK delivered
1939 Commander Sedan Australian Body by TJ Richards
1939 Commander Swiss Cabriolet by Lagenthal
1961 Hawk
1963 Daytona Hardtop
1988 Avanti Convertible

[Avantidon]

Mick, thanks for sharing a very nice prize that you have "Down Under". It's great to see the vehicles that you can find down there.

[Stude Mick]

Yes Greg that is Leon. Its actually in his garage.
I think Dad decided he needed something that goes a bit faster after he drove my Avanti
The original colors of it was gold with white fines and white and gold interior. We plan on restoring it one day.
Currently we are restoring a 1925 Delivery Van, after that we are going to do my 55 Commander Coupe then we will do the golden hawk.

Michael Pink
Victoria, Australia

1955 Commander Sedan
1955 Commander Coupe
1961 Lark Cruiser
1963 Avanti R1



Studebaker Car Club Of Austrlaia Website
http://www.studebakercarclub.net

[barnlark]

Was that car an original export LHD from the factory, or a later import by a fan?

[davepink53]

The car was imported to here last year. My other Studes are either 4 or 6 cylinder, being veteran and vintage and 53 champion sedan, Mick was correct! I was feeling jealous after driving his Avanti, so after telling a good friend that I had always wanted a golden hawk, He made me a deal that I could not refuse. It will be hard just looking at it in the back of the garage for a few years while we get everything else done. By the time that comes around, there may be no gas to run it on

Dave Pink
Victoria, Australia

1916 SF Roadster
1925 ER Tourer
1925 Panel Delivery
1953 Champion Sedan
1957 Golden Hawk


Studebaker Car Club Of Australia Website
http://www.studebakercarclub.net