'62 GT Hawk with 4 speed

[TN GT Hawk]

I bought this car about a month ago and am getting it sorted out. Just wondering how the 4 speed floor shifted transmission affects value and desirability as compared to 3 on the column or automatic. It also has Twin Traction and a full gauge package.

[Bud]

I own a 62 GT with a 4 speed and years ago it was highly desireable, but now there are many people that either can't or don't want to drive a car with a standard transmission so it is tough to say whether or not the 4 speed makes the car worth more. I say yes, but I could be wrong. Bud

[Milaca]

Nice looking car, but it is missing the front turn signal lights. I am in the process of converting some front turn signals from a 1962-63 Lark to fit into a 1962 Hawk as my originals are very rusty. The turn signal assemblies are the same except that a Hawk turn signal has a mounting bracket welded on.
Full gauge package is desirable as it makes the dash panel look complete. As to how much value it adds is likely very negligible.
As for the 4-speed, as Bud basically said, it depends on the preference of the person that intends to drive the car but will likely make the car more desirable to a younger driver (assuming they can drive a stick).

[Hallabutt]

I agree with both gentlemen. To which I will add, today with so few willing or able to do restorative work on a car, I think it's more about condition than it is about options. A full package car may garner more interest, but it's condition will still determine it's value.

[Dwight FitzSimons]

Nice looking car, but it is missing the front turn signal lights. I am in the process of converting some front turn signals from a 1962-63 Lark to fit into a 1962 Hawk as my originals are very rusty. The turn signal assemblies are the same except that a Hawk turn signal has a mounting bracket welded on.

If you would please post a pic or two of your conversion. I have the same issue.

--StudeDwight

[StudeRich]

The '62 hawk Turn Signal/Parking lights have a unusual stepped, Chrome Framed Lens that goes OVER the Housing unlike the similar looking Lark ones that go IN the Housing.
So the Housings AND Lenses would have to be quite different, but not impossible to modify somehow to Fit a Lark Lens & keep water and dirt out.

[Videoranger]

If you are concerned about "value and desirability" sounds like you are looking to flip this car

[TN GT Hawk]

If you are concerned about "value and desirability" sounds like you are looking to flip this car

Only if you define a "flip" as selling a car after owning it 3-4 years. I have a one car garage and like some variety in my old car experience.

[Bob Andrews]

You're not a flipper and thank God, nothing worse than a flipper. They are just evil.

[6hk71400]

I have owned a 62 GT with a four speed. The person that bought it just wanted a GT so he was happy with the four speed. Since 1968 I have owned several Studebakers as well as a few other collector cars such as a Packard, Hudson, Ford and GM cars. It for me has been easy to keep the car as I bought it. The reason is when you modify any car there is always some sorting out that needs to be done. That can make the "old car experience" not that great chasing a bugaboo when you want to be out driving your car.

Do you have an automatic, column shifted 3 speed overdrive, or a four speed?

Bob Miles
Welcome to the forum and owning a GT Hawk, one of several of Studebaker's finest

[TN GT Hawk]

[QUOTE=6hk71400;n1950998]I have owned a 62 GT with a four speed. The person that bought it just wanted a GT so he was happy with the four speed. Since 1968 I have owned several Studebakers as well as a few other collector cars such as a Packard, Hudson, Ford and GM cars. It for me has been easy to keep the car as I bought it. The reason is when you modify any car there is always some sorting out that needs to be done. That can make the "old car experience" not that great chasing a bugaboo when you want to be out driving your car.

Do you have an automatic, column shifted 3 speed overdrive, or a four speed?

It's a four speed, double barrel, Twin Traction 289 (289, 289), (should have been a Beach Boys song). I've had a lot of other cars over the years, including a '37 Packard, '57 Ford Retractable, '51 Kaiser, '66 T'Bird, and others. My attention span is short and my garage is small, so I tend to go through them! I did have a '53 Starliner when I was a teenage kid, but never got it road worthy.

[6hk71400]

Great! Keep it as it is because there will always be a market for a four speed GT Hawk.

[Videoranger]

"I bought this car about a month ago and am getting it sorted out." "Only if you define a "flip" as selling a car after owning it 3-4 years." Your original post stated you just bought the car and then it's 3-4 years, just wondering why the concern about "value and desirability". If you are looking to sell the Hawk market timing and venue will determine cash value. Some like to shift a four on the floor and work the clutch pedal, some like to drive with gas and brake and let the tranny do it's thing. Overall condition and drivability is usually a top concern. Nothing wrong with resale if the seller is honest and buyer is diligent about determining the cars condition.