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Send me an email at: mariettamhherridge@elvisfans.com .
The 1956 Golden Hawk was a real Hot Rod in it’s day with a top speed of 130mph in a straight line. They were not
known for great cornering at high speed. However if you just want to drive at a reasonable clip, the car will
handle just fine.
This has been very nicely restored 5 to 10 years ago and has been set up for driving and to give you years of
trouble free motoring.
1956 Golden Hawks are quite a rare car and this particular car is fully loaded with all the great options and a few
excellent upgrades. Thankfully, this car has power steering, as a lot of them don’t and are a bit of a bear to
drive without it, as the Packard motor weighs about as much as a ships anchor.
Repainted in the original colors of Snow Cap White over Ceramic Green the car looks stunning. There are some marks
and chips in the paint work.
Factory options include :-
Power Brakes
Power Steering
Power Windows
Power Seats
Tinted Glass
Climitizer - under floor heater.
3.73 Twin Traction Differential.
Radio
Clock
Modifications include :-
Turner disc Brakes replacing the front drums.
Dave Theibault Rear Sway Bar
Alternator replaces the original Generator
New Exhaust and Shock absorbers. Rebuilt Front End, reconditioned radiator. Tires are all excellent with the
whitewalls turned inwards.
Rebuilt Packard motor coupled with a mid 70’s Cadillac TH400 automatic transmission with a power shift selector.
In order to mount the Avanti style Power Shift automatic selector, the front seat has been modified from original
as pictured.
The rebuilt motor is strong and sounds as smooth as silk. It shifts directly and beautifully with the automatic
transmission.
Interior wise the car has been fully retrimed in the original pattern of green and silver with white piping giving
a striking look.
There is evidence of metal patched rust repair under the front driver and passenger footwell, the rear corners of
the trunk floor and the lower rear quarter window area in the floor.
The repairs are not visual and both doors, front and rear fenders appear rust free.
The previous long term San Francisco owner of this car had 15 Studebaker's in his collection, all of which are
similar to this car. All cars had nice options, retrimed interiors, recognized Studebaker upgrades and had a ton
of money piled into them mechanically.
Thanks for looking.
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