1963 Studebaker

Hawk Coupe

8 - Cyl.

Manual

Clear

Gasoline

1963 STUDEBAKER GRAN TURISMO HAWK VIN # 63V-2036 Color SILVER Mileage 1 Int. Color Body Style 2DR Fuel GAS Engine Trans. Auto Stock # C4479 Check the CARFAX FREE History Report FEATURES AND OPTIONS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LOCALLY TRADED, 1963 Studebaker Grand Turisom Hawk, V-8 Engine, 4-speed Manual Transmission VEHICLE PHOTOGRAPHS CONTACT INFORMATION DEALERSHIP ADDRESS Ron Shue Imports 19401 Statesville Rd Cornelius, NC 28031 DEALERSHIP PHONE Phone: 704-896-1115 Fax: 704-896-1128 Call for Hours of Operation TERMS OF SALE We make every effort to present information that is accurate. However, it is based on data provided by the vehicle manufacturer and/or other sources and therefore exact configuration, color, specifications & accessories should be used as a guide only and are not guaranteed. We are not liable for any inaccuracies, claims or losses of any nature. 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The price or final ending bid for listed vehicles as equipped does not include other charges such as: License, Title, Registration Fees, State or Local Taxes, Smog Fees, Credit Investigation, Optional Credit Insurance, Physical Damage or Liability Insurance, Delivery Fees, Finance and/or Documentation Fees. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to the end of auction for the vehicle. Template by Dealer Solutions Software | Ron Shue Imports All Rights Reserved 2009. On Apr-18-11 at 20:12:13 PDT, seller added the following information: 1 of 300 R1 Factory 4 Speed with aftermarket A/C Call Mike with any questions. 516-351-6059 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk Studebaker GT 1962 Studebaker GT 1964 The Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk (or GT Hawk), a sporty coupe sold between 1962 and 1964, was the final development of the Studebaker Hawk series that began with the Golden Hawk of 1956. Contents [hide] 1 1962 1.1 Redesigning the Hawk 1.2 Passenger Compartment Updates 2 Chassis and engineering 3 Annual styling refinements 3.1 1963 3.2 1964 4 The Gran Turismo goes to Bonneville ... and stretches its wings in NASCAR, too 5 In the marketplace 6 End of the line and collectibility 7 See also 8 External links 9 References [edit] 1962 [edit] Redesigning the Hawk The GT Hawk's styling was a fairly radical facelift by designer Brooks Stevens of the older Hawk shape; Stevens went after a European-inspired, clean look for the car he codenamed the "Hawk Monaco" (his prototype even had Monegasque license plates!). The hood from the older Hawk was retained, but was given a more pronounced (imitation) radiator frame to more closely resemble the cars of Mercedes-Benz, which at the time were distributed by Studebaker. The grille inside the radiator frame was patterned after the Mercedes as well. Despite the European influence, the Gran Turismo Hawk drew on American influences, too; the roofline was heavily inspired by the Ford Thunderbird, with thick C-pillars. A chrome edge running from front to rear highlighted the top of the bodywork in very similar fashion to that on the contemporary Lincoln Continental. The taillights were particularly fashioned after the Lincoln's, and the trunk lid was given a faux brightwork "grille" overlay (to hide the grooves of the otherwise carryover 1956-61 lid) that resembled the Lincoln as well. Stevens's extensive yet inexpensive modifications to the body finally rid the car of the 1950s-style tailfins and bodyside trim of previous models. The rear window was nearly flat and recessed, reducing the cost of an ordinarily expensive piece of glass. Overall, the exterior look kept the smooth, aerodynamic style of previous Studebakers but moved up to date. [edit] Passenger Compartment Updates Stevens also cleaned up the interior with a modern instrument panel that could be ordered with a full complement of large, easy-to-read instruments within close range of the driver's line of sight. The top of the instrument panel was also padded to serve as a crash pad. This dashboard would prove to be another Studebaker trendsetter; later Chrysler models in particular (such as the 1977-1989 Dodge Diplomat) would have instrument arrangements clearly inspired by the Hawk. The GT featured bucket seats and a console in the front, befitting a grand-touring car, and all seats were upholstered in either cloth and vinyl or all-pleated vinyl. Unfortunately, the pleated vinyl (which was the overwhelming preference of buyers) was of poor quality during the 1962 production run and deteriorated rapidly. The problem was solved with the change to US Royal Naugahyde vinyl in 1963, but with sales already faltering, the reputation of the shoddy 1962 upholstery didn't help matters. [edit] Chassis and engineering Because of Studebaker's poor financial shape, the underpinnings of the car remained very similar to previous Hawks. For that matter, there wasn't much difference, chassis-wise, between a 1962 Hawk and a 1953 Starliner/Starlight. For 1962, a Hawk buyer could choose from either two- or four-barrel carbureted versions of Studebaker's 289-cubic-inch (4.7 L) V8 engine (210 or 225 horsepower) teamed with standard three-speed manual, overdrive, four-speed or Flight-O-Matic automatic transmission. Rear view of a 1962 GT Hawk Beginning with the 1963 model year, the "Jet Thrust" R-series V-8 engines designed for the Avanti could be ordered throughout the Studebaker line, with the naturally aspirated R1 delivering 240 bhp (180 kW), the supercharged R2 giving 289 bhp (216 kW) and the limited-production supercharged 304.5 in³ (5.0 L) R3 powerplant issuing forth a full 335 bhp (250 kW). Handling and braking improvements were made to match the high-performance engines, with front and rear anti-roll bars, rear radius rods, heavy-duty springs, and front disc brakes all available ala carte or in a "Super Hawk" package (introduced mid year) with an R1 or R2 engine. Avanti engines that were factory installed in Hawks (and Larks) had serial numbers beginning with "JT" (for R1) and "JTS" (for R2), rather than the "R" and "RS" prefixes used in Avantis. The GT Hawk was fairly light for an American car of its class and era, and any of these engines made it a sound performer; the blown R-engines just amplified the Hawk's performance capabilities. Despite the fact that Studebaker's V8 was a heavy engine for its size, the Hawk was, by most accounts, a car with surprisingly good handling, as well as strong straight-line performance. [edit] Annual styling refinements [edit] 1963 For 1963 the car was slightly restyled, with refinements to the front, sides, and rear. Round parking lights below the headlights replaced the previous rectangular ones, set into the corners of the newly-closed side grilles that bore a squared pattern of lines over fine mesh. This same squared mesh pattern was carried over onto the main grille, replacing the simple fine mesh of the 1962 models. Early in 1963 production the parking light bezels were changed and the right side of the dash became woodgrain, matching the area around the instruments. The doors had red, white, and blue emblems added next to the Gran Turismo emblems, and at the rear, the aluminum overlay's colors were reversed and red, white, and blue were added to the Hawk emblem on the top of the trunk lid. Inside, 1963 Hawks have vertical pleats in the seat upholstery, replacing the 1962's horizontal pleats, and have far superior vinyl. 1963,left; 1964,right [edit] 1964 For the 1964 model year, the GT saw some extensive design changes. Tooling money was finally appropriated to eliminate the grooved trunk lid that had required the 1962-63 Hawks' faux rear "grille." The new, smooth trunklid bore a script "Studebaker Hawk" nameplate. Another grille change was made, this time with two new features: A Hawk emblem was centered in the grille, and a circle-S hood ornament (shared with the regular '64 Studebaker passenger cars) graced the top of the grille shell. Perhaps the most interesting and notable exterior change involved the top of the car. Stevens, who had envisioned a half-vinyl-covered roof as part of the original Gran Turismo design, finally got his way with the '64 model. The new "Sport Roof" was made available in two colors (white or black) at a cost of $65. New wheelcovers, shared with the rest of the '64 passenger-car line, were also added, along with painted dots on the headliner vinyl (replacing holes used in 1962-63), new silver-threaded cloth upholstery, larger upper-instrument-panel pad and a new lower-instrument-panel pad, and horizontal pleats on the side upholstery panels (replacing vertical ones). And, for the first time, Hawk buyers could order an AM-FM radio as a factory-installed option. [edit] The Gran Turismo goes to Bonneville ... and stretches its wings in NASCAR, too Andy Granatelli, then president of Studebaker's Paxton Products Division, took two 1964-model Gran Turismo Hawks to the Bonneville Salt Flats in September and October 1963. Both cars, which left the South Bend factory with regular-production 289 V8 engines, were retrofitted with R-series high-performance 304.5 in³ V8s that were built for Studebaker by Paxton. At Bonneville during the September session, the R3-powered car (which was supercharged), designated #5, ran the flying kilometer at a speed of 157.29 mph (253.13 km/h). The R4-powered car (naturally aspirated, but with dual four-barrel carburetors), car #4, set a fastest average speed of 147.86 mph (237.96 km/h). When Granatelli and company returned to the flats in October, the R3 car was driven to a top speed of 154 mph (248 km/h), while the R4 car made several runs at more than 135 mph (217 km/h). The Hawks were among several Studebakers that were run at Bonneville during this time period. The company's cars set 72 USAC records in September, and raised that to 337 the following month. Most of the records were set by the company's Lark-based Daytona convertibles, but the Hawks made a more than credible showing. Impressed by this display of performance, Indianapolis, Indiana's Dick Passwater, a USAC and NASCAR Grand National driver in the 1950s and 1960s, purchased the R3-powered car from Granatelli following the Bonneville runs. Passwater convinced Studebaker to sponsor him, and he entered the car in the 1964 Yankee 300, as well as some other races, including some on dirt tracks. The car's best showing came in the Yankee 300, when Passwater finished tenth despite having brake problems with the car that forced him out of the race. As a humorous aside, Passwater replaced the Studebaker engine in the Bonneville-tested Hawk with a Pontiac mill for the 1965 racing season, using a little bit of chicanery (he placed the Stude engine's valve covers over the Pontiac covers. In a 2001 story written by Denny LeRoy for Jet Thrust News, a Studebaker enthusiast publication, Passwater said of his engine swap (which evidently went unnoticed by race officials), "We cheated back then and sometimes we got caught, but most of the time we didn’t." [edit] In the marketplace Despite Studebaker's efforts to revitalize the Hawk, sales were slow, as indicated by the figures shown below. Sales figures for two of the GT Hawk's primary competitors, the Ford Thunderbird and the Pontiac Grand Prix, are included for comparison purposes: YearGT Hawk SalesGT Hawk Export SalesThunderbird SalesGrand Prix Sales 19628,38894778,01130,195 19634,00962563,31372,959 1964*1,48428392,46563,810 * Studebaker ceased production at its South Bend factory, including all GT Hawk production, on 20 December 1963. Figures shown for the 1964 Thunderbird and Grand Prix are for the entire 1964 model year. Studebaker considered the GT Hawk very much a European-style GT, and accordingly the car was sold in Europe and elsewhere, though not in great numbers. Models shipped to Great Britain and Australia were equipped with right-hand-drive. [edit] End of the line and collectibility When Studebaker closed its South Bend, Indiana plant in December 1963, the GT Hawk was among the models discontinued by the company, which consolidated all production in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, where manufacture of the Lark lasted only two more years, using Chevrolet-based engines. The last GT Hawk, bearing serial number 64V-20197, was painted Astra White and was sold to a (now-deceased) California resident, who owned it until the mid-1980s. It is believed that this GT Hawk still exists today. This car has the distinction of being the last Lark-type or Hawk automobile produced in South Bend that was sold to a private individual. Today, the Gran Turismo Hawk is considered fairly collectable, although prices are affordable, reflecting the car's specialist interest. The GT Hawk is recognized as a Milestone car by the Milestone Car Society. [edit] See also Golden Hawk, Silver Hawk - predecessor Studebakers [edit] External links - catalog images plus photographs, showing a 1963 model - Photo gallery of a 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk [edit] References Langworth, Richard M. (ed.) (2001). The Complete Book of Collectable Cars. Publications International (Lincolnwood, Illinois). ISBN 0-7853-4313-X. Fox, Fred K., Oct. 1992. The Studebaker Hawk: A Primer. Turning Wheels, pp. 6-23. Fox, Fred K., Apr. 1997. 1964 Gran Turismo Hawks, The Last Flight of Studebaker's Spirited Sports Coupe. Turning Wheels, pp. 6-19. LeRoy, Denny, Fall 2001. The Story of Bonneville Car #5. Jet Thrust News. 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Contents [hide] 1 1962 1.1 Redesigning the Hawk 1.2 Passenger Compartment Updates 2 Chassis and engineering 3 Annual styling refinements 3.1 1963 3.2 1964 4 The Gran Turismo goes to Bonneville ... and stretches its wings in NASCAR, too 5 In the marketplace 6 End of the line and collectibility 7 See also 8 External links 9 References [edit] 1962 [edit] Redesigning the Hawk The GT Hawk's styling was a fairly radical facelift by designer Brooks Stevens of the older Hawk shape; Stevens went after a European-inspired, clean look for the car he codenamed the "Hawk Monaco" (his prototype even had Monegasque license plates!). The hood from the older Hawk was retained, but was given a more pronounced (imitation) radiator frame to more closely resemble the cars of Mercedes-Benz, which at the time were distributed by Studebaker. The grille inside the radiator frame was patterned after the Mercedes as well. Despite the European influence, the Gran Turismo Hawk drew on American influences, too; the roofline was heavily inspired by the Ford Thunderbird, with thick C-pillars. A chrome edge running from front to rear highlighted the top of the bodywork in very similar fashion to that on the contemporary Lincoln Continental. The taillights were particularly fashioned after the Lincoln's, and the trunk lid was given a faux brightwork "grille" overlay (to hide the grooves of the otherwise carryover 1956-61 lid) that resembled the Lincoln as well. Stevens's extensive yet inexpensive modifications to the body finally rid the car of the 1950s-style tailfins and bodyside trim of previous models. The rear window was nearly flat and recessed, reducing the cost of an ordinarily expensive piece of glass. Overall, the exterior look kept the smooth, aerodynamic style of previous Studebakers but moved up to date. [edit] Passenger Compartment Updates Stevens also cleaned up the interior with a modern instrument panel that could be ordered with a full complement of large, easy-to-read instruments within close range of the driver's line of sight. The top of the instrument panel was also padded to serve as a crash pad. This dashboard would prove to be another Studebaker trendsetter; later Chrysler models in particular (such as the 1977-1989 Dodge Diplomat) would have instrument arrangements clearly inspired by the Hawk. The GT featured bucket seats and a console in the front, befitting a grand-touring car, and all seats were upholstered in either cloth and vinyl or all-pleated vinyl. Unfortunately, the pleated vinyl (which was the overwhelming preference of buyers) was of poor quality during the 1962 production run and deteriorated rapidly. The problem was solved with the change to US Royal Naugahyde vinyl in 1963, but with sales already faltering, the reputation of the shoddy 1962 upholstery didn't help matters. [edit] Chassis and engineering Because of Studebaker's poor financial shape, the underpinnings of the car remained very similar to previous Hawks. For that matter, there wasn't much difference, chassis-wise, between a 1962 Hawk and a 1953 Starliner/Starlight. For 1962, a Hawk buyer could choose from either two- or four-barrel carbureted versions of Studebaker's 289-cubic-inch (4.7 L) V8 engine (210 or 225 horsepower) teamed with standard three-speed manual, overdrive, four-speed or Flight-O-Matic automatic transmission. Rear view of a 1962 GT Hawk Beginning with the 1963 model year, the "Jet Thrust" R-series V-8 engines designed for the Avanti could be ordered throughout the Studebaker line, with the naturally aspirated R1 delivering 240 bhp (180 kW), the supercharged R2 giving 289 bhp (216 kW) and the limited-production supercharged 304.5 in³ (5.0 L) R3 powerplant issuing forth a full 335 bhp (250 kW). Handling and braking improvements were made to match the high-performance engines, with front and rear anti-roll bars, rear radius rods, heavy-duty springs, and front disc brakes all available ala carte or in a "Super Hawk" package (introduced mid year) with an R1 or R2 engine. Avanti engines that were factory installed in Hawks (and Larks) had serial numbers beginning with "JT" (for R1) and "JTS" (for R2), rather than the "R" and "RS" prefixes used in Avantis. The GT Hawk was fairly light for an American car of its class and era, and any of these engines made it a sound performer; the blown R-engines just amplified the Hawk's performance capabilities. Despite the fact that Studebaker's V8 was a heavy engine for its size, the Hawk was, by most accounts, a car with surprisingly good handling, as well as strong straight-line performance. [edit] Annual styling refinements [edit] 1963 For 1963 the car was slightly restyled, with refinements to the front, sides, and rear. Round parking lights below the headlights replaced the previous rectangular ones, set into the corners of the newly-closed side grilles that bore a squared pattern of lines over fine mesh. This same squared mesh pattern was carried over onto the main grille, replacing the simple fine mesh of the 1962 models. Early in 1963 production the parking light bezels were changed and the right side of the dash became woodgrain, matching the area around the instruments. The doors had red, white, and blue emblems added next to the Gran Turismo emblems, and at the rear, the aluminum overlay's colors were reversed and red, white, and blue were added to the Hawk emblem on the top of the trunk lid. Inside, 1963 Hawks have vertical pleats in the seat upholstery, replacing the 1962's horizontal pleats, and have far superior vinyl. 1963,left; 1964,right [edit] 1964 For the 1964 model year, the GT saw some extensive design changes. Tooling money was finally appropriated to eliminate the grooved trunk lid that had required the 1962-63 Hawks' faux rear "grille." The new, smooth trunklid bore a script "Studebaker Hawk" nameplate. Another grille change was made, this time with two new features: A Hawk emblem was centered in the grille, and a circle-S hood ornament (shared with the regular '64 Studebaker passenger cars) graced the top of the grille shell. Perhaps the most interesting and notable exterior change involved the top of the car. Stevens, who had envisioned a half-vinyl-covered roof as part of the original Gran Turismo design, finally got his way with the '64 model. The new "Sport Roof" was made available in two colors (white or black) at a cost of $65. New wheelcovers, shared with the rest of the '64 passenger-car line, were also added, along with painted dots on the headliner vinyl (replacing holes used in 1962-63), new silver-threaded cloth upholstery, larger upper-instrument-panel pad and a new lower-instrument-panel pad, and horizontal pleats on the side upholstery panels (replacing vertical ones). And, for the first time, Hawk buyers could order an AM-FM radio as a factory-installed option. [edit] The Gran Turismo goes to Bonneville ... and stretches its wings in NASCAR, too Andy Granatelli, then president of Studebaker's Paxton Products Division, took two 1964-model Gran Turismo Hawks to the Bonneville Salt Flats in September and October 1963. Both cars, which left the South Bend factory with regular-production 289 V8 engines, were retrofitted with R-series high-performance 304.5 in³ V8s that were built for Studebaker by Paxton. At Bonneville during the September session, the R3-powered car (which was supercharged), designated #5, ran the flying kilometer at a speed of 157.29 mph (253.13 km/h). The R4-powered car (naturally aspirated, but with dual four-barrel carburetors), car #4, set a fastest average speed of 147.86 mph (237.96 km/h). When Granatelli and company returned to the flats in October, the R3 car was driven to a top speed of 154 mph (248 km/h), while the R4 car made several runs at more than 135 mph (217 km/h). The Hawks were among several Studebakers that were run at Bonneville during this time period. The company's cars set 72 USAC records in September, and raised that to 337 the following month. Most of the records were set by the company's Lark-based Daytona convertibles, but the Hawks made a more than credible showing. Impressed by this display of performance, Indianapolis, Indiana's Dick Passwater, a USAC and NASCAR Grand National driver in the 1950s and 1960s, purchased the R3-powered car from Granatelli following the Bonneville runs. Passwater convinced Studebaker to sponsor him, and he entered the car in the 1964 Yankee 300, as well as some other races, including some on dirt tracks. The car's best showing came in the Yankee 300, when Passwater finished tenth despite having brake problems with the car that forced him out of the race. As a humorous aside, Passwater replaced the Studebaker engine in the Bonneville-tested Hawk with a Pontiac mill for the 1965 racing season, using a little bit of chicanery (he placed the Stude engine's valve covers over the Pontiac covers. In a 2001 story written by Denny LeRoy for Jet Thrust News, a Studebaker enthusiast publication, Passwater said of his engine swap (which evidently went unnoticed by race officials), "We cheated back then and sometimes we got caught, but most of the time we didn’t." [edit] In the marketplace Despite Studebaker's efforts to revitalize the Hawk, sales were slow, as indicated by the figures shown below. Sales figures for two of the GT Hawk's primary competitors, the Ford Thunderbird and the Pontiac Grand Prix, are included for comparison purposes: YearGT Hawk SalesGT Hawk Export SalesThunderbird SalesGrand Prix Sales 19628,38894778,01130,195 19634,00962563,31372,959 1964*1,48428392,46563,810 * Studebaker ceased production at its South Bend factory, including all GT Hawk production, on 20 December 1963. Figures shown for the 1964 Thunderbird and Grand Prix are for the entire 1964 model year. Studebaker considered the GT Hawk very much a European-style GT, and accordingly the car was sold in Europe and elsewhere, though not in great numbers. Models shipped to Great Britain and Australia were equipped with right-hand-drive. [edit] End of the line and collectibility When Studebaker closed its South Bend, Indiana plant in December 1963, the GT Hawk was among the models discontinued by the company, which consolidated all production in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, where manufacture of the Lark lasted only two more years, using Chevrolet-based engines. The last GT Hawk, bearing serial number 64V-20197, was painted Astra White and was sold to a (now-deceased) California resident, who owned it until the mid-1980s. It is believed that this GT Hawk still exists today. This car has the distinction of being the last Lark-type or Hawk automobile produced in South Bend that was sold to a private individual. Today, the Gran Turismo Hawk is considered fairly collectable, although prices are affordable, reflecting the car's specialist interest. The GT Hawk is recognized as a Milestone car by the Milestone Car Society. [edit] See also Golden Hawk, Silver Hawk - predecessor Studebakers [edit] External links - catalog images plus photographs, showing a 1963 model - Photo gallery of a 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk [edit] References Langworth, Richard M. (ed.) (2001). The Complete Book of Collectable Cars. Publications International (Lincolnwood, Illinois). ISBN 0-7853-4313-X. Fox, Fred K., Oct. 1992. The Studebaker Hawk: A Primer. Turning Wheels, pp. 6-23. Fox, Fred K., Apr. 1997. 1964 Gran Turismo Hawks, The Last Flight of Studebaker's Spirited Sports Coupe. Turning Wheels, pp. 6-19. LeRoy, Denny, Fall 2001. The Story of Bonneville Car #5. Jet Thrust News. 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Contact us Languages Deutsch Italiano Svenska This page was last modified on 15 April 2011 at 05:18. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. See Terms of Use for details. Wikipedia® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization. Contact usOn Apr-20-11 at 08:04:22 PDT, seller added the following information: This is a 1963 R1 Model with a motor number of JT1028 240 HP Factory floor mounted 4 speed and factory Bendix front disc brakes with aftermarket A/C. Cmon Studebaker fans this is the one to own!! "Super Performance Package," which added a host of high-performance goodies aimed at making the cars not only go faster, but handle better. Cars equipped with the package were called "Super Larks."On Apr-20-11 at 08:29:18 PDT, seller added the following information: Factory R1 Engine serial number JT1028 Bendix Front Disc Brakes. Factory Floor mounted 4 speed. The Avanti R1 was a 289 cubic inch carbureted version with a 4 barrel and the R2 was a 289 cubic inch version equipped with a supercharger. The R3 was a special performance supercharged variation displacing 304 cubic inches and very few of these were built. The R3 version came with a bored out 304.5 cubic inch V8 stuffed into the engine bay, modified suspension and 4-wheel disc brakes. Responsibility for the aggressive engine development plans fell into the hands of Andy Granatelli of Indianapolis 500 fame. Like the earlier 289 cid R2 version, the R3 was also supercharged, fully blueprinted to racing specs and hand built by Paxton. There were also R4 and R5 performance variations, but none of these were sold to the public. On Apr-20-11 at 08:32:21 PDT, seller added the following information: Factory R1 Engine serial number JT1028 Bendix Front Disc Brakes. Factory Floor mounted 4 speed. The Avanti R1 was a 289 cubic inch carbureted version with a 4 barrel and the R2 was a 289 cubic inch version equipped with a supercharger. The R3 was a special performance supercharged variation displacing 304 cubic inches and very few of these were built. The R3 version came with a bored out 304.5 cubic inch V8 stuffed into the engine bay, modified suspension and 4-wheel disc brakes. Responsibility for the aggressive engine development plans fell into the hands of Andy Granatelli of Indianapolis 500 fame. Like the earlier 289 cid R2 version, the R3 was also supercharged, fully blueprinted to racing specs and hand built by Paxton. There were also R4 and R5 performance variations, but none of these were sold to the public.On Apr-20-11 at 08:34:45 PDT, seller added the following information:Factory R1 Engine serial number JT1028 Bendix Front Disc Brakes. Factory Floor mounted 4 speed. The Avanti R1 was a 289 cubic inch carbureted version with a 4 barrel and the R2 was a 289 cubic inch version equipped with a supercharger. The R3 was a special performance supercharged variation displacing 304 cubic inches and very few of these were built. The R3 version came with a bored out 304.5 cubic inch V8 stuffed into the engine bay, modified suspension and 4-wheel disc brakes. Responsibility for the aggressive engine development plans fell into the hands of Andy Granatelli of Indianapolis 500 fame. Like the earlier 289 cid R2 version, the R3 was also supercharged, fully blueprinted to racing specs and hand built by Paxton. There were also R4 and R5 performance variations, but none of these were sold to the public.On Apr-23-11 at 13:46:15 PDT, seller added the following information: Register Help Remember Me? Forum Today's Posts FAQ Calendar Community Member List Forum Actions Mark Forums Read Quick Links View Forum Leaders What's New? Advanced Search Forum Your Studebaker Forum General Studebaker-Specific Discussion 63 GT Hawk R1 4 Speed If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You will have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. SDC HOME PAGE Events and chapter listings, Turning Wheels classified ads, tech tips, stories, SDC contacts, and much more! + Reply to Thread Results 1 to 16 of 16 Thread: 63 GT Hawk R1 4 Speed View First Unread Thread Tools Show Printable Version Email this Page… Subscribe to this Thread… Search Thread Advanced Search Display Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode Yesterday 12:27 PM #1 nosquids View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Junior Member Join Date Apr 2011 Posts 2 63 GT Hawk R1 4 Speed Hi guys, I just had a few questions to verify if I have a rare one?? The serial number is 63V-2036 Motor number is JT1028. Trying to find out if this is one of the 55 made with the performance package? It is a 4 speed floor shift with the Bendix front disc brakes. I just ordered the build sheet from the museum but any insight would be appreciated. Thanks Michael Dobler 516-351-6059 Reply With Quote Yesterday 02:02 PM #2 BobPalma View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Senior Member Join Date Mar 2005 Location Brownsburg, IN, USA.(NW suburban Indianapolis) Posts 7,472 Yes, Michael; 1963 Hawk #63V2036 was indeed built as an R1/4-speed car, shipped with engine #JT1028 in it. It was Rose Mist in color and had power disc brakes and Twin Traction. It was built 'way too early to have been a "full package" R1 Super Hawk, although it could have been ordered with most of the package goodies. In this case, however, it was not, in that it did not have heavy-duty springs or shock absorbers. Still, a documented Rose Mist, JT-powered 4-speed Hawk is nothing to sneeze at; you do have a rare car. I hope it is in nice shape, or you'll undertake the work to make it so. Congratulations; 'good to hear that it survives. Bob Palma Last edited by BobPalma; Yesterday at 02:13 PM. Reason: spelling Reply With Quote Yesterday 02:07 PM #3 warrlaw1 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Senior Member Join Date May 2008 Location Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Posts 780 Cool find. Welcome to the forum. Dave Warren (Perry Mason by day, Perry Como by night) Reply With Quote Yesterday 02:12 PM #4 Bellingham Studenut View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Senior Member Join Date Oct 2008 Location Bellingham, WA, USA. Posts 226 That is a nice car! The car was built early, before the “Super Hawk” package was available. It is one of 50 1963 R1 Hawks made with 4 speed transmission. Of the 50 R1 Hawks with 4 spd, only 10 were painted Rose Mist. A Rose Mist engine bay looks great with an R1 (as shown in this 63 Cruiser). In addition to disc brakes, 63V-2036 was also ordered with Twin Traction. There were 369 total 1963 GT Hawks built with R1 engine. If anyone is interested, we have a 63 Hawk with good running R1 engine, but needing full restoration, For Sale $4,600. Contact me if interested. Thanks, James Bell The Bell Collection Bellingham, WA. Reply With Quote Yesterday 05:14 PM #5 nosquids View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Junior Member Join Date Apr 2011 Posts 2 Thanks to everyone that has responded! It's great to find out this one is a little special. I have it listed on Ebay item # 270737387289 right now if anyone wants to put it in there collection! Thanks Michael Reply With Quote Yesterday 05:16 PM #6 Warren Webb View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Senior Member Join Date Apr 2008 Location Perris, Ca, USA. Posts 1,428 Welcome to the forum! Nice to see another R series 63 Hawk surface! One day I hope to repaint my Hawk back to the rose mist it originally was. Pictures?? There was an article on R series Hawks back in the early 90's that had a breakdown of production. Rose mist is a rare color. At the time if my memory is correct there were 6 other R-2 Hawks known plus mine in that color. Congradulations! 60 Lark convertible 61 Champ 62 Daytona convertible 63 G.T. R-2,4 speed 63 Avanti (2) 66 Daytona Sport Sedan Reply With Quote Yesterday 05:53 PM #7 Bob Andrews View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Senior Member Join Date Jul 2010 Location Parish, central NY Posts 2,844 Here it is: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...i%3D1&viewitem Proprietor- IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys) Formerly bams50 Proud NON-CASO GOD BLESS AMERICA Ephesians 6:10-17 Illegitimi non carborundum There is only one way to avoid criticism; do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing. -Aristotle Reply With Quote Yesterday 06:13 PM #8 8E45E View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Senior Member Join Date Aug 2005 Location , , Canada. Posts 4,653 Originally Posted by Bellingham Studenut A Rose Mist engine bay looks great with an R1 (as shown in this 63 Cruiser). Of course, that's YOUR car, James! Here's a couple of more photos I took of that nicely detailed engine compartment: Craig Reply With Quote Yesterday 08:59 PM #9 (S) View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Senior Member Join Date Aug 2010 Location Ferndale, Washington Posts 496 Now, ....let me at that Avanti # 1 (or other special cars) and I'll show you what else I can do... (S) Reply With Quote Yesterday 10:36 PM #10 edpjr View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Senior Member Join Date Dec 2008 Location Denver, NC, USA. Posts 705 This one is just right down the road from me. It's been far sale for awhile locally at $14995.00 Looks like a really nice vehicle from the pix. Originally Posted by Bob Andrews Here it is: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...i%3D1&viewitem edp/NC \'63 Avanti \'66 Commander Reply With Quote Yesterday 11:24 PM #11 barnlark View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Senior Member Join Date Dec 2007 Location Northeastern Ohio Posts 4,985 Well, the firewall is still the rare Rose Mist. No shots of the inside of the trunk. I wonder if that was left original, too? A red interior wouldn't have been my choice with the Rose Mist, but I wonder how many were made with that combo in '63 to push this to an even more rare of an example? Beautiful interior color. Looks striking with the gold even though it's not the rare stock color. Last edited by barnlark; Yesterday at 11:26 PM. Reply With Quote Today 05:28 AM #12 ClaymoreWW View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Visit Homepage Senior Member Join Date Sep 2007 Location Battle Creek, MI, USA. Posts 780 Mine is not a Hawk nor an R1, but my 63 Daytona was originally Rose Mist with a red interior. I am always surprised that Rose Mist was as popular as it seems to be. Either it was popular or there are a lot of survivors that color (maybe they survived because no one wanted to drive around in that color? just kidding!) --george 1963 Lark Daytona HT - 63V J8 175 53-54 C/Ks, 55 Speedsters, 63 Daytonas, Wagonaires Registries http://www.teamwetworks.com/stregs/ Reply With Quote Today 05:49 AM #13 r1lark View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Senior Member Join Date Oct 2004 Location Winston-Salem, NC, USA. Posts 1,468 Originally Posted by barnlark Looks striking with the gold even though it's not the rare stock color. I was going to say that the outside looks like Rosemist on my computer, but after going back and looking, I'm not quite sure now. I do like the Magnum 500 style wheels on the car though.......always wondered what they would look like on a GT. Paul Winston-Salem, NC Visit The Studebaker Skytop Registry website at: www.studebakerskytop.com Reply With Quote Today 08:19 AM #14 camden View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Junior Member Join Date Aug 2007 Location Jacksonville, Il, . Posts 24 I also have a 63 Hawk s/n 63V-2036, R1 eng. No. JT-1267 with 4-speed trans.. Its listed for sale in this months Turning Wheels. Not much response. I guess the times are not right. Reply With Quote Today 08:30 AM #15 BobPalma View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Senior Member Join Date Mar 2005 Location Brownsburg, IN, USA.(NW suburban Indianapolis) Posts 7,472 Originally Posted by camden I also have a 63 Hawk s/n 63V-2036, R1 eng. No. JT-1267 with 4-speed trans.. Its listed for sale in this months Turning Wheels. Not much response. I guess the times are not right. 'Better check that Serial Number plate again, Camden, or we have two 1963 Hawks running around with the same Serial Number: 63V2036! R1 engine #JT1267 was shipped in 1963 Hawk #63V6370, not 63V2036. It, too, was a 4-speed car; Champaign Gold with disc brakes. It did not have Twin Traction or heavy-duty springs or shocks, however. BP Reply With Quote Today 01:22 PM #16 camden View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Junior Member Join Date Aug 2007 Location Jacksonville, Il, . Posts 24 You are right I was looking at the other s/n while typing. - My car is s/n 63V-6370. Equiped as you said per the Studebaker National Museum. Shipped to San Bernardino Calif, and sold new into Nevada where it spent most of its life. Thank you. Last edited by camden; Today at 03:17 PM. 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Powered by vBulletin™ Version 4.0.3 Copyright © 2011 vBulletin Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. Contents copyright © 2011 Studebaker Drivers Club, Inc. All rights reserved.On Apr-23-11 at 13:49:19 PDT, seller added the following information: RegisterHelp Remember Me? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .Forum Today's PostsFAQCalendarCommunity Member ListForum Actions Mark Forums Read Quick Links View Forum Leaders .What's New?. Advanced SearchForumYour Studebaker ForumGeneral Studebaker-Specific Discussion63 GT Hawk R1 4 Speed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You will have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. SDC HOME PAGE Events and chapter listings, Turning Wheels classified ads, tech tips, stories, SDC contacts, and much more! + Reply to Thread Results 1 to 16 of 16 Thread: 63 GT Hawk R1 4 SpeedView First Unread Thread Tools Show Printable VersionEmail this Page…Subscribe to this Thread… Search Thread Advanced Search Display Linear ModeSwitch to Hybrid ModeSwitch to Threaded ModeYesterday 12:27 PM #1 nosquids View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Junior Member -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Date:Apr 2011 Posts:263 GT Hawk R1 4 Speed Hi guys, I just had a few questions to verify if I have a rare one?? The serial number is 63V-2036 Motor number is JT1028. Trying to find out if this is one of the 55 made with the performance package? It is a 4 speed floor shift with the Bendix front disc brakes. I just ordered the build sheet from the museum but any insight would be appreciated. Thanks Michael Dobler 516-351-6059 Reply With Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yesterday 02:02 PM #2 BobPalma View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Senior Member -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Date:Mar 2005 Location:Brownsburg, IN, USA.(NW suburban Indianapolis) Posts:7,472Yes, Michael; 1963 Hawk #63V2036 was indeed built as an R1/4-speed car, shipped with engine #JT1028 in it. It was Rose Mist in color and had power disc brakes and Twin Traction. It was built 'way too early to have been a "full package" R1 Super Hawk, although it could have been ordered with most of the package goodies. In this case, however, it was not, in that it did not have heavy-duty springs or shock absorbers. Still, a documented Rose Mist, JT-powered 4-speed Hawk is nothing to sneeze at; you do have a rare car. I hope it is in nice shape, or you'll undertake the work to make it so. Congratulations; 'good to hear that it survives. Bob Palma Last edited by BobPalma; Yesterday at 02:13 PM. Reason: spelling Reply With Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yesterday 02:07 PM #3 warrlaw1 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Senior Member -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Date:May 2008 Location:Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Posts:780Cool find. Welcome to the forum. Dave Warren (Perry Mason by day, Perry Como by night) Reply With Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yesterday 02:12 PM #4 Bellingham Studenut View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Senior Member -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Date:Oct 2008 Location:Bellingham, WA, USA. Posts:226That is a nice car! The car was built early, before the “Super Hawk” package was available. It is one of 50 1963 R1 Hawks made with 4 speed transmission. Of the 50 R1 Hawks with 4 spd, only 10 were painted Rose Mist. A Rose Mist engine bay looks great with an R1 (as shown in this 63 Cruiser). In addition to disc brakes, 63V-2036 was also ordered with Twin Traction. There were 369 total 1963 GT Hawks built with R1 engine. If anyone is interested, we have a 63 Hawk with good running R1 engine, but needing full restoration, For Sale $4,600. Contact me if interested. Thanks, James Bell The Bell Collection Bellingham, WA. Reply With Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yesterday 05:14 PM #5 nosquids View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Junior Member -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Date:Apr 2011 Posts:2Thanks to everyone that has responded! It's great to find out this one is a little special. I have it listed on Ebay item # 270737387289 right now if anyone wants to put it in there collection! Thanks Michael Reply With Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yesterday 05:16 PM #6 Warren Webb View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Senior Member -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Date:Apr 2008 Location:Perris, Ca, USA. Posts:1,428Welcome to the forum! Nice to see another R series 63 Hawk surface! One day I hope to repaint my Hawk back to the rose mist it originally was. Pictures?? There was an article on R series Hawks back in the early 90's that had a breakdown of production. Rose mist is a rare color. At the time if my memory is correct there were 6 other R-2 Hawks known plus mine in that color. Congradulations! 60 Lark convertible 61 Champ 62 Daytona convertible 63 G.T. R-2,4 speed 63 Avanti (2) 66 Daytona Sport Sedan Reply With Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yesterday 05:53 PM #7 Bob Andrews View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Senior Member -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Date:Jul 2010 Location:Parish, central NY Posts:2,844Here it is: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...i%3D1&viewitem Proprietor- IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys) Formerly bams50 Proud NON-CASO GOD BLESS AMERICA Ephesians 6:10-17 Illegitimi non carborundum There is only one way to avoid criticism; do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing. -Aristotle Reply With Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yesterday 06:13 PM #8 8E45E View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Senior Member -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Date:Aug 2005 Location:, , Canada. Posts:4,653 Originally Posted by Bellingham Studenut A Rose Mist engine bay looks great with an R1 (as shown in this 63 Cruiser). Of course, that's YOUR car, James! Here's a couple of more photos I took of that nicely detailed engine compartment: Craig Reply With Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yesterday 08:59 PM #9 (S) View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Senior Member -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Date:Aug 2010 Location:Ferndale, Washington Posts:496Now, ....let me at that Avanti # 1 (or other special cars) and I'll show you what else I can do... (S) Reply With Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yesterday 10:36 PM #10 edpjr View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Senior Member -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Date:Dec 2008 Location:Denver, NC, USA. Posts:705This one is just right down the road from me. It's been far sale for awhile locally at $14995.00 Looks like a really nice vehicle from the pix. Originally Posted by Bob Andrews Here it is: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...i%3D1&viewitem edp/NC \'63 Avanti \'66 Commander Reply With Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yesterday 11:24 PM #11 barnlark View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Senior Member -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Date:Dec 2007 Location:Northeastern Ohio Posts:4,985Well, the firewall is still the rare Rose Mist. No shots of the inside of the trunk. I wonder if that was left original, too? A red interior wouldn't have been my choice with the Rose Mist, but I wonder how many were made with that combo in '63 to push this to an even more rare of an example? Beautiful interior color. Looks striking with the gold even though it's not the rare stock color. Last edited by barnlark; Yesterday at 11:26 PM. Reply With Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Today 05:28 AM #12 ClaymoreWW View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Visit Homepage Senior Member -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Date:Sep 2007 Location:Battle Creek, MI, USA. Posts:780 Mine is not a Hawk nor an R1, but my 63 Daytona was originally Rose Mist with a red interior. I am always surprised that Rose Mist was as popular as it seems to be. Either it was popular or there are a lot of survivors that color (maybe they survived because no one wanted to drive around in that color? just kidding!) --george 1963 Lark Daytona HT - 63V J8 175 53-54 C/Ks, 55 Speedsters, 63 Daytonas, Wagonaires Registries http://www.teamwetworks.com/stregs/ Reply With Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Today 05:49 AM #13 r1lark View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Senior Member -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Date:Oct 2004 Location:Winston-Salem, NC, USA. Posts:1,468 Originally Posted by barnlark Looks striking with the gold even though it's not the rare stock color. I was going to say that the outside looks like Rosemist on my computer, but after going back and looking, I'm not quite sure now. I do like the Magnum 500 style wheels on the car though.......always wondered what they would look like on a GT. Paul Winston-Salem, NC Visit The Studebaker Skytop Registry website at: www.studebakerskytop.com Reply With Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Today 08:19 AM #14 camden View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Junior Member -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Date:Aug 2007 Location:Jacksonville, Il, . Posts:24I also have a 63 Hawk s/n 63V-2036, R1 eng. No. JT-1267 with 4-speed trans.. Its listed for sale in this months Turning Wheels. Not much response. I guess the times are not right. Reply With Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Today 08:30 AM #15 BobPalma View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Senior Member -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Date:Mar 2005 Location:Brownsburg, IN, USA.(NW suburban Indianapolis) Posts:7,472 Originally Posted by camden I also have a 63 Hawk s/n 63V-2036, R1 eng. No. JT-1267 with 4-speed trans.. Its listed for sale in this months Turning Wheels. Not much response. I guess the times are not right. 'Better check that Serial Number plate again, Camden, or we have two 1963 Hawks running around with the same Serial Number: 63V2036! R1 engine #JT1267 was shipped in 1963 Hawk #63V6370, not 63V2036. It, too, was a 4-speed car; Champaign Gold with disc brakes. It did not have Twin Traction or heavy-duty springs or shocks, however. BP Reply With Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Today 01:22 PM #16 camden View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Junior Member -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Date:Aug 2007 Location:Jacksonville, Il, . Posts:24You are right I was looking at the other s/n while typing. - My car is s/n 63V-6370. Equiped as you said per the Studebaker National Museum. Shipped to San Bernardino Calif, and sold new into Nevada where it spent most of its life. Thank you. Last edited by camden; Today at 03:17 PM. 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