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Restored at a cost of more than $80,000, 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk Chassis no. 7810278

United States • 2 Jun 2013

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AI Listing Summary

This 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk, Chassis no. 7810278, underwent a comprehensive restoration costing over $80,000. It features a two-tone black over primrose color scheme with a matching white/primrose vinyl interior.

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Condition 

8

The car was restored at a cost of $80,000 and presents extremely finely, though it has gained some light age, most notably the hard headlining panels have started to detach from their mounts. Overall it is still in fabulous condition.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

7810278

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Reg Number:

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RHD/LHD:

LHD

289ci OHV V8 engine Single Carburetor 210bhp at 4,500rpm Two-speed Flight-o-Matic automatic transmission Independent front coil spring suspension and semi-elliptical rear leaf springs Four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes -Offered from a Private Collection -Comprehensive restoration -Matching numbers The Sky Hawk A one year model only, the Studebaker Sky Hawk heralded from the brief era of the merged Packard and Studebaker corporations and was one of four two door coupes offered, constituting a range on a singular theme: that of the dramatic coupe penned by the team at the Raymond Loewy Studio headed by Robert Bourke.

At the base of the range was the six-cylinder Flight Hawk, while the Power Hawk, Sky Hawk and Golden Hawk all were powered by V8s of increasing performance, 259, 289 and 352 cubic inch motors respectively.

Although the Golden Hawk may have drawn press for its performance, and some argue may have been the first muscle car based on its power to weight stats, Sky Hawks tended t...

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£10,962

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£15,682

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£20,401

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