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£24,000

1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk Continental

Silverstone Auctions • United Kingdom • 23 Jul 2011

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk Continental is a rare and desirable classic car. Reportedly the only example in Europe and possibly the world, it boasts low mileage and is described as being in excellent condition, making it a unique opportunity for collectors.

Condition

8

The car is described as being in excellent condition by the vendor and believed to have only 10,900 miles from new. It is also believed to be the only example of its kind in Europe and possibly the world.

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[Transmission]

Transmission:

7809585

Chassis No:

Odometer:

10,900 miles

860 XUX

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk Continental in fine order.

Believed to be the only remaining example 'on the planet' according to the President of the Studebaker Owner's Club and the Archivist of the Studebaker Museum.

In 1956, the very stylish Raymond Loewy Studebaker Coupes evolved into the Hawk series consisting of the Flight Hawk, Power Hawk, Sky Hawk, and Golden Hawk.

Although the Golden Hawk was the most powerful, the big Packard engine made it perilously nose-heavy and the next-in-line Sky Hawk was much lighter and handled much better.

A pillarless two-door hardtop, the Studebaker Sky Hawk was in production for one year only, 1956.

The Sky Hawk had simpler detailing than the Golden Hawk in that it featured less chrome trim and also lacked the Golden Hawk's fins.

It benefited from a simpler interior and they were powered by the President's 289cubic inch V8 with an imposing 210bhp as standard.

This extremely rare Sky Hawk Continental pillarless coupe was bought by its current owne...