1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk

This 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk pairs European grand touring style with proud American V8 character. It is a rare and rewarding piece of postwar design history. Studebaker was struggling in the early 1960s. Its sales fell more than 20 percent from 1960 to 1961, and its entire 1961 lineup of 103,000 units was outsold by Chevrolet’s Bel Air alone, at 343,000. New company president Sherwood H. Egbert turned to his friend Brooks Stevens, the celebrated industrial designer who had reshaped Willys’ passenger cars in the mid-1950s, to reinvent the aging Hawk.

Stevens transformed Raymond Loewy’s 1953 Starliner Coupe into something sporty yet luxurious, modern yet timeless. The car debuted on the evening of October 29, 1961, in an advertisement on the Mister Ed television show, and it reached dealer showrooms nationwide the next day. The new GT Hawk outsold the 1961 Hawk by more than 2.5 times, yet only 9,335 were built for 1962. This well-kept example comes from a southern collector who clearly gave it great care. It wears beautiful Ermine White paint over a gorgeous red interior. Whether you’re buying your first collector car or adding to a curated collection, this GT Hawk delivers rarity, design pedigree, and true road-ready enjoyment.

Engine & Drivetrain

289 CI Studebaker V8, rated at 210 horsepower when new
Single 2-barrel carburetor for smooth, dependable fuel delivery
Automatic transmission makes this Gran Turismo easy for nearly anyone to drive and enjoy
Dual exhaust delivers a terrific, throaty tone from the rear tailpipes
Power steering makes tight car show parking and drive-in maneuvers almost effortless, even one-handed

Exterior

Refinished in beautiful Ermine White paint
Brightwork throughout presents beautifully
Signature Brooks Stevens styling with an elegant, European-inspired front end
New-for-1962 stamped grille framed by a heavy chrome surround
Flattened, squared-off roofline gives the GT Hawk a crisp, modern profile
Pillarless hardtop look, a feature not seen in the Hawk line since 1958
Bright rocker panel moldings replace the earlier beltline trim for a cleaner side view
Tailfins removed for a smooth, modern rear treatment
Decklid trim with a simulated grille design and a recessed rear window
Pair of chrome outside mirrors for improved visibility and easier parking
Whitewall radial tires on painted steel wheels with full Studebaker wheel covers

Interior

Front bucket seats, center console, and rear bench seat restored in red upholstery
Center console with a small storage compartment and integrated ashtray, new for 1962
Matching red door panels with stainless trim
Red carpeting and a matching steering wheel
Black padded dash with a beautiful stock appearance
Woodgrain-trimmed 3-panel instrument cluster with an aircraft-inspired feel
120 mph speedometer and 6,000 RPM tachometer
Oil pressure, amp, temperature, and fuel gauges
Clock, odometer, and turn signal indicators
Perforated metal dash with glove box
Push-button AM radio for authentic period detail