The Gran Turismo Hawk was not officially introduced until 1962, but Sudebaker extensively previewed the name in its marketing campaign for the 1961 Hawk. Continue reading
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Video: Building the 1952 Studebakers
From the forging shop to final assembly, see the Studebaker manufacturing process up close in this original 1952 factory film. Continue reading
The Grand Finale: 1964 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
The remarkable nine-year run of the Studebaker Hawk finally came to an end with the 1964 Gran Turismo Hawk. Continue reading
The Last of the Big Studebakers: 1942 Commander and President
Studebaker’s big cars, the stately Commander and President, remained in the lineup through 1942. But when production resumed after World War II, everything changed. Continue reading
Tougher Than The Job: 1960-64 Studebaker Champ
In 1960, Studbaker made one final run at the pickup truck market with the Champ, which borrowed its styling and much of its sheet metal from the Lark compact. Continue reading
Studebaker’s Little Aristocrat: The 1927-1930 Erskine
Studebaker attempted to take on the low-priced field in 1927 with the Erskine, which the company billed as The Little Aristocrat. Continue reading
The Next Look in Cars: 1950-51 Aero Nose Studebaker
Studebaker predicted that its 1950-51 Aero Nose models were the future of automotive styling, but the trend stuck for only two short years. Continue reading