This 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk was produced in March 1956. The car was refurbished and modified, its 352ci V8 is paired with a Twin-Ultramatic automatic transmission, and additional features include an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, power steering, a Climatizer, an AM radio, and seat belts. Reported to be one of 4,071 examples produced.
The Packard-sourced 352ci V8 was only offered for the 1956 model year and was factory rated at 275 horsepower when new. The engine it was rebuilt at the time of the refurbishment, features an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor topped with a stainless-steel mesh air cleaner. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a rebuilt Twin-Ultramatic automatic transmission.
A production order copy, brand literature, and photos showing various stages of the refurbishment are included in the sale.
The windshield was replaced in preparation for the sale, and the car is equipped with LED taillight bulbs.
Black-finished 15″ steel wheels wear chrome covers and Toyo thin-whitewall tires.
Braking is handled by four-wheel drums, and the car is equipped with power steering.
The cabin features a two-tone scheme with dual bench seats upholstered in white vinyl.
Equipment includes an adjustable front bench, a Stratoline AM radio, an underseat Climatizer, and seat belts for the front and rear occupants.
The three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of an engine-turned dash fascia housing a 160-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges.
The five-digit odometer shows 6,600 miles, total mileage is unknown.
