Studebaker’s new Hawk featured a prominent Mercedes-Benz inspired grille and completely redesigned interiors with full instrumentation. The Golden Hawk sported small fiberglass tail fins.
Four Hawk models were offered in 1956:
| Model: | Engine: | HP: | Body Style: | Base Price: | Production: |
| Golden Hawk | 352 V81 | 275 | Hardtop | $3,065 | 4,071 |
| Sky Hawk | 289 V8 | 2102 | Hardtop | $2,477 | 3,050 |
| Power Hawk | 259 V8 | 1702 | Coupe | $2,101 | 7,095 |
| Flight Hawk | 185 Six | 101 | Both3 | $1,986 | 4,949 |
1. Packard engine
2. Add 15 hp with four-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust
3. Hardtop body export only
About this Series
Birds of a Feather: Studebaker Hawks was on display at the Museum in 2020. This series of articles comes for the displays from that exhibition.
