1956 Studebaker Power Hawk

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

This very special collection is offered from Dr. Karl Peace, an esteemed collector dedicated to the Studebaker marque. Following his donation, in its entirety, of his car collection to the Georgia Southern University Foundation, the collection is offered, entirely without reserve, via Hagerty Marketplace.

Studebaker debuted a new sub-series of sporty, two-door models in 1956 – the Golden Hawk and Sky Hawk (K-body) pillarless hardtops, and the Power Hawk and Flight Hawk (C-body) pillared coupes. Resembling the 1955 President Speedster, the new series was billed as “a new kind of family car conceived as a sports car” and was powered by three versions of the “Sweepstakes” V8, or a 352 cu-in “Skypower” V8 exclusive to the Golden Hawk. The Power Hawk was positioned between the base Flight Hawk and the pillarless Sky Hawk, and was limited to only one year of production before being replaced by the Silver Hawk for 1957. Today, Power Hawks are cherished by collectors for their unique combination of performance and practicality as well as their sleek mid-century design.

Highlights 

• Offered from The Dr. Karl Peace & Georgia Southern University Car Collection 

• Single-model-year Power Hawk model 

• One of approximately 7,095 Power Hawks produced in 1956 

• Powered by a 259.2 cu-in V8 rated at 185 horsepower 

• Three-speed manual transmission

• Finished in a red and white two-tone over red and white cloth and vinyl upholstery 

• Steel wheels with wire wheel covers  

• This 1956 Studebaker Power Hawk is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing 3,079 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown  

Features 

• Chrome bumpers and trim 

• Dual exterior rearview mirrors 

• Wide-view windshield  

• Fixed B-pillars 

• Vent windows 

• Non-glare roll-top dashboard 

• Engine-turned instrument panel 

• Radio 

• Heater 

• Three-spoke steering wheel  

• 120-mph speedometer 

• Door-mounted armrests 

• Rear fold-down armrest 

• Ashtrays, front and rear 

• Lockable glove compartment  

• Dual sun visors  

• Red carpeting 

• 12-volt electrical system 

Known Imperfections 

• Please note that all lots in The Dr. Karl Peace & Georgia Southern University Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation, in a garage facility. The Hagerty Marketplace Team endeavored to bring the cars back to running potential, however, as a result of the extended passive display, it is to be assumed that all lots will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely on open roads. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term storage and require sorting to perform best and safely. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

• Paint overspray noted 

• Minor paint and chrome imperfections 

• Major oil leak noted at the rear crank shaft seal 

• Aftermarket air filter 

• Patinated engine bay 

• Grille badge is cracked and faded 

• Paint chipping around the driver’s-side rear window 

Included 

• Spare wheel and tire 

• Four additional hub caps 

• Water temperature gauge (removed) 

• Additional glove compartment door (removed) 

• Miscellaneous spare parts 

• 1956 Studebaker owner’s manual 

• Previous registration documents 

• Partial service records 

Additional Notes

Title in transit.

What does Title in Transit mean?

Dr. Peace began a career in biostatistics in the pharmaceutical industry in 1978. His early career path saw him rise to vice president of worldwide technical operations at Parke-Davis / Warner Lambert, followed by his founding of Biopharmaceutical Research Consultants Inc. in 1989. Dozens of international biotech and pharmaceutical companies relied on his expertise for development and regulatory approval of dozens of medicines, including drugs used to treat Alzheimer’s disease, hypertension, arthritis, anxiety, depression and panic attacks, and gastrointestinal ulcers. In 1998 Dr. Peace approached Georgia Southern University with a plan to establish a biostatistics center, a corresponding program of study in biostatistics at the graduate level, and a school of public health. He returned to the Statesboro, Georgia, campus in the fall of 2000, when Georgia Southern began to offer the Master of Public Health degree in biostatistics. In 2004, his endowment to honor his late wife led to the creation of the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health. He is author, co-author or editor of 15 books, 22 book chapters, and over 100 articles in the scientific, medical or biostatistical literature; and is the recipient of over 50 prestigious awards.

Georgia Southern University’s 10 colleges, schools and departments offer 132 different degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate levels. These programs are offered on the University’s beautiful campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville and through online instruction. A unit of the University System of Georgia, the University boasts 300-plus student organizations, outstanding Division I athletics and state-of-the art residence halls and campus facilities. Since 1906, the University’s hallmark has been a culture of engagement that bridges theory with practice, extends the learning environment beyond the classroom and promotes student growth and life success.

Additionally, due to the remote location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Wednesday, June 19 through Thursday, June 27. No cars can be retrieved prior to June 19 and any lots remaining after June 27 will be transported to the Hagerty Garage + Social in Savannah, Georgia (with costs of transport and a $50/day storage fee assessed to the buyer).

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com