1959 Studebaker Silver 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.

By 1959, the Hawk lineup had been reduced to the Silver Hawk (C-body) pillared coupe as the company shifted its marketing efforts toward the new Studebaker Lark line. The strategy proved to be a success, with the Silver Hawk acting as the showroom draw while the Lark met rising demand in the compact car segment. Available with a 169.6 cu-in inline-six or a 259.2 cu-in V8, the Silver Hawk continued to embody the grand touring characteristics of its predecessors with its sleek lines, responsive chassis, seating for six, and ample luggage space. One of the final iterations in the Hawk line, the Silver Hawk is admired for its late-1950s styling and excellent versatility.

Highlights 

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

• Powered by a 259.2 cu-in V8 rated at 180 horsepower 

• Equipped with a three-speed manual transmission

• Equipped with overdrive

• Finished in cream over blue vinyl upholstery 

• Steel wheels with polished hub caps mounted with wide whitewall tires 

• This 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing 782 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 

• Tail fins 

• Trunk-mounted antenna 

• Reverse lamps 

• Non-glare roll-top dashboard 

• Engine turned instrument panel 

• Push-button radio 

• Heater 

• Analog clock 

• Two-spoke steering wheel with chrome horn ring 

• 120-mph speedometer 

• Door-mounted armrests 

• Lap safety belts 

• Lockable glove compartment  

• Dual sun visors  

• Dome light 

• Color-keyed carpeting 

• Front direct double action shock absorbers mounted in variable rate coil springs 

• Rear sea leg-mounted shock absorbers and leaf springs asymmetric to axle 

• 12-volt electrical system 

• 18-gallon fuel tank 

• Dual exhaust outlets 

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 is in fair overall condition  

• Chipped paint below the grille 

• Leak noted on a seal near the front of the manual transmission 

• Aftermarket electric fuel pump installed 

• Crack in the hood near the driver’s-side hinge 

• Trunk seal is loose 

Included 

• Spare wheel and tire 

• Jack 

• Lug wrench 

• 1959 Studebaker Owner’s Guide 

Additional Notes

Title in transit.

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