Studebaker Golden Hawk
The Studebaker brand disappeared in 1966 after years of trying to stay relevant in the American market. However, in the mid-’50s, it was still one of the best names in the business with a lineup of exciting models. One of the best Studebakers ever built was the elegant 1956 Golden Hawk (via Hemmings).
Conceived as a cool-looking personal luxury coupe, the Golden Hawk had a Packard-derived 352 V8 engine with 275 hp. Those figures were impressive for the day. The performance was also significant. The 0 to 60 mph time was less than nine seconds. The Golden Hawk showed the market that Studebaker could still produce exciting cars with a premium feel and looks. Unfortunately, that was one of the last successful Studebaker models. The company closed in 1966.