Studebaker Power Hawk – 1956

1956 Studebaker Power Hawk Flightomatic, completely prepared for rallying!

– Finished 2nd in its class in the Baltic Classic Rally in 2017
– finished 22nd in the ERA Peking to Paris Rally in 2013
– owned by the same Dutch owner since 2012
– original 4.2 litre V8 engine
– automatic gearbox completely overhauled
– FIVA Identity Card
– Brantz Rally Timer Plus
– 2x Terratrip 303 Plus
– many other (expensive) modifications

This Studebaker Power Hawk is the perfect rally car: powerful, reliable and completely prepared for rallying. The car has therefore competed in several rallies over the past 10 years, such as the legendary Peking to Paris rally (approx. 15,000 kilometres) and the Baltic Classic rally. These rallies have been run without any problems! The Fiva Identity Card is present to participate in rallies. The car is sold including many spare parts (new and used) in 3 aluminium cases that fit perfectly in the car. Stability has been improved by fitting an aluminium petrol tank above the rear axle. Thanks to weight savings, the car’s weight has been reduced to around 1,500 kg. As a result, the Studebaker finished 2nd in the Baltic Classic rally in its class! There are 2 Terratrip 303 Plus trip meters present: one connected to the front wheel and one connected to the main axle. The Terratrip 303 Plus is an accurate trip counter that displays distance, speed, average speed, timing and regularity target times. In addition, the following modifications have been carried out or are present:

– disc brakes at the front
– rear stabiliser
– coilover kit at the rear
– raised for more ground clearance
– 5 mm aluminium protection plates underneath
– tailor-made rally exhausts (side pipes)
– special cooling system
– 4-barrel carburettor
– new, heavy-duty alternator
– 4 Cibie spotlights
– 6 new steel rims with tyres
– roll cage
– electrically adjustable sports seats (BMW Z4)
– space for 2 spare wheels behind the front seats

The combination of the original V8 engine, rear-wheel drive and the smooth-shifting 3-speed automatic transmission ensures that driving the Studebaker is a pleasure and not boring. The lack of power steering and power brakes makes for a driving experience in its purest form. The car comes in a beautiful colour combination of white and striking green. In short: a powerful, robust and reliable rally car for men, ready to go!

Below is general information about the Studebaker Power Hawk
The Studebaker Power Hawk is a two-door coupé manufactured by the Studebaker-Packard Corporation for the 1956 model year only. The Power Hawk was positioned between the Flight Hawk and the styleless Sky Hawk hardtop coupé. In that one year of production, 7,095 units were produced. The car stood out for its striking, stylish design and powerful performance from the 4.2-litre V8 engine with 170 hp. The streamlined design reflects the transition from the more conservative car styles of the 1950s to the bolder lines of the 1960s. Its unique features and limited production period contribute to the rarity and value of this particular model.