This is a 1963 Studebaker Grand Turismo Hawk.It cameout ofCalifornia last year . Its a real driver, driver. An adult owned, driven & maintained classic piece of Americana. A weekend cruiser that is as happy on the interstate as it is on the old country back roads I drive it on. Complete with all the creature comforts you need today. Air Cond, power steering, power brakes, V, automatic transmissio, padded dash & duel exhaust. The last owned addeda continental kit,cruise control & back up lights . I've never used the cruise control & the radio doesn't work (looks original but I've never had it checked) but everything else works great. This car is far to nice & clean to call it a survivor. So I'll say itsa restore, looks like 5 to 10 years ago? The paint can't be more than a few years old . Its not perfect, there is a ding or flake in 2 or 3 places but when polished & detailedit looks like new .Looks like a single stage paint jo, but a good one. I would say its a 7 or8 out of 10 and that's as good as any driver gets.The glass looks original as does the stainless trim & chrome .( There are 1 or 2 parts like the mirror that are showing there age.) But all in all I would say both are a good 8 or 9 . Inside the car is very clean you'll have to look hard to find any wear . The dash wood grain has been replaced with aluminum and the floor mats are newer. A good 8 or 9. The continental kit is not a fake or cheep reproduction its a real quality working replacemen, it stores the spare and there iseazy excess to the trunk. And yes it is bolt on and can be remove .Tires are good but getting old. This car gets attention everywhere I drive it . Shows very well and is always a crowd favorite. One of those greatAmerican carswe areknown fo, like1955,6,7 Chevy, 1959 Cadillac fins & 1963 split window Corvette . But you can still own this one on a working mans budget. With a good cleaning & detail its ready to show anywhere. I will look at offers and may take a part trade on a classic car or truck. Thanks for looking. Just email me with questions . PS ( I corrected the VIN number )
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