This 1964 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk is one of approximately 70 examples optioned from the factory with a supercharged R2 289ci V8, according to the Studebaker National Museum. The car was initially sold by Gorman Studebaker in San Bruno, California, and was also specified with the High Performance Package, which added heavy-duty springs and shocks, front disc brakes, and front seat belts. The car underwent refurbishment work in 1989 and again in 2016, and it was donated to the Studebaker National Museum in 2026. Finished from the factory in Bordeaux Red with a black vinyl Sport Roof, the car underwent a repaint, a rebuild of the three-speed automatic transmission, and the installation of a replacement engine as part of the refurbishment work over the years. Equipment includes a Dana rear differential, 15″ Magnum 500-style wheels, front disc brakes, a push-button AM/FM radio, and front bucket seats trimmed in black. This 64V-K6 “Super Hawk” is now offered with Studebaker museum documentation, service records, and an Indiana title in the name of the Studebaker Museum.
According to research from the Studebaker National Museum, the car is one of three Gran Turismo Hawks produced for the model year with Bordeaux Red paintwork, a black vinyl Sport Roof, the R2 engine, and the High-Performance Package. A repaint and bodywork were performed between 2017 and 2018. A unique grille badge and fender badging were added when cars were optioned with the High Performance Package and R2 engine, respectively. Repair work has been performed on the floor pans and trunk corners, the rocker panel has been replaced, and rust in the trunk and roof has been repaired. Noted flaws include a hole in the right front floor pan near the transmission tunnel as well as blemishes on the brightwork, windshield, paint, and wheel arch moldings.
Front disc brakes and heavy-duty springs and shocks were included as part of the High Performance Package, while the selection of the R2 engine added rear axle radius rods and a rear stabilizer bar. Magnum 500-style 15″ wheels are mounted with Ironman tires that were installed in 2021. An aftermarket Turner front disc brake kit was installed in 2018, while suspension, steering, and braking components were replaced in 2014.
The front bucket seats and rear bench were retrimmed in black vinyl in 2014. The clock has been converted to quartz movement, and other cabin appointments include woodgrain trim, a push-button AM/FM radio, and a cabin heater. There is a stain on the right side of the carpet.
An aftermarket wrap covers the two-spoke steering wheel. Cars optioned with the R2 engine were specified with a 160-mph speedometer and a 6k-rpm tachometer. The five-digit odometer shows 85k miles, a handful of which were added under current ownership.
The car was fitted with a replacement supercharged 289ci V8 at some point under prior ownership. The seller states that the engine retains R2-specification cylinder heads and related components. Between 2014 and 2017, the carburetor was rebuilt, and the fuel pump, fuel sending unit, and water pump were replaced. An electronic ignition system is installed, and the battery was replaced in 2025. A photo of the engine stamping is included in the gallery below.
The BorgWarner Powershift three-speed automatic transmission was rebuilt in 2024 and is linked to a Dana rear differential. A replacement exhaust system was installed in 2019. The seller reports a noise when the transmission shifts at low speeds.
Documentation from the Studebaker National Museum is included in the sale.
The current Indiana title carries an “Exempt” notation under the Odometer/Brand section.
