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Studebaker Golden Hawk

1956 – 1958 · USA

The Studebaker Golden Hawk, a luxurious two-door hardtop car, was manufactured by the Studebaker Corporation in South Bend, Indiana, from 1956 to 1958. It was one of the last vehicles designed under the influence of renowned industrial designer Raymond Loewy's studio. The Golden Hawk drew inspiration from the previous Champion/Commander Starliner hardtop coupe but featured design enhancements to set it apart. Distinctive elements of the Golden Hawk included a sizeable, almost vertical eggcrate grille, an elevated hoodline, and a raised squared-off trunklid compared to its predecessors. The addition of vertical fiberglass tailfins in the rear quarters further distinguished this model. Despite sharing similarities with the earlier Hawk models, the