Rare and All Original
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1963 Studebaker
Gran Turismo R2 HawkFactory Supercharged Matching Numbers RARE!!!
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You are bidding on a nice original 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk with factory original Supercharged V8 Engine and 4 Speed Transmission.
· Original Tucson Arizona car.
· Original R2 Supercharged Engine (1 of 276 made for 1963 model).
· Original 4 Speed Transmission.
· Very early car with JTS1010 engine. (Supercharged Hawk & Lark engines started with JTS1001).
· The 5th R2 GT Hawk off the assembly line.
· Ordered 8/22/62.
· Documented factory build sheet.
· Factory Velvet Black with Chestnut Cloth interior.
· Tinted Glass all windows.
· Factory Power Disc Brakes.
· Power Steering.
· Twin Traction Rear End.
This car could use a nice restoration. It is a completely rust free car that spent most of its life in Arizona. Although it starts, uns and drives, t has spent most of its recent years sitting and needs upholstery, indshield and new paint.
The tires are nice, ut it would be safe to go through the brakes and it smokes a little.
It deserves a nice restoration and is a very nice complete and worthwhile rare car to own.
Details:
VIN: 63V 1743
Engine # JTS -1010
Model: Gran Turismo Hawk
Millage: 109,108
Body Tag# 160 – 4 SPD
Copy of the Production Order:
Body
The body is solid and rust free, ut has bad spots on hood and a dent in right front fender.
Someone backed into the trunk lid, o previous owner put on a NOS replacement and new bumper.
The trim is nice and has some NOS emblems. The Supercharged Studebaker’s are a great investment and sure to appreciate while having fun!
Brakes
The brakes work but older rubber flex hoses may be getting hard and would be safe to make sure any fast car will always stop safely.
All parts needed are available for this car through Studebaker Parts vendors.
Transmission
Has the desirable T10 4 Speed Transmission in good condition.
Tires
Nice radial white wall tires.
Interior
Interior needs upholstery, eat belts and new door seals.
Engine
Engine starts and runs good, ut smokes some. Has old gas and could probably use a tune up, oses, elts, ubber lines.
Glass
Glass is tinted and cracked windshield needs replacement. All other glass is nice.
This is your chance to own (1 of only 276) R2 GT Hawks produced for that year (153 with 4 speed), ith far fewer still existing.
This car’s rarity and good looks will stand out at any show and a unique addition to any collection.
See a Video of the Engine Running: