1958 Packard Hawk One of Only 588 Produced Comprehensive Restoration 289ci 8 Cylinder Engine Mcullough Centrifugal Supercharger Automatic Transmission Power Steering andBrakes Twin Traction Rear Differential MotoeXotica is offering this fabulous and rarely seen 1958 Packard Hawk, the last loving example from a true Packard enthusiast's collection. This rare no apologies bird is the recipient of an extensive mechanical and cosmetic restoration...and it shows! The beautiful dark green metallic paint is in superbcondition with no major imperfections to be found, even the most discerning buyer will delight in the exterior presentation of this amazing American made classic. Inside you will find impeccable and beautifully presented seating surfaces in elegant tan with coffee piping, matching door panels and padded dash board complete the beautiful and luxurious interior. Also featured on the inside are correct gauges including boost pressure gauge, handsome signature brushed metal instrument panel, correct steering wheel, and seat belts. The 1958Packard Hawkwas the sportiest of the four Packard-badged Studebakers produced in the final year of Packardproduction.The Packard plant in Detroit, Michiganhad been leased to Curtiss-Wright (and would be soon sold to them), and Packard models in this dying-gasp year were all rebadged and retrimmed Studebaker products. The 1958 Packard Hawk was essentially a Studebaker Golden Hawk 400 with a fiberglass front end and a modified deck lid. Instead of the Studebaker Hawk's upright Mercedes-style grille, the Packard Hawk had a wide, low opening just above the front bumper and covering the whole width of the car. Above this, a smoothly sloping nose, and hoodreminiscent of the 1953 Studebakers, but with a bulge as on the Golden Hawkaccommodated the engine's McCullochs superchargerthat gave the Studebaker 289 in V8 engine a total of 275 bhp. At the rear, the sides of the fins were coated in metallized PET film, giving them a shiny metallic gold appearance. A fake spare-tire bulge adorned the 1953-style Studebaker deck lid. 'PACKARD' was spelled out in capitals across the nose, with a gold 'Packard' emblem in scriptalong with a Hawk badgeon the trunk lid and fins. The interior was full leather (now recovered in durable vinyl), with full instrumentation in an engine-turned dash. As on early aircraft and custom boats, padded armrests were mounted outside the windows, a rare touch. Only 588 of these unique cars were sold, with Packard's impending demise a likely contributing factor. Most were equipped with the Borg-Warner three-speed automatic transmissions. Studebaker-Packard was the first manufacturer to popularize the limited-slip differential, which they termed "Twin-Traction". It was certainly the fastest Packard ever sold, since it shared the majority of its components with Studebaker's Golden Hawk. Its rarity and status as the best-regarded of the "Packardbaker" final-year cars have made the Packard Hawk quite collectible. Values are roughly double those of the equivalent Studebaker, although they are still low by comparison with Corvettes and Thunderbirds. Because a Studebaker drive train was used, mechanical parts are more readily available. This beautiful example had recently installed new shocks, front springs, tachometer, vacuum gauge, exhaust system, trunk lining, CD stereo. Rebuilt carburetor, wheel cylinders, power brake system with new lines and shoes. The tires have been upgraded to Coker wide white radials, even the clock was converted to electric by the "Clock Works" of Eagle River, WI. Also included are the body, chassis and body parts catalogs along with the original owners manual! This is your chance to own 1 of only 588 1958 Packard Hawks produced with even fewer existing today. Your neighbors will envy you, as well as everyone that lays their eyes on this masterpiece. This is a fine example of the "First American family-size sports car", ideal for any car lover or a rare addition for any collection.. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!... Current mileage on the odometer shows 72,673 it is sold as is and is mileage exempt. The car is being sold on a clean & clear title. VIN: 58LS123