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31/03/2023 9:49 pm
I wasn't going to buy Tom Dirnberger's latest Hawks, but a discussion in the Holiday Inn bar during the March weekend's activities made me think I should take a second look. So I ended up getting the '63 "Hawk Gran Turismo" in Green Mist to go with my 1962 "Gran Hawk Turismo" Riviera Blue. There are a number of minute differences (besides the curious name switch).
First, up front. Not only did the main grille change (additional bars) but there was a distinct change to the lower grilles on either side. Turn indicators now round and amber, and the headlight bezels are body color, not chrome. The bumperettes were moved outward too.
At the rear the trunk emblem has changed, and the "Studebaker Hawk" silver lettering below the grille now has a black background, instead of the other way around.
Looking side-by-side, the door script has moved slightly rearward and has a red-white-blue emblem added. Hubcaps have lost the red centers but gained the "S" emblem. And as a sign of the times, whitewalls became much narrower.
I'm glad I talked to Tom in the bar!
This topic was modified 2 months ago by Harv Goranson
31/03/2023 10:06 pm
I would've done it too; they look great together. Congrats!
Harv Goranson and John Kuvakas reacted
31/03/2023 10:07 pm
As a devoted follower of the GT Hawks from 1962-1964. I was very excited to hear about this model a few months ago and to have seen the photos then as well, it made them a must-have for me. I am pleased that you got one Harv. The differences are enough to make it distinctive, as will the '64 if it gets done. I was very excited about Tom's '54 Chrysler models, but even more so for these. While mine haven't arrive yet, I am waiting patiently for them, LOL!
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
31/03/2023 10:26 pm
Great color choices! I love the front of the 62 and the rear of the 63! 🤔 Actually, I had not realized they were so similar until your comparison post - thanks!
31/03/2023 10:43 pm
I was attempting a comparison of my ‘62 model with photos on this site earlier today of the ‘63 but your comparison is better and more comprehensive! I’ll be ordering soon…..Thank you!
Harv Goranson reacted
01/04/2023 12:10 am
Harv - At first glance I also was not going to go for a '63 but then I took a closer look with a blue '62 in front of me. I like the changes you noted and, I may be wrong but, I also thought the creases defining the hood and doors look a tad deeper and better defined on the '63's so I relented and am awaiting one in Rose Mist.
Roger Kerr
Harv Goranson and Jack Dodds reacted
01/04/2023 6:00 am
Either 1962 or 1963, I hope GLM release these models for the regular collectors...
Keko Romero Sánchez
Cádiz, Spain
http://kekomovil.blogspot.com
Harv Goranson and Jack Dodds reacted
01/04/2023 9:28 am
I hope GLM do the '64 as well. There are enough differences (especially the 2-tone roof) to make it a must have IMO.
Topic starter
01/04/2023 10:34 am
@jack-dodds Well if Tom does the '64, I'll have to make a trio of them (1962-64).
John Merritt and John Kuvakas reacted
01/04/2023 10:39 am
@jack-dodds Well if Tom does the '64, I'll have to make a trio of them (1962-64).
Ditto !
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