[{"id": 17404417, "authorName": "kellyohair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kellyohair/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "USD $5,000 bid placed by kellyohair", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745066018, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17404423, "authorName": "mbstude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbstude/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "USD $15,000 bid placed by mbstude", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745066090, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17404630, "authorName": "jcole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sn60 Justin, this is a lovely car!! are you coming to MCACN this year; I'm bringing the twin charged '54! Hope to see you there", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1745068989, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17404865, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Gran Turismo Hawk R1 is fantastic, wearing Champagne Gold Metallic. Exquisite & exemplary example, here at NR, AND, with its current locale, the lucky winner can do some wine tours before and/or after picking it up - GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1745071470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17405042, "authorName": "56PackardMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/56packardman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This seller, @sn60 , has offered some extraordinary Studebakers here on B-a-T.\r\nGran Turismo, indeed this Hawk is! \ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83d\udc4c\r\nStudebaker, even with its back to the wall, always punched above its weight.\r\nThis beautifully-restored Gran Truism Hawk is a fine example of that.\r\nFrom my youth I liked Studebakers. Now that I actually have two, I have learned first-hand what extraordinary cars they are. My youthful fascination with them was not misplaced. Given this Seller's track record with Studebakers here on B-a-T, the winner of this auction will not be disappointed.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1745073206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17405166, "authorName": "packardv8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/packardv8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The '63-'64 R1 4-speed GTs are wonderful drivers; maybe the best Studes ever.\r\n\r\nOnly caveat is the requirement for keeping them tuned and using premium fuel.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1745074391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17405336, "authorName": "Kwahl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwahl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "EXTREMELY NICE VEHICLE.. I HAVE A 63 R2 GTHAWK.. VROOOM! GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1745076138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17405456, "authorName": "jcole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@56packardman I'll go one more and say having met him in person at MCACN, you won't find a better seller and more passionate Stude owner than Justin. His passion runs deep for the brand and has the talent to build some of the finest examples in existence. You can't go wrong with buying a car from him.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1745077101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17405578, "authorName": "2ManyCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2manycars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@packardv8, can you expand on what you mean by keeping them \u201cin tune\u201d? And by premium fuel, is 91 no ethanol sufficient or do you mean a higher grade? I\u2019m curious about the maintenance and driveability of this model. Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745077941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17405963, "authorName": "sn60 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sn60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2manycars. I can answer your questions. Studebaker used a dual point distributor on its performance cars, like this R1. However, I have never had a problem with the ignition or timing. If I did, I would switch to an electronic ignition. Petronix is a cheap alternative. \r\n\r\nNo special fuel is needed beyond what you can buy at your local gas station. When the heads were rebuilt at my local speed shop, they used hardened valve seats, which works well with unleaded gas. Some people use an octane boost, I don\u2019t.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1745081065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17406031, "authorName": "sn60 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sn60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kellyohair, @mbstude, thank you for the early bids. I really enjoyed putting this car together. It has what I want in a Studebaker, Avanti performance, a 4 speed, and air conditioning. It really was the last of the performance luxury cars that Studebaker made. I\u2019ll be checking in frequently, answering questions, posting requested pictures and videos, and having fun with the BaT community. It\u2019s a no-reserve auction, so it will sell next Saturday. Thanks for checking in and looking.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1745081539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17406801, "authorName": "2ManyCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2manycars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks, @sn60. Very helpful. I\u2019ll be watching this one avidly!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1745084972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17407266, "authorName": "Desierto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/desierto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Of the three model years, 1963 looks the best IMHO. This is a real head turner and has received a lot of TLC. An NR no less!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1745087208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17408154, "authorName": "kellyohair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kellyohair/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "USD $16,000 bid placed by kellyohair", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745091504, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17409092, "authorName": "Undertaker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/undertaker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Likely better than new. Beautiful @sn60. I lived in Napa 1987 to 1999, so the receipts from local services are familiar to me. Should never have sold my house there. \n\nI am a newbie to Studebaker having recently purchased an unrestored \u201853 Commander Starliner coupe (Ivory over Coral, original fabric interior). And along with @mbstude and @56PackardMan, I\u2019ll be watching this beautiful Gran Turismo.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1745097114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17409755, "authorName": "Mike6mm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike6mm/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "USD $16,500 bid placed by Mike6mm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745105697, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17410393, "authorName": "ryanmcb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanmcb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the 4-bar spinner a factory hubcap? I\u2019ve seen just a few with them, seems to be a rare option or possibly a dealer upgrade? \r\nI\u2019m going back quite a few years to my swap meet days hunting studebaker parts with my dad (he was an enthusiast) and feel there was also a directional hubcap. I always appreciate when restorers put their rare parts on the selling car knowing they might not get another one.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1745115162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17410409, "authorName": "ryanmcb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanmcb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just noticed the reclining seats as well. This was a very well optioned GT.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1745115360, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17410780, "authorName": "sn60 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sn60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ryanmcb. I have attached an ad for the Studebaker factory Aero-Strut wheel covers, courtesy of Richard Quinn. They were available from 62-64 models. I\u2019ve only seen them in pictures on GT Hawks, but I suppose any Lark could\u2019ve had them too. They are quite rare and this set is in excellent condition. The bars were sent out to be rechromed along with the rest of the car\u2019s chrome pieces.\n\nThe other optional wheelcover you mentioned was the Air Flow. It had a left and right side for air flow entry, that might have been able to cool the brakes.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1745122910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17410870, "authorName": "ryanmcb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanmcb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sn60 what a great ad, thanks for sharing. aero-strut, that\u2019s a wonderful name!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745125774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17411050, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@56PackardMan\r\n\r\nI might have guessed that you would beat me to this one! I'd daily this one in a heartbeat! All of the modern conveniences and not a computer chip in the car! LOL! GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1745144048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17411236, "authorName": "56PackardMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/56packardman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@billyblyth - Despite my \"BaT Handle\" of \"56PackardMan\", I don't currently own a Packard, '56 or otherwise. BUT I DO have 2 Studebakers - the '54 Commander Starlight and the '56 Sky Hawk, both restored to just-off-the-assembly-line perfection by the late Ron Wakefield. I've liked Studebakers since I was a little boy. I also have a '61 Citro\u00ebn 2CV Fourgonette - restored for me in Greece by @Classicspotted who upgraded the engine from the standard-for-'61 425 cc unit to a later \ud83d\udd25 FIRE BREATHING \ud83d\udd25 602 cc. With that powerful 37 cu in mill under the hood, I had them paint it French Racing Blue! \ud83d\ude02", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1745152540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17411291, "authorName": "TRD_OKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trd_okc/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "USD $17,000 bid placed by TRD_OKC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745153474, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17412067, "authorName": "Jan_Dreptak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jan_dreptak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was this car advertised in Colorado few years back?\r\nAt the time I was in contact with the seller and regret not buying ever since.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745162793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17412266, "authorName": "sn60 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sn60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jan_dreptak. This is not the same car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1745164792, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17412486, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@56PackardMan\r\n\r\nHave you ever thought of giving up one of the Studebakers and buying a Packard? Here's a great reason. You would have assembled the single most eclectic collection of cars that totals just three vehicles. The Peterson would be beating down your door to own them as a group! And then you could tell them \"Thank you, no...\" LOL!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745167102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17413166, "authorName": "56PackardMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/56packardman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@billyblyth - Not a chance I would give up either of the Studebakers!\r\nMy bride and I agree that we need to keep Ron Wakefield's two Studebakers together! That said, I would like to acquire at some point in the future a '56 Packard Four Hundred. The \"5687\" in my \"BaT Handle\" was Packard's model code for that model, the \"56\" (obviously) the model year; the \"87\" signifying the two door hardtop body style.\r\n\r\n@sn60 - this is really an extraordinary Gran Turismo Hawk! I keep coming back to this listing!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1745171375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17416245, "authorName": "EpicMC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/epicmc/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "USD $18,000 bid placed by EpicMC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745194700, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17416316, "authorName": "EpicMC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/epicmc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the AC factory or aftermarket", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745195669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17416842, "authorName": "sn60 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sn60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@epicmc, Thank you for the bid. It\u2019s a Studebaker under dash evaporator, but all new components under the hood\u2026Dryer, compressor, condenser and hoses. AC works great and blows cold.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1745205401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17426038, "authorName": "sn60 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sn60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@71tagto Take a look at this one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745278328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17428700, "authorName": "studejack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/studejack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As as the owner of a four-speed R1 Studebaker, I can tell you that the driving pleasure gets ignored with all the talk about R2s. And mind you, my particular engine was de-tuned to allow use of regular fuel. A true R1, with high compression, provides highly pleasing acceleration from a dead stop in addition to throughout the drive, as mine does. Very underrated combination", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1745332020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17431021, "authorName": "sn60 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sn60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As we settle in to the quiet days of this auction, this is a good time to suggest anyone wanting to see and drive the car in person is invited to come to Napa. \r\n\r\nAlso, I will be taking some driving videos tonight or tomorrow showing start-up, acceleration, and switch/gauge operation. Please contact me if there is anything specific you would like filmed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1745344015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17436624, "authorName": "Rene", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rene/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the fuel return line a factory Studebaker item? This seems like a great feature to have to keep the fuel cooler and reduce vapor lock.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745361950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17438299, "authorName": "F_Tundra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f_tundra/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "USD $20,000 bid placed by F_Tundra", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745377686, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17439478, "authorName": "sn60 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sn60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rene. For the R1 and R2 engines only, the fuel return was standard from the factory.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1745414753, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17447987, "authorName": "sn60 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sn60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have had a few questions about this R1 model and what makes it different from the standard Studebaker GT Hawk. Besides the special \"Avanti Powered\" fender emblems, it has certain things that came standard with the R1's. Chrome valve covers, dipstick, and air cleaner, it has a special oil pan with a windage tray and breather tube. R1 models also had a 160 mph speedometer and a red line tach. It also came with the heavy duty 40 amp alternator and a dual point distributer. Also a glass bowl fuel filter with a return line that goes back to the fuel tank. Disc brakes were also standard on the R1 models.\r\n\r\n I added correct-for-1963 Aero-Strut Wheel covers, (a rare Studebaker option for 1963-1964), and a rollup radio antenna, that is operated from inside the car by turning the knob.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745447080, "type": "comment"}]