[{"id": 15282158, "authorName": "Tigerbug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigerbug/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by Tigerbug", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723751585, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15282308, "authorName": "56PackardMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/56packardman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My '54 Commander Regal Starlight's younger brother!\r\nThis looks to be a very nice '61 Hawk.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1723752766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15282557, "authorName": "tman1912", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tman1912/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I Love 61 Hawks, they are the best. Good luck on the sell.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1723754298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15282822, "authorName": "BigStrike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigstrike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Outstanding. The Hawk is a work of art and in cherry red color it's even more stunning.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1723755848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15286787, "authorName": "SaltyLion (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saltylion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the compliments! Every time we have this car out in public, it\u2019s a constant ego boost of \u201coohs and aahs\u201d from passersby. A classy white & red turns everybody\u2019s head!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1723770274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15287038, "authorName": "fsesb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fsesb/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by fsesb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723773010, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15287608, "authorName": "Cleanenergymike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cleanenergymike/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Cleanenergymike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723785255, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15287772, "authorName": "0351antitanK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0351antitank/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Studebaker Hawk is gorgeous. I had A 59 Hawk not anywhere near as beautiful as this Hawk. I drove it for about 10 years from the 1970s into the early 80s. It brings back memories good and bad. They do get people's attention, Studebaker owners are such helpful people. I got to know An older Gentleman who had been A mechanic at the local dealer who told me \"The reason Studebaker went broke was that the mechanics had nothing to do as Studebakers so seldom needed maintenance\" Thank you @SaltyLion for taking such good care of this Hawk. Good luck with the auction.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1723795677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15294028, "authorName": "lubesales", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubesales/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by lubesales", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723839205, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15297074, "authorName": "fsesb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fsesb/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by fsesb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723853767, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15300415, "authorName": "SupersonicMiG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supersonicmig/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own a nearly identical (right down to the color) \u201861 Hawk, and in my humble opinion it\u2019s the high water mark of \u201cfins on cars\u201d, being the last year of them, on one of Raymond Loewy\u2019s masterpiece car body designs. The \u201861 Hawk is everything needed to bring conversation to a stop at your local drive-up ice cream stand on a hot Saturday night. It just doesn\u2019t get any better. Mechanically they are well engineered and solid, and a ball to cruise in. This is a great survivor. Good luck with the sale, I\u2019ll be watching closely as it\u2019ll help set the market for mine.\n\nI just realized that mine is number 2924 and this one is 2429! Mine has the brass plaque on the glovebox stating that it is \u201cHawk No. 1242\u201d. I\u2019d be interested in what your \u201cHawk Number\u201d is.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1723914038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15300688, "authorName": "SaltyLion (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saltylion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wanted to let you all know that from the 1993 restoration until my possession in 2023, this Hawk has always been stored in a heated garage and only moved via enclosed transport. I didn\u2019t have a heated garage but it was in storage the last year.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723915693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15302551, "authorName": "Modowk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/modowk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is that your blue Avanti?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723922494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15303082, "authorName": "SaltyLion (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saltylion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Modowk it\u2019s a project Avanti and needs a lot of work. Nice catch though! ;-)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723924547, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15312928, "authorName": "57hawk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/57hawk/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by 57hawk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724030874, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15313026, "authorName": "SaltyLion (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saltylion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SupersonicMiG the fins are the coolest feature of all the Hawks and the two-tone is just over the top!\n\nI don\u2019t have a brass plate in the glovebox but the body number is 222.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724032365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15314397, "authorName": "dakotasales", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dakotasales/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by dakotasales", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724077456, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15321683, "authorName": "EQ007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eq007/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by EQ007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724106507, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15323354, "authorName": "Royaladd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royaladd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will this car be ready for a 500 mile trouble free road trip?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724123964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15334041, "authorName": "gh356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gh356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Royaladd This beauty looks to be in great shape, and seems like it would hold up well on a road trip. That said, its a bit unfair to ask the seller for assurances that it would do a 500 mile TROUBLE FREE road trip. The car is 63 years old, and even with good care and regular service, there are any number of components that could perish on a long drive. But, that's a great part of the adventure. Buy the car, give it a good check over, pack a few obvious spares and tools and hit the road. Just don't give yourself a tight schedule. The rest of us will be envious just imagining the fun you will have.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1724203352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15334586, "authorName": "56PackardMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/56packardman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gh356 - Spot on! 100% \ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83d\udc4c\r\n@Royaladd - He is right. But don't let the fact that it's 63 years old stop you.\r\nI'm not afraid to take my '54 Commander on the road - but I carry spares and flares!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724209445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15334630, "authorName": "SaltyLion (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saltylion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for perfectly explaining what I\u2019ve spent the entire day trying to figure out how to answer respectfully. \ud83d\ude01\nI would also suggest the buyer ensure the title work and insurance are in their name before a 500-mile road trip. \ud83e\udd19\ud83c\udffb", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724210344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15334674, "authorName": "SaltyLion (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saltylion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wanted to show that all the NOS/OEM parts are boxed and fit in the trunk ready for transport! The other parts in the storage photo are used and/or came off the car during the restoration and any subsequent repairs. All parts are included but the buyer can choose what they want to take.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724211054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15341419, "authorName": "dakotasales", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dakotasales/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by dakotasales", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724269462, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15342330, "authorName": "Dewittb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dewittb/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Dewittb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724272352, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15346255, "authorName": "Cleanenergymike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cleanenergymike/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by Cleanenergymike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724306651, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15347197, "authorName": "oldfart56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldfart56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "is that a power steering pump that i am seeing in the engine bay?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724334564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15347219, "authorName": "oldfart56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldfart56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i am sorry, i can't read.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1724334715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15347334, "authorName": "SteveRamsey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steveramsey/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by SteveRamsey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724335595, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15347466, "authorName": "dakotasales", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dakotasales/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by dakotasales", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724336718, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15347580, "authorName": "SteveRamsey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steveramsey/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by SteveRamsey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724337557, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15347734, "authorName": "SaltyLion (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saltylion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oldfart56 to ensure your question was answered, this Hawk does have power steering. An OEM p.s. kit with hoses is included in the sale as well!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724338474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15351278, "authorName": "Cincyporsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cincyporsche/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by Cincyporsche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724353783, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15351427, "authorName": "Royaladd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royaladd/", "bidAmount": 14250, "content": "$14,250 bid placed by Royaladd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724354312, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15351463, "authorName": "Ccourt9283", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccourt9283/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by Ccourt9283", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724354426, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15351497, "authorName": "Royaladd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royaladd/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by Royaladd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724354535, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15351738, "authorName": "Cincyporsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cincyporsche/", "bidAmount": 15750, "content": "$15,750 bid placed by Cincyporsche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724355209, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15351773, "authorName": "Royaladd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royaladd/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Royaladd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724355313, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15351979, "authorName": "Cincyporsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cincyporsche/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by Cincyporsche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724356071, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15352273, "authorName": "Ccourt9283", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccourt9283/", "bidAmount": 16751, "content": "$16,751 bid placed by Ccourt9283", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724357055, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15352305, "authorName": "Cincyporsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cincyporsche/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by Cincyporsche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724357164, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15352351, "authorName": "Modowk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/modowk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why did it have a MN collector plate at one time?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724357305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15352385, "authorName": "Modowk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/modowk/", "bidAmount": 18001, "content": "$18,001 bid placed by Modowk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724357410, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15352395, "authorName": "Cincyporsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cincyporsche/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by Cincyporsche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724357441, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15352367, "authorName": "SaltyLion (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saltylion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Modowk it was registered in MN early on when the restoration occurred. My Dad kept all the collector plates. That pic with the MN plates was from 1993.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724357443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15352427, "authorName": "SaltyLion (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saltylion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You'll notice in the 1993 pic, it still has the pink interior. I wanted to include it to show how pristine it's been kept since the original restore.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724357539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15352435, "authorName": "Modowk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/modowk/", "bidAmount": 19021, "content": "$19,021 bid placed by Modowk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724357576, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15352481, "authorName": "Cincyporsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cincyporsche/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Cincyporsche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724357752, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15352537, "authorName": "SnidelyWhiptrash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snidelywhiptrash/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the coolest car designs ever in my book. And memorialized in Frank Zappa's Billy the Mountain (\"I'm gonna need a truss!\"). GLWA!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724357959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15352661, "authorName": "Cincyporsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cincyporsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 8/22/24 for $20,000 to Cincyporsche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724358301, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15352696, "authorName": "SaltyLion (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saltylion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations Cincyporsche and thank you to all the bidders!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724358389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15355794, "authorName": "MWebb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwebb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cincyporsche, congrats on the win. Looks like a sweet car and seems to me you got a great deal on it.\r\n\r\nIf you have any interest in selling that NOS chrome horn trim ring, let me know. Have been looking for a decent one for my Champ pickup.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724373607, "type": "comment"}]