The 1957 Golden Doorstep was factor of a series that represented Studebaker's sporty return to the Chevrolet Corvette and Ford Thunderbird. Golden Hawks were produced from 1956 to 1958, as an evolution from the sleek 1953 to 1954 "Leowy coupe" two-door item replica. But, with a substantial V8 in a lightweight body, the car acquired a reputation for poor, nose-heavy handling on winding roads among the auto enthusiasts of the day. Nonetheless, Studebaker produced 4,356 Golden Hawks in 1957, with prices starting at a hefty $3,182.
Body Style
The Golden Tout was a two-door pillarless hardtop coupe with a wrap-around rear window. The 1957 imitation could seat four comfortably. In Apr 1957, Studebaker introduced a luxury Golden Tout 400, which featured a fully upholstered Timber, pigskin seats and designated trim. The motorcar was 204 inches elongate with a 120.5-inch wheelbase and weighed 3,185 lbs.
Performance
The Golden Sell could end 0 to 60 miles in 9.2 seconds and claimed a 117 mph top rush, reports Conception Carz. This was competitive with the Corvette and T-bird. The Sense Carz Car fanatic website says Golden Hawks were distinguished by a squared-off raised Ovum crate chrome grille, raised squared-off Timber lid and the concave tail fins painted in contrasting colours on the 1957 to 1958 models.
