the history

“If you’ve looked forward to the moment when you and your family could enjoy the pleasur of sorts car ownership together, then your next car should be a Golden hawk or Silver hawk. These are the cars that started a trend in America….sports car fun for an entire family. The 1958 Golden Hawk is everything you’d expect in a true sports car, from powerful acceleration of its supercharged 275 hp V-8 engine to its exterior styling and faultlessly apponted interior in a concept from the Continent. Dozens of safety features complete this all-new picture of automotive efficiency, including over-sized finned drum brakes with 172.4 sq. in. of lining area, mechanical superiorities in steering design and shock control, special acoustical ceilings to cushion traffic sounds.

The Golden hawk instrument panel includes tachometer, speedometer, vacuum manifold pressure, gas, ammeter, oil pressure, and temperature gauges arranged for a quick reading. Directly below are toggle switches and ignition switch, conveniently located. Experts rate this panel “best in industry”.

The Silver hawk has the same sports car lines as the Golden Hawk, the same family capacity. You have a choice of nine power teams for the Silver Hawk: 101, 210 or 225 horsepower, with Flightomatic transmission. Overdrive or standard shift to suit your driving habits and local traffic.

For a family car…for a sports car…for a combination of both-the Golden hawk and Silver hawk are cars that bring back the fun of motoring.”

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A rare “super charged” Golden Hawk