Neither did the Pontiac, as mentioned by the narrator. He also stated that the Pontiac had large fins and had the Strato Streak option, which included the two bands on the hood. He needs to do a little more research.
The Studebaker Golden Hawk is among the most sought after Studebaker's. 1958 was a bad year for American Auto Companies, especially Studebaker-Packard. This was the last year for Golden Hawk's, tho the model continued as the Silver Hawk, Hawk, and GT Hawk until 1964.
I rode in a brand new Golden Hawk and my neighbor was showing off the power. I was 11/12,years old and was thrilled with this car. There wasn’t a lot of areo dynamic knowledge back then and the golden had lead tubes in the hood to limit the lift at speed. Funny thing is ten years later I was working at Chrysler engineering and worked on the Super bird and Daytona development, no lead tubes but we had areo dynamics, cool video. I’m such a Detroit Greaser.
There was *never* a Stude Hawk (standard, Silver, or Golden ) with quad headlamps! I owned a 1964 Gran Turismo (the final iteration of the Hawk line) - RHD in AU. It went like a rocket, but the handling was terrible! Unassisted low-geared steering made for a lot of work on twisty roads, and the pathetic sardine-can sized drum brakes were merely decorative. The handling was typical of all Yank tanks of the era: atrocious. But they did look cool.
My grand parents had the 53 caddy. He smoked cigars in the car. The 53 caddys, all of them, had an odd ventilation system under the front seat. It drew out smoke. Still he called it the fart box. 😮😅 and my grandmother smacked him every time he called it that.
Not knocking the '55 Pontiac, but the "cultural" part that also made it a big seller was Lucille Ball! It was HIGHLY featured in the '54-'55 season of 'I Love Lucy' as the Fab 4 made their way from New York to Ca. over the course of several episodes. She said "it rides like a dream". The most powerful woman in America said it. Getting there really WAS half the fun.
@@gerryc3112 I know from seeing some of her fun Chevy ads here on YT, she sang one with the line "The fun is in the going..." where she was driving a white '59 Impala convertible with a few male passengers to show how roomy it was. Other than that, just her classic 'See the USA in your Chevrolet' up to 1962 or maybe '63? In my previous comment, it was either Lucy or Ethel that mentioned getting there was half the fun. Probably Lucy. Anyway, there were a few episodes featuring the '55 Pontiac before they finally left N.Y. for CA.
Different car, same era - I learned to drive in a 1955 Studebaker President, which my father bought new. Last I checked (2020) it was still on the road. I guess it depends on how you take care of it and your location (weather and use of salt on the roads vary).
Rust buckets is correct. The car companies made no attempt to prolong the life of their cars. They also needed starters, alternator/generators, water pumps, major exhaust work, and other parts after 50 thousand miles. This is true of most cars until the imports forced them to do something about it. I assume the problem with rust is corrected when restored.
Excellent choices, although highly selective by one's opinion, for this video. HOWEVER: 1.The 1958 Studebaker Golden Hawk, the 1955 Pontiac Star Chief (which was not a rare model), and the 1955 Chrysler C-300 (first of the letter car series up through 1962) DID NOT have QUAD (4) headlights, they all had ONLY DUAL (2) headlights; 2. The 1958 DeSoto Adventurer (which was the top-of-the-line model in the DeSoto line-up) DID NOT have DUAL (2) headlights, BUT had QUAD (4) headlights, which were introduced as STANDARD equipment for the first time on 1958 GM, Ford, Chrysler and Rambler models, and some minor marques; excluding the Cadillac Eldorado which was the very first and ONLY American car that had QUAD (4) headlights for their 1957 models; 3. It should have been mentioned that of the 532 custom built 1953 Cadillac Eldorados manufactured as a copy of the model shown as a one-off design for the Motorama Car Show, that these all custom built units SOLD at a price of $11,000.00 each --- and each was SOLD AT A LOSS FOR GM! For 1954 and beyond every Cadillac Eldorado was built on the assembly line as a more luxurious Series 62 to significantly lower the cost of production; 4. WHY was there NO MENTION of two (2) other VERY RARE CARS from the Motorama Car Show that went into production, the 303 custom built at night after the assembly line shut down 1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta models; and the 1953 Buick Skylark models, which of the three, was the lowest priced custom built model from the Motorama Car Show? This was contrary to the fact that historically Buicks were always priced higher than Oldsmobiles! 5. This next Comment is and has been a matter of debate for decades amongst car enthusiasts. Some argue that the 1949 Oldsmobile with its first high-compression 303 CID Overhead Valve V-8 engine was the very first "MUSCLE CAR". Others argue, as in this video, that the 1955 Chrysler C-300 with its 331 CID HEMI V-8 engine was the very first "MUSCLE CAR". I argue, along with the other purest, by definition, a "TRUE MUSCLE CAR" as being an INTERMEDIATE-SIZE CAR with a full-size car's large V-8 engine. That being agreed, the 1964 Pontiac Tempest with the $189.00 GTO package, which included the 389 CID 325 HP V-8 engine, designed by John Delorean Chief of Pontiac's Design Team, would be the ACTUAL "FIRST MUSCLE CAR"! Chevrolet followed up within weeks producing 201 copies of the Z11 version of an even more powerful MUSCLE CAR than the GTO, the 1964 Chevelle SS 396 CID 375 HP V-8 L78 engined coupe! WHY? Because at inception, the definition of a Muscle Car is an INTERMEDIATE, NOT A FULL-SIZE MODEL. Therefore, in the case of the 1949 Oldsmobile and 1955 Chrysler, both full-sized cars, with a large V-8 engine, they do NOT qualify. Prior to the 2964 GTO, large V-8 engines were formerly reserved/installed in full-size cars ONLY. Other items art of a typical MUSCLE CAR package include, but are not exclusive of, being a 2 door coupe, hardtop, or convertible ONLY, usually with bucket seats, heavy duty suspension components (stiffer springs, shock absorbers, and stabilizers bars front/and eventually rear as well), better brakes, a floor mounted (Hurst/better quality in the case of the GTO) gearshift assembly with the heavy duty manual transmission, or OEM heavy duty automatic transmission, both usually floor mounted (but not always originally), a positraction/limited-slip differential with performance rear axle gearing, better quality/wider tires, different/custom/eventually mag style wheel covers or wheels, and eventually items such as a full gauge package, tachometer, heavy duty cooling, 7-9 blade clutch fan, etc. Eventually the first "PONY MUSCLE CAR" would be the 1965 Ford/Shelby Mustang (a collaboration between Carroll Shelby's Shelby American Corp. and FoMoCo); and in the "COMPACT MUSCLE CAR" group, the 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova Super Sport.
The Studebaker Golden Hawk scoops were for fresh air in the summer, and fed the heater in the winter (which was under the passenger seat due to the fact that there was no room in the engine compartment lol). They were not to cool the engine. And, did you and your AI buddy get permission to use this footage? There's at least one set of images I know was taken from a German fellow, whose family might not appreciate your trying to make money off of something he was so proud to restore from the ground up and share with the world.
Don't forget, the dual rear wiper blades and the self cleaning white sidewall tires!!! ( Studebaker is ((was)) a innovative name that was years ahead of the big 3, shame that nobody realized it at that time.) Does anyone fact check these videos?!? Apparently not!!!😡
AI narration is a joke. It doesn't know how to interrupt MPH, HP, 1st, 2nd, 3rd etc. As long as you use AI I will not subscribe, as much as love cars. Dan.
The narrator talks about the interior,,camera man shows somerhing else,,cammera man can't keep the picture steady,,,Desoto Stands out,,the Pontiac and Studebaker,,I'll pass the Caddy
58 golden hawk DID NOT have quad headlamps or twin hood scoops
Neither did the Pontiac, as mentioned by the narrator. He also stated that the Pontiac had large fins and had the Strato Streak option, which included the two bands on the hood. He needs to do a little more research.
@@rickloera9468 Either 'he' or the AI.
No Hawk ever had quad headlights
Look at the picture twice?
Ever get the feeling that these videos from this channel would be better with the audio muted?
The Studebaker Golden Hawk is among the most sought after Studebaker's. 1958 was a bad year for American Auto Companies, especially Studebaker-Packard. This was the last year for Golden Hawk's, tho the model continued as the Silver Hawk, Hawk, and GT Hawk until 1964.
I rode in a brand new Golden Hawk and my neighbor was showing off the power. I was 11/12,years old and was thrilled with this car. There wasn’t a lot of areo dynamic knowledge back then and the golden had lead tubes in the hood to limit the lift at speed. Funny thing is ten years later I was working at Chrysler engineering and worked on the Super bird and Daytona development, no lead tubes but we had areo dynamics, cool video. I’m such a Detroit Greaser.
Quad headlamps? Ai cannot even COUNT ?
Memphis Dan LeLoLai
There was *never* a Stude Hawk (standard, Silver, or Golden ) with quad headlamps!
I owned a 1964 Gran Turismo (the final iteration of the Hawk line) - RHD in AU. It went like a rocket, but the handling was terrible! Unassisted low-geared steering made for a lot of work on twisty roads, and the pathetic sardine-can sized drum brakes were merely decorative. The handling was typical of all Yank tanks of the era: atrocious.
But they did look cool.
The Studebaker is beautiful
When cars was reliable and cool
My grand parents had the 53 caddy. He smoked cigars in the car. The 53 caddys, all of them, had an odd ventilation system under the front seat. It drew out smoke. Still he called it the fart box. 😮😅 and my grandmother smacked him every time he called it that.
Not knocking the '55 Pontiac, but the "cultural" part that also made it a big seller was Lucille Ball! It was HIGHLY featured in the '54-'55 season of 'I Love Lucy' as the Fab 4
made their way from New York to Ca. over the course of several episodes. She said "it rides like a dream". The most powerful woman in America said it. Getting there really WAS half the fun.
@bobpierce115 Wasn't "Getting there..." from Dinah Shore and Chevrolet?
@@gerryc3112 I know from seeing some of her fun Chevy ads here on YT, she sang one with the line "The fun is in the going..." where she was driving a white '59 Impala convertible with a few male passengers to show how roomy it was. Other than that, just her classic 'See the USA in your Chevrolet' up to 1962 or maybe '63? In my previous comment, it was either Lucy or Ethel that mentioned getting there was half the fun. Probably Lucy. Anyway, there were a few episodes featuring the '55 Pontiac before they finally left N.Y. for CA.
I like this video! Very beautiful car!😎👍💪
The description reads "Get ready to travel back in time to the wacky world of 1960s American pickup trucks!" yet these are cars we are presented with?
My uncle had a 57 or 58 Studebaker in this same shape but was in three tone paint (Pink, White & Gray) with
Leopard skin interior.
The "Mentally Challenged" Ai made me laugh so much I had to Mute the audio. The choice of cars was a nice selection of cars though.
I wonder if he means that the quad headlights refers to the high and low beam in one bulb
My dad had 3 different Studies the last one was a 57 President loved it I learned to drive in that one I was 16 now I’m 80 and wish I was still 16 😱
All of these cars were rust buckets and rattle traps after about two years.
They are rare because so many ended up in scrapyard early.
Different car, same era - I learned to drive in a 1955 Studebaker President, which my father bought new. Last I checked (2020) it was still on the road. I guess it depends on how you take care of it and your location (weather and use of salt on the roads vary).
Rust buckets is correct. The car companies made no attempt to prolong the life of their cars. They also needed starters, alternator/generators, water pumps, major exhaust work, and other parts after 50 thousand miles. This is true of most cars until the imports forced them to do something about it. I assume the problem with rust is corrected when restored.
Love how AI tries to pronounce MPH as a word.
Excellent choices, although highly selective by one's opinion, for this video.
HOWEVER:
1.The 1958 Studebaker Golden Hawk, the 1955 Pontiac Star Chief (which was not a rare model), and the 1955 Chrysler C-300 (first of the letter car series up through 1962) DID NOT have QUAD (4) headlights, they all had ONLY DUAL (2) headlights;
2. The 1958 DeSoto Adventurer (which was the top-of-the-line model in the DeSoto line-up) DID NOT have DUAL (2) headlights, BUT had QUAD (4) headlights, which were introduced as STANDARD equipment for the first time on 1958 GM, Ford, Chrysler and Rambler models, and some minor marques; excluding the Cadillac Eldorado which was the very first and ONLY American car that had QUAD (4) headlights for their 1957 models;
3. It should have been mentioned that of the 532 custom built 1953 Cadillac Eldorados manufactured as a copy of the model shown as a one-off design for the Motorama Car Show, that these all custom built units SOLD at a price of $11,000.00 each --- and each was SOLD AT A LOSS FOR GM! For 1954 and beyond every Cadillac Eldorado was built on the assembly line as a more luxurious Series 62 to significantly lower the cost of production;
4. WHY was there NO MENTION of two (2) other VERY RARE CARS from the Motorama Car Show that went into production, the 303 custom built at night after the assembly line shut down 1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta models; and the 1953 Buick Skylark models, which of the three, was the lowest priced custom built model from the Motorama Car Show? This was contrary to the fact that historically Buicks were always priced higher than Oldsmobiles!
5. This next Comment is and has been a matter of debate for decades amongst car enthusiasts. Some argue that the 1949 Oldsmobile with its first high-compression 303 CID Overhead Valve V-8 engine was the very first "MUSCLE CAR". Others argue, as in this video, that the 1955 Chrysler C-300 with its 331 CID HEMI V-8 engine was the very first "MUSCLE CAR". I argue, along with the other purest, by definition, a "TRUE MUSCLE CAR" as being an INTERMEDIATE-SIZE CAR with a full-size car's large V-8 engine. That being agreed, the 1964 Pontiac Tempest with the $189.00 GTO package, which included the 389 CID 325 HP V-8 engine, designed by John Delorean Chief of Pontiac's Design Team, would be the ACTUAL "FIRST MUSCLE CAR"! Chevrolet followed up within weeks producing 201 copies of the Z11 version of an even more powerful MUSCLE CAR than the GTO, the 1964 Chevelle SS 396 CID 375 HP V-8 L78 engined coupe! WHY? Because at inception, the definition of a Muscle Car is an INTERMEDIATE, NOT A FULL-SIZE MODEL. Therefore, in the case of the 1949 Oldsmobile and 1955 Chrysler, both full-sized cars, with a large V-8 engine, they do NOT qualify. Prior to the 2964 GTO, large V-8 engines were formerly reserved/installed in full-size cars ONLY. Other items art of a typical MUSCLE CAR package include, but are not exclusive of, being a 2 door coupe, hardtop, or convertible ONLY, usually with bucket seats, heavy duty suspension components (stiffer springs, shock absorbers, and stabilizers bars front/and eventually rear as well), better brakes, a floor mounted (Hurst/better quality in the case of the GTO) gearshift assembly with the heavy duty manual transmission, or OEM heavy duty automatic transmission, both usually floor mounted (but not always originally), a positraction/limited-slip differential with performance rear axle gearing, better quality/wider tires, different/custom/eventually mag style wheel covers or wheels, and eventually items such as a full gauge package, tachometer, heavy duty cooling, 7-9 blade clutch fan, etc. Eventually the first "PONY MUSCLE CAR" would be the 1965 Ford/Shelby Mustang (a collaboration between Carroll Shelby's Shelby American Corp. and FoMoCo); and in the "COMPACT MUSCLE CAR" group, the 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova Super Sport.
AI claiming the Desoto's 354 Hemi was 5.7L? The Chevy 350 was 5.7L, the Ford 351 was 5.8L and the 354 Desoto is somehow 5.7L? AI can't do math either.
What is rare about a '55 Star Chief ? There must be 100,000 of them still extant
Would love 1 of the 100 000
The Studebaker Golden Hawk scoops were for fresh air in the summer, and fed the heater in the winter (which was under the passenger seat due to the fact that there was no room in the engine compartment lol).
They were not to cool the engine.
And,
did you and your AI buddy get permission to use this footage? There's at least one set of images I know was taken from a German fellow, whose family might not appreciate your trying to make money off of something he was so proud to restore from the ground up and share with the world.
Doesn't Quad headights mean four ,not two
The '57 Desoto all the way...!!
What quad headlights????? I only see two…..
On the Desoto he refers to dual headlights
Don't forget, the dual rear wiper blades and the self cleaning white sidewall tires!!! ( Studebaker is ((was)) a innovative name that was years ahead of the big 3, shame that nobody realized it at that time.) Does anyone fact check these videos?!? Apparently not!!!😡
AI narration is a joke. It doesn't know how to interrupt MPH, HP, 1st, 2nd, 3rd etc. As long as you use AI I will not subscribe, as much as love cars. Dan.
My feelings exactly. 👍Not to mention but I will, this particular AI voice is the most popular and on my last nerve.
Are you using AI too? “Interrupt”? You mean interpret -
US car design: A study in piss-poor taste with the occasional exception. These are not among the exceptions!!
The Gran Turismo Hawk was WAY better
William F Bransford
THE STEERING WHEEL IS ON WRONG SIDE !
Note the license plate of the black Hawk - New South Wales - it's in Australia, one of the countries where they drive on the left.
What quad headlights
💎💎💎💎
Nice Video BUT AI STINKS and is boring.
Talking about safety on theese suicide cars is ridiculous !
The narrator talks about the interior,,camera man shows somerhing else,,cammera man can't keep the picture steady,,,Desoto Stands out,,the Pontiac and Studebaker,,I'll pass the Caddy
Number fifth? Nice try AI.
The Cadillac looks like an over weight woman.
Sounds like a Biden speech!
Yeah. He or the AI has that crack smoking President gibberish quality to it. God I can't wait for him to be driven out of office.
Nonsensical narration . Enjoy the visuals
Memphis Dan LeLoLai
Elderado Ugliest car ever!
probably because they were crap.
Not all golden hawkes were super charged,get your facts right ,I won't subscribe to false facts,sorry
Wasn't it the Silver Hawk that was not supercharged? I thought all Golden Hawks were supercharged..........
waste of time
Your AI sucks.