6T-FinSeeker Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) For sale on Facebook: 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk 2-door Hardtop in Cookstown, NJ - $15,000 - Must be a member of Facebook to access Seller's contact information. On 4/7, Seller reduced price to $13,000 Link: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5748373435274932/1956-Studebaker-Sky-Hawk Seller's Description: 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk 2-door Hardtop Driven 86,000 miles Automatic transmission Exterior color: Off-white · Interior color: Tan Clean title This vehicle has no significant damage or problems UPDATE TO LISTING!!! We have had two deals fall through because the wives said no! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, WIFE APPROVAL REQUIRED! Old restoration, good driver, new tires. Edited April 9, 2023 by 6T-FinSeeker update status (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Joe Cocuzza Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 "UPDATE TO LISTING!!! We have had two deals fall through because the wives said no! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, WIFE APPROVAL REQUIRED!" Time to "trade in" the wives😁😁😁 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) Doesn't $15,000 seem too low for this car? Is there a lot that is incorrect about it? I see a later "custom" steering wheel, along with plastic after-market speakers on the back package shelf, and wonder if the interior fabric is right. Has the air cleaner been changed? And the Hawks are prone to hidden rust. A Studebaker expert would know these answers. Everything I see (except the fabric) could be corrected easily. Otherwise, it's a very good-looking car. Edited March 31, 2023 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lahti35 Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 This seller has been around the block... I don't know how many times I've sold stuff and then the wife says "no" with the buyer coming back to sheepishly excuse his way out of the deal. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Very nice looking car IMO. If it drives as good as it looks, then this should be a great deal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 I'd be happy with that. In fact I'd be much happier with this Studebaker than say a tri-five. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 26 minutes ago, Fossil said: I'd be happy with that. In fact I'd be much happier with this Studebaker than say a tri-five. Be sure to remember…..Ask for forgiveness, NOT for permission, to buy! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bloom Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 2 hours ago, John_S_in_Penna said: Doesn't $15,000 seem too low for this car? Is there a lot that is incorrect about it? I see a later "custom" steering wheel, along with plastic after-market speakers on the back package shelf, and wonder if the interior fabric is right. Has the air cleaner been changed? And the Hawks are prone to hidden rust. A Studebaker expert would know these answers. Everything I see (except the fabric) could be corrected easily. Otherwise, it's a very good-looking car. I agree. Lots to love for 15k 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumBob Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 I get a kick out of the wife approval statement. I see this all the time in the music gear world I occupy. "I really want to buy that guitar, but my wife would kill me." "If I buy this drumset, I'll be living in the basement for the rest of my life." Before we got married, my wife and I had "The Talk." I told her I was a musician who played gigs until all hours of the morning, that I spent a lot of money on musical gear, and that she might be alone on weekends. She said, "OK, I'm fine with that." I haven't had a problem since. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivguy Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Nice looking car, and the price seems reasonable. These look so much better than the later models with tail fins Looks like the Speedster. Blaming the Wife is usually just an excuse for cold feet, but not always. I now have a separate car fund, so that my purchases big or small, don't have any effect on the monthly budget. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drhach Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 1 hour ago, DrumBob said: I get a kick out of the wife approval statement. I see this all the time in the music gear world I occupy. "I really want to buy that guitar, but my wife would kill me." "If I buy this drumset, I'll be living in the basement for the rest of my life." Before we got married, my wife and I had "The Talk." I told her I was a musician who played gigs until all hours of the morning, that I spent a lot of money on musical gear, and that she might be alone on weekends. She said, "OK, I'm fine with that." I haven't had a problem since. My Wife is ok with me getting things. She just reserves the right to bring home whatever she wants whenever I bring something home. She told me if I brought home another motorcycle, she was getting a cat. So really, it's not a matter of whether or not I want a motorcycle as much as do I want a cat. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lahti35 Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 2 hours ago, DrumBob said: I get a kick out of the wife approval statement. I see this all the time in the music gear world I occupy. "I really want to buy that guitar, but my wife would kill me." "If I buy this drumset, I'll be living in the basement for the rest of my life." Before we got married, my wife and I had "The Talk." I told her I was a musician who played gigs until all hours of the morning, that I spent a lot of money on musical gear, and that she might be alone on weekends. She said, "OK, I'm fine with that." I haven't had a problem since. Same here, works great! We both have our interests and neither needs to justify it to the other. I'll never understand the female that expects her man to work and provide... but live in misery, devoid of hobbies, and spend his time helping her pick out the drapes.😛 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearheadengineer Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 1 hour ago, drhach said: So really, it's not a matter of whether or not I want a motorcycle as much as do I want a cat. I love motorcycles AND cats, so this would be perfect! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 3 hours ago, John Bloom said: I agree. Lots to love for 15k I see you've never tried to sell a Studebaker! They are a very hard car to sell for big money. Have had 4, lost money on all of them. But I still like 'em even though they are somewhat quirky, and take some time getting familiar with. Up here in Ontario where they ended their production in Hamilton there is a dedicated following. But SDC members are notoriously cheap. This is a nice car and looks to be in very decent condition. Well worth the asking price, but I bet it's not going to sell quickly. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drhach Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 16 hours ago, Gearheadengineer said: I love motorcycles AND cats, so this would be perfect! I'm allergic to cats, they're my kryptonite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 (edited) On 3/31/2023 at 9:30 AM, Lahti35 said: This seller has been around the block... I don't know how many times I've sold stuff and then the wife says "no" with the buyer coming back to sheepishly excuse his way out of the deal. Quote Drum Bob said: I get a kick out of the wife approval statement. I see this all the time in the music gear world I occupy. "I really want to buy that guitar, but my wife would kill me." When I had a music store, I'd frequently hear wives tell husbands, "You can't buy a guitar! We need to buy a new sofa!" It's true that a sofa can be enjoyed by the whole family, while a guitar can only be enjoyed by those in the family who are musicians, but I personally don't find a new sofa any more comfortable than an old sofa. My opinion. Edited April 2, 2023 by JamesR (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted April 7, 2023 Author Share Posted April 7, 2023 On 4/7, Seller reduced price to $13,000. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMB Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 This car looks like a steal to me. Several updates - power brakes firewall mounted - electronic ignition- newer carburetor -new interior Except for ( IMO) spotlights VERY nice and for the price of a paint job. If I had garage space I would own it. Park this by the tri-five chevys and they look like boxes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Awfully nice looking car for 13K. Seems like a bargain to me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted April 9, 2023 Author Share Posted April 9, 2023 On 4/8, Seller marked the Facebook ad "SOLD!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 3 hours ago, 6T-FinSeeker said: On 4/8, Seller marked the Facebook ad "SOLD!" I hope the buyer told his wife about the purchase! 😄😄 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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