What's driving this '62 Hawk over $24,000?

A very nice presentation. Probably spent a lot more than that building it. I don't believe the mileage claim at all. Not with a carb and non overdrive trans. I wold believe maybe 19 on the highway.

Yup. I don't want to add up what I have in mine. I hope mine looks as cool. I sent the seller a question on the wheel and rim sizes. I will post them if he answers. Tony

Those are LHS exhaust tips aren't they JP?

I "wouldn't exactly have done it that way" on the wheels, but I actually like the seats, not nuts about the red inserts but the pattern reminds me of a similar vintage European car, like a Porsche or Ferrari. Car looks like a nice build, and wheels are easy to fix. Install of the carpet looks great, someone really took their time and got it to lay down nice.

nate

John Poulos wrote:

The seller did reply: "The rims are 15 X 7 and the tires I believe are 225/65 or 225/70." They sure look good in the picts.

Tony

This is the first Hawk I have seen with the side mirrors mounted forward of the doors. I may steal that idea if I ever do a custom. Or maybe give myself permission for that one deviation on the stock look of my Hawk. They look sort of "correct" in that placement. Looks more sporty. I guess you do have to get out of the car to adjust them. Well down to the garage to put on more heat/sound barrier material. This stuff better work because it's a b!@ch to get it installed. Tony

Tony: Don't put the rear-view mirrors on the front fenders if you plan to actually USE them. They might look cute up there, but are all but worthless to actually see what is behind you, even if properly adjusted. BP

I don't think that anyone woud turn that away from a SDC meet. That's all that matters and he might pick up another, stock, Stude.

Karl

On the sedan I drove in Japan, the mirrors were mounted at the front of the fenders, and you looked through the windshield at them. Looks goofy at first, but you get a great field of view, with no blind spots. Don't have to turn your head either.

It's a great idea that will probably never catch on here. The "We've always done it this way" syndrome drives 'Merican styling and functionality.......

They also have a nice way of forming the ketchup packages so that when you rip them open, it makes a neat litte spout to squeeze the stuff out in a thin line.

Velly Crever..

Mark (miss it ... a little) Dunning

ISTR that it was actually a law in JApan that the mirrors be mounted in the position you describe. That was repealed a few years ago to harmonize with worldwide regulations. Not sure if they required remote controls for the mirrors or not.

When I got my '62 Lark the mirror (single) was mounted on the front fender. Works pretty good there, but I don't think it looks right on a C-K in that position.

nate