Lot #991 - This 1958 Hawk is an outstanding example of Packard’s final production model, finished in the factory-offered shade of Mountain Blue over tan leather. This car is #266 of 588 built, featuring a beautifully preserved, ground-up restoration that took the previous owner six years to complete. It features dual antennas, wide whitewall tires, correct Packard wheel covers, dual Packard-Hawk outside mirrors and original factory-applied gold Mylar trim. As a step up from the similar Studebaker, Packard Hawks received high-quality leather interiors. Also unique to the Packard are quilted armrests applied to the tops of the doors and quarter-panels, and additional trim. This car’s tan interior is excellent, with attractive leather upholstery, tidy nylon loop carpets and superb detailing. The engine-turned aluminum instrument panel is sporty and evocative, fitted from new with race-inspired Stewart-Warner instruments. Power comes from the Studebaker-sourced 289ci V8 equipped with a factory McCullough supercharger. As with the rest of this car, the engine presentation is tidy and attractive, with excellent painted fittings and accessories, authentic decals and labels, and only slight signs of use. This car is equipped with the BorgWarner Flight-O-Matic automatic transmission, power brakes and power steering to ensure effortless high-speed cruising ability. Since its restoration, this attractive and rare Packard appeared in numerous club events and concours. It earned an AACA National First Prize in 2001, as well as a Packard Automobile Classics National First Place. It won an Award of Excellence at the 2000 Greenwich Concours d’Elegance, was shown at the prestigious Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance and earned a Best in Show at the 2000 Eastern Packard Club annual meet. The restoration has mellowed gently with time, and it remains in highly attractive condition. The Packard Hawk has gained newfound appreciation with today’s collectors for its unique looks and surprisingly brisk performance. This is a marvelous opportunity to acquire an enjoyable, attractive example of Packard’s valiant final effort.