General Information
This letter from Carl B. Thompson, probably provides the best information regarding the 374 cubic
inch V8 and the Jet Streak engine option regarding the 1956 Golden Hawk.
Mr. Thompson has been referred to as the, “unofficial historian of the Studebaker Corporation”,
and passed away on December 12, 2007 at the age of 98. Thompson served as one of the
company’s in-house photographers and took literally thousands of photographs. He was also
involved with parts catalogs.
After Studebaker closed its South Bend operation in December 1963, he stayed on with the
company while it went through its close-down period till 1972.
Last Update - July 2, 2018
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