Steve Shoemaker’s Studebaker Silver Hawk

1957 Studebaker  Silver Hawk…

…

The car was low and light, but had

a V8 engine, squealing tires

from stop signs if you pushed the pedal

down.  At work I bent some wires

to hold  a flower vase inside,

(I was 16 and romantic).

I never offered girls a ride

to school even though I was sick

with love: the car was bold, but I

was shy.

– Little Stevie Shoemaker, Urbana, IL September 11, 2012

Shy Steve and Studebaker in line at the drive-in?

NOTES:1) “This model cost $100 a few years ago–Thanks, college friend, Dwight J.  The 1957 real
car, bought used in 1960, cost $1,000. Thanks, Grandpa Shoe…“

2) Nadja, Steve’s girlfriend and future wife, appears to be in the middle of the front seat. Not that shy!