On a shoestring budget and with the clock ticking, Studebaker cooked up one of the most iconic cars of the 1960s, the Avanti. It was both beautiful and powerful and – if it had been designed by any of… more»
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Aug 7, 2020 • Auctions • 15 Comments
Charity Auction: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
The old “what if” game. What if Studebaker had come out with the Avanti sooner than they did? What if Studebaker’s finances had been better than they were? What if Studebaker hadn’t closed its South Bend factory at the… more»
Jul 28, 2020 • For Sale • 36 Comments
24K Miles: 1990 Avanti Touring Sedan
UPDATE 7/28/2020 – We featured this Avanti back in February when it was listed on eBay. At the time it was residing in Scottsdale, Arizona. It’s now in San Diego, California with a $26,000 asking price! You can find… more»
Jul 12, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Original R2: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Automotive history is littered with “what ifs.” For example, what if Studebaker hadn’t gone bankrupt? What would the ultimate iteration of the Avanti have been like? Sadly, these are questions that can never be answered. This 1963 Avanti has… more»
Jul 4, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rough R2: 1963 Studebaker Avanti 4-Speed
This is definitely a car we don’t see pop up for sale in project-grade condition every day, and it fits the description perfectly of diamond in the rough. It’s a desirable 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2, equipped with the rare… more»
May 6, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Late Production Model: 1987 Avanti
The Avanti story got fairly murky as the company entered and exited different ownership groups, with the updated design lacking some of the original grace that made it such a standout when new. The later generations kept the basic… more»
Apr 29, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Ready To Go: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
In an ideal world, manufacturers like Studebaker would have survived and prospered. This was a company that was not only willing to push the boundaries with daring and exciting offerings but had its fair share of lateral thinkers with… more»
Apr 28, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Supercharged 4-Speed: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2
The auction ends tonight for this supercharged 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2, which is one of the rarest Avantis equipped with both the upgraded engine and four-speed manual transmission. The seller contends it has been minimally altered from new, and… more»
Apr 25, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Early Model Project: 1964 Studebaker Avanti
The earliest Avantis – the ones made by Studebaker and featuring round headlights (not the round lenses sitting in square housings) – remain one of the ultimate bargains in collector cars today, in my opinion. Hard to find and… more»
Apr 7, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Dry Stored for 25 Years: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Update 4/7/20 – This Avanti is back on eBay! Hopefully the seller has set a realistic reserve so it finds a new home this time. From 11/8/19 – This 1963 Studebaker Avanti R1 has been parked for 25 years,… more»
Mar 24, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Supercharged 4-Speed: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2
Another day, another supercharged Studebaker Avanti. It does seem like we are seeing Avantis pop up almost daily, an impressive trend for a car that remains quite obscure by collector car standards. The first generation Studebaker-built Avantis are the… more»
Mar 23, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Late Production Model: 1988 Avanti
Lightning can strike twice, as we have another late production Avanti up for sale just a few days after featuring a black on black example. This 1988 model doesn’t have mileage that’s quite as low as that car’s, but… more»
Mar 21, 2020 • For Sale • 29 Comments
10k Original Miles: 1985 Avanti II Touring Coupe
As time wore on, the Avanti brand somehow continued to survive, despite multiple changes in ownership and a serious dilution of the original formula. By modern standards, it’s truly incredible Avanti managed to survive for as long as it… more»
Mar 19, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Round Headlight Survivor: 1964 Studebaker Avanti
If you’re going to buy an Avanti, a first-generation model built by Studebaker with the round headlights is one to shop for. I’ve got nothing against the later models, but the Avanti line went through so many transformations and… more»
Mar 1, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Supercharged Stick Shift: 1964 Studebaker Avanti
When it comes to collecting Avantis, most enthusiasts would lean towards the first run of cars built by Studebaker. Coupled with that is the option to check the box for the factory supercharger, and for the trifecta, to find… more»
Dec 5, 2019 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Runs and Drives: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
With the company on its financial knees, 1962 was a strange time for Studebaker to introduce a premium model such as the Avanti. The fact that it remained in production as a Studebaker for little more than 18-months was… more»
