The Avanti was Studebaker’s answer to the Ford Thunderbird and intended as a halo car for the ailing independent auto manufacturer. Created under the direction of famed industrial designer Raymond Loewy, fewer than 6000 were made from April 1962… more»
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Apr 23, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Supercharged Project: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2
This 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 is a case of appearing far worse than it actually is, as despite its roughshod looks and evidence of vandalism, the car is actually quite solid underneath and comes with numerous spare parts needed… more»
Apr 21, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Parked For 48 Years! 1964 Studebaker Avanti
It is a fact that the RMS Titanic sank because by the time the iceberg was spotted, the evasive maneuvers attempted by the crew were too little, too late. The same is true of Studebaker as a manufacturer. The… more»
Apr 12, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Stored 40 Years: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R1
By the early 1960s, Studebaker-Packard’s finances had weakened again, and they needed a Hail Mary or two in order to stay afloat. Conceived on a cocktail napkin in 1961 and put into production just 15 months later, the Avanti… more»
Apr 6, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Buried In The Barn: 1940 Studebaker President
The President was Studebaker’s top-of-the line car between 1926-42 and again from 1955-58. It was their version of the Cadillac, but like most Studebaker products, it didn’t sell in similar numbers. This 1940 edition has been camped out in… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Backyard Find: 1979 Avanti II Coupe
Every car enthusiast I know would be completely OK with a backyard that looked like the one this 1979 Avanti II is parked in. The seller is in Florida and has numerous vehicles under cover in what looks like… more»
Mar 13, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Cheap? 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
The Gran Turismo Hawk (or GT Hawk) was the final evolution of the Hawk series that began in 1956. The GT Hawk, which would run for three years (1962-64) had styling that was inspired by European cars of the… more»
Feb 28, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
One Year Wonder: 1956 Studebaker Power Hawk
Studebaker built a series of “family sports cars” between 1956-64 that carried some form of the name Hawk. This involved no less than eight models which were offered as 2-door, 4-seat coupes, with or without door posts. The Power… more»
Feb 27, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
R2 Supercharger! 1963 Studebaker Avanti
If you ask most any Studebaker aficionado what car their Holy Grail is, chances are that person would say the limited run Avanti with the supercharged engine. Only 4,643 Avanti’s were built for 1963-64 with 40 percent of those… more»
Feb 21, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
64k Original Miles: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
The 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo was the final update of the Hawk badge that first saw the light of day in 1956 when the Golden Hawk was unveiled. It was also part of the company’s last-ditch stand to ward… more»
Feb 20, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
88k Original Miles: 1954 Studebaker Commander Regal Starliner
Automotive history is littered with the names of manufacturers who fell by the wayside due to various reasons. One of the most notable was Studebaker, which produced some interesting and innovative cars on a minuscule budget. One of those… more»
Feb 14, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Re-Assembly Required: 1954 Studebaker 3R Truck
In 1954, the 3R line of pick-ups replaced Studebaker’s 2R series that had been introduced after World War II. The most visible change for 1954 was they now had one-piece curved windshields rather than split panes as before. And… more»
Feb 11, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Fiberglass Project: 1978 Avanti II
The Avanti was the iconic car created by Studebaker for 1963-64 that came along too late to save the company. But even after the firm folded, the car lived on through five ownership situations that produced the Avanti II… more»
Feb 10, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Rough R1: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
One of the more dangerous project acquisitions is the rare car that has issues that might otherwise cause you to pass if it weren’t a desirable model. In this case, it’s a genuine 1963 Studebaker Avanti R1 that needs… more»
Feb 8, 2021 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Museum Piece: 1955 Studebaker Champion
This former museum car was restored a couple of decades ago and it sat in a Texas museum for many years. It’s a beautiful top-trim level 1955 Studebaker Champion Regal sedan and it’s still in Texas. The seller has… more»
Feb 4, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rolling Project: 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk
From 1956 to 1964, Studebaker produced several cars that were part of the Hawk “family,” which found their roots in the Champion line from the early 1950s. The Silver Hawk was a pillared version of the Raymond Loewy-designed cars… more»
