Dec 2001
Vehicle Description 
     Built by Avanti Motor Corporation, South Bend, Indiana and is number 144 
of 156 manufactured in 1976. The front brakes were replaced with a Turner disc 
system and the rear remains drum but were replaced. The car rides on new white 
side tires and 1963-type hubcaps. In addition comes four powerful 7x15” 
aluminum wheels with Uniroyal 235-65R15 steel belt radials. The motor is the 
original factory installed 400cu.in. Chevrolet that was rebuilt in 1997 -less 
than 10,000 miles ago.
 There are a little bit of chrome in the engine compartment, but not flashy. 
The engine has chrome spark plugs installed that you never should have to 
replace. The transmission is a 400 Turbohydromatic and the exhaust system is 
all aluminum. You should never have to replace the pipes. The upholstery is 
stock and in good condition.  Dr. R. Streza, that ordered the car 1976, 
installed pale green suede interior that cover seats, a detachable front 
seat armrest, roll bar and headliner (all in very good condition). 

The seats were designed by Eames. The dash and console panels display Italian 
Ash wood veneer. This is a non-smoker vehicle as well as a fully loaded car 
(Dr. Strenza was not holding back !). Collapsible tilt steering wheel 
(beautiful Nardi designed wood and aluminum wheel). Power steering. Cruise 
control (that has been disconnected). Internal control left side mirror. 
Power windows, moon roof, trunk and door locks.  Tinted sunband in 
windshield and a reflected tinted glass moon roof. Rear window deicer. 
Working A/C with a new compressor. Audiovox stereo with rear seat and under 
dash speakers.

 The rear lights arrangement has been changed. The original taillight 
consisted of two lights mounted in the fender, and two back-up lights 
mounted in the trunk. This gives a very poor visibility of the rear at 
night (for others). So, two independent new back-up lights were added under 
the bumper and the old back-up lights were changed to additional tail lights 
(the old lenses are included for easy conversion back to the original 
arrangement). The headlights have been changed to halogen, and two relays 
added under the hood (to support the higher current).