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I am constructing a page to profile my
1963 Studebaker Avanti that I am preparing to sell. The
page is still under construction. I will include photographs
and videos of the vehicle's features. This is probably not the
best candidate of a Studebaker Avanti to restore to original since it
does not have the original engine and has been modified by the previous
owner. It is more like a show car in need of a fresh coat of
paint, new leaf springs and rear shocks, and some other work. I
am setting the price at $20,000 but that is negotiable.
The vehicle is located in Eastern Iowa.
chrislanebrewer@gmail.com
319-936-2935
1963 Studebaker Avanti
There
is no other car quite like the Avanti. I seldom see good
photographs of it and that worked to my advantage when I decided to buy
mine. There were less than 5000 orignial Studebaker models built
and I believe a lesser number of post Studebaker Avantis.
1963 Studebaker Avanti (serial number 63R-1582)
Fiber optics from lights to display on hood ornament and under rear window
Highly visible three bulb taillights. They used to blink sequentially.
Electric windows
Two rear window defrosters, one fan built into the hatch to the trunk, the other a wire lattice attached to rear window.
Interior lights mounted to doors to light doors when open
Electric hood and trunk release
Cruise control …. It has never worked
Air conditioning, but it too needs to be upgraded
Exterior rear view mirrors mounted to top of door windows emphasizing the flow of the body from front to rear.
1971 Chevy 350 with Holley 4 barrel from a 1971 Camaro, rated at 360 to 370 hp.
Edelbrock 600 carburetor. I have the Holley that came with the engine. Edelbrock intake etc
Stainless steel exhaust except for quieter mufflers.
Remote electric hood and trunk release
larger front wheel disk brake calipers installed from a 1971 Duster
Avanti II high-back bucket seats
Stainless Flexfan with aluminum shroud
New starter, alternator, and battery
Good glass with a few scratches on backseat wing window
Safety Features Added
lights mounted in doors that light when open
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Three
light bulbs in each taillight instead of one. They used to blink
sequentially. The increased visibility is important for such a
small taillight. My dad's Avanti was hit from behind while he was
making a left turn. The other driver did not see the turn signal.
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Rear window defroster, fan and wire.
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Front
high-back bucket seats from an Avanti II. I have the original low
seat backs, but I do regard a headrest as a valuable piece of safety
equipment.
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Chevy 350 with a stainless flexfan and a custom built aluminum radiator shroud.
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Edelbrock 600 to replace Holley 780... (list number 4555 for the Holley). I still have the Holley which gave neck breaking acceleration but I gained perhaps 25% in fuel mileage. The air cleaner is too small for the volume of air traveling through the carb, but clearance between its top and the hood is very tight. I had been planning to add a snorkel type of filter.
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Message panel below rear bumper with keypad on tunnel in front of gear selector.
Message keypad
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Road lights
Center road light swivels with front wheels.
Fiber optics below rear window viewed through rear-view mirror
fiber optics from lights to display on hood ornament and under rear window
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Fiber Optics
Fiber optic panel in the hood ornament as seen from drivers seat.
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