Bob's Resource Website (2007)
1963 Avanti R4
From Turning Wheels, March 1988



Addendum Feb 2008

Ad in Australia Classified

Avanti R4
Beautifully presented in fully restored condition. Many desirable features including large capacity R4 "Granatelli" 280bhp V8 engine (B79), power steering, power windows, floor-shift automatic, chrome wire wheels and much more. Current owner 27 years. 25,000km since complete engine rebuild. This car has won multiple concours awards. An exceptional example of a very rare collectors' car. Asking $55,000. Call (08) 9293 1397 a/h

SDC FORUM OCT 2008


This vehicle was originally built at South Bend in R1 configuration with a final assy date of 27th Dec 1962. The genuine R4 (B79) engine was fitted shortly after & the car had a colourful history before it arrived in Australia in 1974 where it was converted to RHC.I purchased the car in May 1976 & enjoyed it till late 1979 when I sold it to the current owner (Kevin Bell) in Perth, West Australia. He in turn, has put further restorative work into it to make it the fine Avanti it is today.

JAMES QUIGLEY
MELBOURNE, VICTORIA
Australia

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April 2012