1963 Studebaker Avanti

 

Raymond Loewy styling, aircraft inspired 4-seat interior, fiberglass Avanti coupe is one of 
3834 produced in its inaugural year.   California Black Plate, completely rust free, R1 version
 with the 240-HP 289 CID V-8 and automatic transmission.  Factory air conditioning and it blows
 ice cold.  A very nice survivor that, over the years, has had restoration as needed.  Vehicle
 shows 47,673 miles on the odometer, believed to be accurate and original miles, but I do not 
have any supporting documentation.  This DREAMSICLE combination of white exterior and orange
 interior is one of the most desirable combinations, used as the cover car for magazine 
advertisements in 1963.  Exterior is in very nice condition, no stress cracking and no 
fading.  The interior vinyl, dash and trim are in excellent condition.  All of the head 
liner appears original including the covering around the factory integrated roll bar and
 is in very nice condition.  Coco mats cover original type carpet that has darkened with 
age.  Factory Studebaker original equipment seat belts.

 

Engine starts easily, runs fine, no smoke.  Transmission shifts smoothly, no problems with
 the Dana Twin Traction rear end.  The tires look new.  Underneath the car is clean and dry. 
 There is no sign of rust in the hog troughs or anywhere else.

 

Very nice driving and handling car, power brakes, power steering, plenty of power with the
 240 HP V-8. 

 

I am reducing the rolling stock before I retire and loose my free storage space.  I’ll be 
listing other cars hoping to sell about 10 cars a reasonable price…for both you and me. 
 You are welcome to come and inspect this car before you bid.  Winning bidder owns it as 
enforced by eBay.  $500 deposit required within 48 hours, balance in 7 working days.  I can
 assist in shipping worldwide, at buyer’s expense.  Reserve the right to end the auction 
early per eBay rules.