Vehicle Description

	

Today I am listing a 1970 Post-Studebaker Avanti II.  While this car is a
 complete, running car, it is in need of restoration and some mechanical
 work before it could be considered a driver.


This Avanti is a 2-owner car with all the original documentation including
 the owner's manuals and all warranty books!  The original sale date of 
this car was 11/20/1970 and the current owner has had it since 12/29/1971.


As with any car, it has its good, bad, and ugly points which I'll try to
 cover the best I can right now.

The Good

    *
      Nice, complete, original Avanti II which has not been materially 
altered throughout its lifetime
    *
      Magnum 500 Wheels are all in presentable condition with the spare
 showing NO eveidence of ever being mounted on the car
    *
      Bumpers are solid and not bent.  
    *
      All lights and lenses present and accounted for
    *
      No significant body damage (there is minor damage, however)
    *
      Original 350 Cubic Inch Stingray engine 
    *
      3.31:1 Twin Traction rear axle
    *
      Dash is in very good condition
    *
      Headliner is in very good condition
    *
      All glass good
    *
      New brake master cylinder
    *
      Factory Air Conditioning
    *
      Original Blaupunkt AM/FM radio
    *
      Engine runs (needs tune-up) with no rattles or noises and carries
 good oil pressure
    *
      Transmission engages and does not appear to slip
    *
      Brakes feel good in the driveway but have not been road tested
    *
      Steering wheel in above average condition
    *
      Charging system in good working condition

The Bad

    * Seat covers are worn and will need replaced
    * Right side damage (see pictures).  This damage is very minor and 
looks worse than it is.  Basically, it is a deep scratch with a very small 
crack at the front wheel opening.
    * Hog troughs are weak.  They may be repairable but may also need 
replacement.
    * Suspension components appear to have a good amount of age

    * Damage to trunk lid (see pictures) and trunk latch is missing

    * Tachometer is inoperable
    * Temperature gauge appears to be inoperable as well


The Ugly

    * The colors <G>
    * As is common with any Avanti, the frame does need some repair.  It
 is more solid than many I have seen but look at the pictures and decide
 for yourself.  

Please view additional photos of the car at  http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/studebakerdaytona62/album?.dir=/3801 and 
feel free to e-mail me directly at dayton62@comcast.net if you have any 
questions at all or if you would like to have any other areas photographed.