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bams50
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 Posted - 08/25/2009 : 8:31:04 PM
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I know it happens all the time, and I expect it for lowly Larks, but this was a pretty special car:
https://tinyurl.com/nnzhqx
Robert (Bob) Andrews- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys)
Parish, central NY 13131
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Gary1953
Commander Member
USA
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Posted - 08/25/2009 : 8:36:10 PM
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I have seen several Studebaker Avantis in junkyards and fields in worse shape than that one.
It is sad.
Gary Sanders
Nixa, MO
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mbstude
Commander Member
USA
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Posted - 08/25/2009 : 8:37:07 PM
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What's special about an '82 Avanti?
Matthew Burnette
Hazlehurst, GA
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DEEPNHOCK
Commander Member
USA
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Posted - 08/25/2009 : 8:54:18 PM
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That is a good question Matthew.
But think about this..
All Studebakers are numbered, where survival goes.
There are no more to replace those that are lost forever due to rust/parting out/accidents, etc.
Not a big deal when there are 2 million left (BTHOOM#)..
But, as we age, and see the number dwindle...
Each one means more to those that are left.
Right now that is how I feel about Stude owners.
So many that I have had the privilege to have met or have known...
The clock is running, and no one can stop it...
So that 'lowly' Avanti II means more as examples dwindle.
That's why a craba$$ complaining about today's price to do this or do that seems out of touch.
The CASO tag only goes so far and only works where there is sincerity.
There will come a day when any Stude is looked at with the reverence of a Duesenberg...
But not in our lifetime...
But in the meantime... The Lark guy will look up to the Avanti..
And the Avanti guy will look down on all other Studebakers  
Pot stirrer to the stars...
Jeff
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Originally posted by mbstude
What's special about an '82 Avanti?
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bams50
Commander Member
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Posted - 08/25/2009 : 8:57:38 PM
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Originally posted by mbstude
What's special about an '82 Avanti?
??? Really??
V8,
Auto, loaded fiberglas sports car, even luggage rack and power moon
roof. Looks as though it was complete, running and driven where it was
parked. Any time I've seen one of these in decent shape they command
good money, more than any comparable '80s sports car. And didn't you
notice it's an Avanti, as in Studebaker????
Sadly, we know all to well what that will look like underneath 
Robert (Bob) Andrews- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys)
Parish, central NY 13131
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mbstude
Commander Member
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Posted - 08/25/2009 : 9:17:57 PM
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My grandparents have an '81, and I think they bought it when I was 5.
It had more options that this one, though most we have removed.
Luggage rack has been removed as it looks gaudy.
Dayton
wire wheels have been replaced with steel wheels and Avanti wheel
covers. The internal peeling chrome on the Daytons was costing too many
tubes.
You think the sun roof is a good thing to have?
Just ask ANYone who has driven an Avanti with a sun roof in the rain...
(We have a system now. After the paper towels around the roof are
saturated, we turn the AC on high and lay the towels across the vents.
Put new towels in the roof. By the time they're saturated, the first
ones are dry now.)
I've been told that the sun roof assembly was
original designed for some model Lincoln. That makes since, as they
don't fit in an Avanti.
Not only that, the low compression 305 powering that car is a real slug. That flathead 6 Corvette would be more fun to drive. 
It's not as fun as it sounds.
Notice the old ratty Lark on the right, Bob. Just for you. 
Matthew Burnette
Hazlehurst, GA
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Mr.Biggs
Commander Member
USA
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Posted - 08/25/2009 : 9:38:38 PM
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Intriguing snippet from the seller's description: "This car is very
standard. I am told that this is a very rare car as it was hand-built."
Can ya have it both ways???
1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1963 Cruiser
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door
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bams50
Commander Member
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Posted - 08/25/2009 : 9:41:45 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by mbstude
It's not as fun as it sounds.
You see it that way based on your own experience; but my above explanation is how most of the market
would see that car in decent shape. And the prices I've seen prove
that. Most won't know about the negatives you mention until they
actually experience them themselves. People buy cars based on emotions
all the time.
As for the moonroof- yes, I'd think it was a good
thing. It's one of my favorite options on any car. Of course, it's
based on modern cars that are leak- and trouble-free. So I wouldn't
know these specific ones were problems.
See what I'm saying?
Robert (Bob) Andrews- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys)
Parish, central NY 13131
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mbstude
Commander Member
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Posted - 08/25/2009 : 9:48:12 PM
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See what I'm saying?
Absolutely. Just wanted to post my point of view if you were considering buying it.
Matthew Burnette
Hazlehurst, GA
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bams50
Commander Member
9283 Posts |
Posted - 08/25/2009 : 9:57:59 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by mbstude
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See what I'm saying?
Absolutely. Just wanted to post my point of view if you were considering buying it.
NOOOOOO, not me I'm not a big Avanti lover in any condition... especially one that might pull into pieces when you try to move it
Robert (Bob) Andrews- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys)
Parish, central NY 13131
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JeffDeWitt
Regal Member
USA
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Posted - 08/25/2009 : 10:51:37 PM
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I never thought much about the Avanti II's one way or another until I saw one out my motel window one year at Tri-State.
About
the same vintage as this sad car, with sunroof, luggage rack, and a
light brown leather interior that was starting to get that crinkly look
that leather gets when it's really broken in nicely.
That car
was just gorgeous. I seem to recall it was sold that weekend, and ever
since the guy who sold it has been trying to buy it back.
Jeff DeWitt
https://carolinastudes.net
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candbstudebakers
Golden Hawk Member
USA
860 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2009 : 12:33:21 AM
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Matthew, maybe you just have a dog yourself, don't judge them all that
way, in my books An Avanti II is every much an Avanti as a 63 or 64,
when is the last time you have seen a lark or hawk frame sell for
$2000.00?, just go down the line and parts from it will out $$ either
of the others if it comes to that anyone that likes Studebakers should
still defend all the Avantis, I think we need to respect all built
during those times . I know I could sit here and bad mouth a lot of the
cars build under the name of Studebaker but have come to respect even
the ones I never liked, how far back did the guy stand when he through
the head lights at the 58's??.. I still respect the name....Bob
Bob Peterson / C & B Studebakers
Castro Valley, CA
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maxpower1954
Cruiser Member
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Posted - 08/26/2009 : 01:20:26 AM
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It's an Avanti II - which never would have existed without
Studebaker...every bit of deserving the respect of any Studebaker nut!
But for me, I prefer the 63-64s, because they were the first and I know a heck of a lot more about Studebaker V-8s than SBCs...
That's the great thing about this club, we can (or should) respect them all but collect what we like personally. Russ Farris |
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Hard to believe this neglect
