Avanti
Wrong Year? 1964 Studebaker Avanti
It is unusual for a passionate enthusiast to miss even the slightest detail about their beloved classic, making this Studebaker Avanti a genuine mystery machine. The seller lists it as a 1964 model, but that doesn’t appear to be… more»
Supercharged Rarity! 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2
The Studebaker Avanti was on the market for less than two years, yet it would leave an indelible mark on collectors for the next 60 years. It even spawned a company that kept the marque alive for another four… more»
The Ultimate Tribute Car: 1978 Avanti II
The Avanti was Studebaker’s dream car of the 1960s. It was unique, luxurious, and fast – and may have been a success had anyone other than Studebaker had been behind it. But their financial woes limited production to just… more»
Stored For a Decade: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Some manufacturers completely abandon common sense in pursuit of sales, and the results can be catastrophic. Studebaker is a prime example of that thinking, with the company paying the ultimate price for an adventurous approach. Its dire financial situation… more»
What Could Have Been: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Studebaker was one of the most storied automobile brands of the 20th Century, but as an independent manufacturer, they found it difficult to compete. And especially after the ill-fated merger with Packard in the mid-1950s. One of the highlights… more»
Long-Term Owner: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R1
When a vehicle manufacturer finds itself on the financial ropes, the sensible approach is to develop a volume-selling model to help it trade its way out of trouble. Studebaker chose a different route, introducing the Avanti in 1962 as… more»
85K Miles and Road Ready: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Hemmings Motor News has long been the most influential source of information in the collector car hobby. In 2018, the magazine compiled a list of the top 100 American collector cars of all time. On that list at #77… more»
Museum Piece? 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Studebaker got a reprieve in the late 1950s with the compact Lark. That little car breathed life temporarily back into a company that suffered greatly from its merger with Packard. By the early 1960s, Studebaker’s fortunes were beginning to… more»
Three For One Avanti Projects!
The Studebaker Avanti is one of those rare cars that had an afterlife in the wake of the company’s demise. The Avanti Motor Car Co. was formed in 1965 and would soldier on into the 21st Century, hand-building no… more»
Supercharged Project: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Studebaker’s history in the auto business is full of “what ifs”. For example, what if they never merged with Packard in the 1950s? Or what if the Avanti sold enough copies to help prevent the closing of U.S. manufacturing… more»
Running Project: 1976 Avanti II
The Avanti underwent numerous changes over the years, but its biggest transformation had to do with what was happening in the background as different ownership groups took over managing the iconic company. Though Studebaker was long gone and its… more»
Stored For 30 Years: 1983 Avanti II
These days, in the world of automotive, a halo car is one which is the pinnacle of the brand’s achievements, a car which customers lust over but was often out of reach for many. Studebaker had the same thoughts… more»
Time Capsule: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
The 1963 Studebaker Avanti offered here on eBay is a gently worn example with substantial survivor credentials. The car is bid to $14,100, reserve not met, and it can be driven a short distance away from its home in… more»
Mystery Machine: 1963 Studebaker R2
When a vehicle manufacturer is teetering on the brink of financial oblivion, the most sensible approach is introducing a model designed to sell in high numbers with a reasonable profit margin to improve the bottom line. A less conventional… more»
Supercharged! 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2
Studebaker had high hopes for the luxurious and sporty Avanti when it was introduced in the Fall of 1962. The automobile went from a concept on a cocktail napkin to a production car in less than 18 months, pretty… more»
Fire Victim: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Considering there were only about 4,600 Studebaker Avanti’s built in the car’s brief lifespan, they’re a treat when you see one today. Except when they’ve had the misfortune that befell this 1963 edition. Something caught fire under the hood… more»
