alsancle Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Only car at Hershey this year that really tempted me. Seller Tom was very affable and happy to discuss the car. This was not in the Car Corral but in Chocolate North. I apologize for not side views, maybe somebody else got it? The combination of 63 (I prefer the round lights), R2 supercharged, 4 speed, tracktion lock rear end makes this a fairly rare car. The car was in very nice original shape, hog troughs look good to me, he offered a jack to get it off the ground but I didn't fell like having to get back up again. I'm not a huge fan of that color but I thought his price was just too strong. I don't mind overpaying for a really good car, and this seemed like one, but it felt like worlds record for an unrestored car at $57,500. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K8096 Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 I’m not a fan of the styling but respect the car. It must be a bucket list Studebaker for most marque collectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kelso Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 I have had several throughout the years and enjoyed them all, drove them as the family car and always liked everything about them. Thanks for posting this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Harper Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Thanks for sharing. The Avanti has been on my wish list since I became a car mad teenager way, way back - but it has always been just beyond reach. Round Headlights, four speed, supercharged.... ticks all the boxes. I could live with the color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Beautiful car indeed. Def. one of those bucket list cars for myself when I hit the lottery! I agree with you on the price though. This one is the top dog, but for that kind of money I would expect it to be perfect. It is in great condition but I dont think 'patina' adds value to this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted October 11, 2022 Author Share Posted October 11, 2022 Just now, TAKerry said: Beautiful car indeed. Def. one of those bucket list cars for myself when I hit the lottery! I agree with you on the price though. This one is the top dog, but for that kind of money I would expect it to be perfect. It is in great condition but I dont think 'patina' adds value to this one. I try very hard not to comment on price. I did this case because it really was the only thing keeping me from getting out a fishing rod and finding my wallet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 I love the car. As far as price, it's my impression that these have gone up a lot in the last couple of years. I don't know if that's a result of general high car prices related to supply chain stuff or increased interest in the Avanti. Like early and mid '60's Rivieras, the Avanti is a car that I kick myself for not buying 6 or 7 years ago (or earlier), when prices seemed more doable for someone like me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron65 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 46 minutes ago, JamesR said: I love the car. As far as price, it's my impression that these have gone up a lot in the last couple of years. I don't know if that's a result of general high car prices related to supply chain stuff or increased interest in the Avanti. Like early and mid '60's Rivieras, the Avanti is a car that I kick myself for not buying 6 or 7 years ago (or earlier), when prices seemed more doable for someone like me. I agree on the Riviera! They're right up there and don't seem to be coming down much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car crazy Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 The Studebaker Avanti is a stunning automobile, and looks attractive in that color. Ok, maybe I'm a bit biased.. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Harper Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 11 hours ago, car crazy said: The Studebaker Avanti is a stunning automobile, and looks attractive in that color. Ok, maybe I'm a bit biased.. Agree! Its a color I believe the Avanti wears very well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 A high scool classmate in our neighborhood had one of these in that exact color. It was sort of a third car she would use on occasion. They had it for a long time after kids were all gone, they were collectible at the time, but it was not at all unusual for early 60s cars to be in use at that time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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