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  3. 1963 Studebaker Avanti For Sale

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    1963 R2 STUDEBAKER AVANTI

    Studebaker Avanti Gold color with Fawn/Regal interior. Number matching original  drivetrain. 289 c.i. and 290 h.p. Paxton supercharged.

    Serial # 63R-2318, Body # 63R-1448, engine # RS-1582, built 12/03/1962.

    Optioned with supercharger, automatic, tinted glass, P.S., P.B., P.W., Twin Traction, electric washers, radio and antenna, whitewalls, starto-view mirror, seat belts.

    Engine, transmission, and rear end all work great. Engine has Avanti ( typical ) very small oil leak. Does not smoke. Sounds healthy trough glass pack mufflers. Starts easily. “Hog troughs” and rear crossmember look sound.

    Very good, all original, interior with new correct fawn/black (salt & pepper) carpet. Working gauges, radio, power windows, turn signals, interior and exterior lights, horn, lighter. Windows are all excellent with no cracks or fogging. Weatherstripping is great. Trunk has new carpet  with original positioned jack, handle and wrench. Spare tire is a rare Allstate. The mercury trunk light even works. Has original keys and case. All locks work.

    Exterior Chrome and stainless are very good. The ( 1963 ) round headlights are glass. Stock hubcaps look as new. Tires are Firestone Deluxe Champion whitewall bias belt correct reproductions, and have 90% percent tread. Was repainted correct Avanti gold in the past and looks excellent. 

    Has had extensive maintenance including either new or rebuilt carb, fuel pump and filter, alternator, master cylinder and hoses, battery and cables, tune up, hoses, and all fluids changed. Receipts and records available.

    Has the original dealer invoice dated 12/62, and production record. Has all original new owners books, including registration and name plate to original owner. Has complete owner history and registrations back to 1965. Also many original brochures and advertising materials. Car was purchased from the past owner of 35 years.

    This Avanti scored 389 points out of 400 at the Studebaker LaPalma event in Anaheim, Cal. in 2016. Was picked “Best Avanti” out of 10 competitors.

    The Hagerty Valuation Tool as of 2/2018 shows a value of $43,200 for Excellent and $71,400 for Concours.

    This very original and complete Studebaker Avanti should go to the next “caretaker’ who appreciates the Lowery Avanti!

    Price $35,000. This Avanti is near San Diego., Cal. Contact John at pawolls@cox.net. Thank you!

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  6. Tabs

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    On the lower control arms pivot shaft ( part # 532188 ) of the front suspension both the left and right shafts have a "half moon" shaped tab with a hole in it. What are these tabs used for? I use them to hook up tie downs when trailering my Avanti ( no, this does not hurt the alignment ). Your thoughts? Thank you!

  8. " Kick panels"

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    On page F-220 of the Avanti Authenticity Manual ( great resource ) the top picture shows the drivers side footwell. On the left side of that picture is what I refer to as the kick panel. At the top of the air vent is a covering. These "coverings" appear on both the driver and passenger footwells. Are these vinyl covered cardboard, vinyl covered plastic or what? How are they held in position? I assume they are the same color as the seats? Are they available from any venders? Thank you for your thoughts and Happy Holidays!

  9. Corvette

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    So, I go to many local shows with my 1963 Avanti. I tend to be the only Avanti there and I tend to be the Avanti history teacher. I get many questions about the Avanti (63-64) verses the Avanti II. One that always comes up is the "Corvette" engine in the Avanti II. If I read right the GM engine in the Avanti II is a 307 C.I. If that is the case Corvette never had a 307 C.I. So, is the Avanti II engine just a GM passenger car engine and not Corvette? Thanks for facts on this issue.

  10. Avanti Lighting!

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    Wow, I got one right! When I got my Avanti I thought that I had a problem with my door switches. After much problem solving I concluded that the interior lights on my 63 aren't supposed come on as the door opens. So what purpose do the door switches have?

  12. Extensions

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    The 63 and up Avanti came with chrome exhaust pipe extensions. The original part # was 0403-25. They were called " deflectors ". Where can I find a after market " deflector "

    that is the same size and chrome as the original? I understand that a Studebaker vender has a replacement, but it seems over priced to me. Is there a more economical replacement. Or am I being a bit to thrifty?

    Thanks

  14. Twin Traction

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    My 1963 Avanti came from the factory with Option # 50 Twin Traction. I have seen a Twin Traction emblem/logo on other Studebakers. I believe that this emblem/logo did not appear on the Avanti ? I did not see emblem shown ( page E-183 "Emblems ) in the Authenticity Manual.

     

    Thanks for your knowledge! 

  16. Avanti R5269!

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    I take my question back. After re-reading the initial question from "mfg", I see that the car in question is # 5269. My car is 2318. Probably too many cars apart to make my car a Allstate car! Thanks.

  17. Avanti R5269!

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    Hmm! Makes me wonder. My 1963 Avanti ( built 12/1962 ) has a Sears Allstate spare tire. It appears used but very original. Could it be a Allstate car or just have a replacement tire? Is there a list of serial numbers for the "Sears/Allstate cars, how many were there? Thanks!

  19. Replica wheels

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    I am pondering the purchase of the #7011 Replica Wheels for my 1963 Avanti. They are from Real Rodder Wheels as advertised in the AOAI magazine. These were a dealer option for Avanti. For those of you that have purchased these wheels; Your opinion of the vender? Opinion of the quality of the wheels? Opinion of the price? Opinion of the appearance on a original and stock 1963? Any other comments? Thank you!

    John

     

     

     

     

     

     

  21. Plate

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    I have a 1963 R2. On the top front of the engine block, near the engine ID stamp,  there is a oblong plate held on by two bolts. What is the purpose of this plate?  Also, are the two bolts threaded into the block, or do they have retaining nuts in the valley. I want to take this plate off and clean/paint it but was not sure if the bolts threaded into the block. And yes, I might have asked this question before but my "old" memory doesn't recall. Thanks in advance for any help!

  22. Power window service R1 1963

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    Devildog,

    I have a 1963 that had the exact same problem of intermittent power window operation. I found the bulletin from Avanti advising to move the circuit breaker. I moved the breaker to the interior of the car ( driver "kick panel" area ) and the problem went away. I guess the circuit breaker can't handle the engine bay heat.

  24. switch

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    On my 1963 Avanti the hinge piller dome lamp switch ( 1351043 ) is sticking. Maybe from the cold. I see that there are replacement switches but are not the same configuration as the original. Has any one dis assembled an original switch and rebuilt it? If so, how did you do it? Thanks!

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