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The R4 i sent to MCACN in 2012

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I don't remember the exact number, but it was something like 40. I, personally, have seen one (in 1965). The trans. was the T-86, which is not a heavy-duty trans. I assume it was made the base transmission to keep the base price of the Avanti down. I agree it was not a very good idea.

Kiekert, of Germany

I will say 1) Bob Doehler, because he worked for Studebaker in its own design studio.

(This question is reposted elsewhere as a new AVANTI TRIVIA question)

The original ‘63 Studebaker Avanti wheelcover which, of course, was based on the ‘53 Stude full wheelcover, was redesigned for the Avanti (with additional stampings & graphics) by designer……?…… 1) Bob Doehler…..2) Tom Kellogg…..3) Raymond Loewy….or…4) Bob Andrew’s

Studebaker Avanti’s used conical door latch mechanisms made by what company?

Studebaker Avanti’s used conical door latch mechanisms made by what company?

Absolutely!!!!

Thanks! Care to see another?

Any idea on how many came from the factory with a manual 3 speed? Don’t get the logic. Seems like the correct number should be zero! Mike

Gorgeous car…. only visual issue I have with these Avanti converts (and the coupes also) is that the ‘fit’ of the rear wheels in the quarter panel openings never looks quite right. (to me anyway)

Until 1963, Studebaker engines were sequentially numbered within each series. Beginning with the 1963 model year, they were dated as of the date of assembly, so more than one engine could have the same engine number. The V8 engine table lists the FIRST/STARTING engine number for each year and model series. There is no way the table can list all possible engine numbers. Studebaker-V-8-Engine-Identification.pdf

Good plan. Don't be in a hurry though -- only a few nice Avanti IIs are available at any given time. One will turn up that'll be perfect if you give it a bit of time.

Yes, correct! I bought his old car a couple of years ago from its 3rd long time owner to restore and sell. This is how it looked when he bought it:

That’s Correct!….’Vanna’

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OK….. that’s a good one!!!!!

Mickey Dolenz

That bought the second to the last 1989 Avanti made?

When you remove the front seats from your Avanti, turn them upside down and look at the bottom side of the fiberglass seat bottom. The Production Order Line Number is handwritten in marker on the underside of the seat in large digits.

1989