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Yeah, it's due to rarity. And other issues enter into the mix. So then.. I have a '02' model.. 1 of 33 made. 1 of 15 in Convertible... I bought it at the right price (quite low) and in the 2 years I've watched it escalate to over 3X what I paid. They seem to be averaging $50k+. One recently sold for well over $100k (a fluke). So I'm in a quandary as to sell or not. Will it keep escalating in price? My suspicion is YES!..Mainly due to low miles and rarity.

Payment is confirmed. I have found a double-wall, corrugated-cardboard box the right size for the booster. It is packed (& padded) in the box. I have typed up a letter to SI telling them that the booster is yours and that it is a core for rebuilding or trade on a rebuilt one. The letter will be in the box. I'll mail the booster to SI tomorrow (Tuesday). If you can think of anything I have missed let me know. --Dwight

They do list Avanti with R3 engine with and without 4spd

Haggerty and Bring a Trailer have pricing data. They basically follow the sales trends. I'll buy that for the R-1 and R-2.. but there are other models.

Very interesting, and I would not doubt that this one is an original… however there are several very nice reproductions which have been made over the years.

Neat display.... I'll bet that bending (steaming) those planks was one of the easier chores...

The OEM grille is pretty simple and mine is currently removed while I primer the car. If anyone wants to build one, let me know and I'll supply the measurements. I don't think it is anything more than several straight stainless steel wires cut to particular lengths and mounted to three vertical stainless steel supports. No frame around the outside

Hagerty prices look unrealistic at first, at least to me. However, a big factor is that nearly all sellers would pick a condition number one larger than their car would really deserve. A number two car is driven, but otherwise virtually flawless in every way, and a number one car never leaves the trailer. My Avanti recently experienced a condition downgrade when a body shop I left it with parked it outside with the windows down for 2 months, pretty much reversing everything I had done to the interior and ruining what was left of the paint by sanding it. When I'm done redoing it, with new paint and refurbished interior, the car will be a strong number three R1 with air conditioning, putting it at $27,600. Sounds about right.

....and here are the R2 prices:

I'll take a stab at 63 and 64. R1 needing everything 8K, driveable but needing TLC 12K, nice drivers needing little or no work 20-25K. R2 needing everything 12K, driveable but needing TLC 16K, nice driver needing little or no work 25-30K. I don't know much about the later models. Here is what Hagerty says abouut R1...:

Why not use Hagerty's valuation tool as a guide?

Tough question, as lately it seems like collector car selling prices in general are down. Of course, there’s always exceptions!

So, we have the Original '63-64's, Following that comes a slew of '65-85?'s , then the 2001-2007's. The question is what are the average sell prices in all 3 categories? Please if possible break to down into those 3 segments. Lets use a 1-10 category and yes a 7 as a focus point..Not a perfect method by any means but an educated guess is desired.

Payment by PayPal is done Dwight. Please confirm. / Many thanks, Paul

How about Matthew Burnette or Bo Markham? I know they sell parts. Matt is active on the SDC forum and seems to be repairing/rebuilding Studes.

RQB3263/81 ... GOT EM .... NOW I JUST NEED AN EXPERIENCED STUDE MECHANIC IN FLORIDA TO DO THE JOB ...... ANY IDEAS/RECOMMENDATIONS ?? THANKS .... BILL 386-466-6434

Please see your e-mail messages for further instructions. / Paul

And did you build your own brackets to attach it to?

RQB3263/81 ..... ALL STAINLESS... 4 SCREW ATTACH

RQB3263/81 ACTUALLY AFTER LOOKING AT THIS POST AGAIN IM SURE YOU MISSED A DECIMAL POINT SOMEWHERE .... I HOPE..... BILL IN FLORIDA

RQB3263/81..... $175.00 YOU GOTTA BE S_____N ME !! OUTRAGIOUS

Yes, Caveat Emptor; that's why I brought up the issue. --Dwight

Dwight- I bought a Steering Coupler Rubber that is the equivalent of a Dorman 31000 to replace my original. Low priced and fitted ok. Caveat Emptor.

Came across this, thought it might be of interest.

RQB3263/81/305 .... I WILL BE REPLACING THE FRONT SUSPENSION "A" ARM BUSHING UPPER AND LOWER SOON... MAYBE... IT APPEARS I AM MISSING ONE OF THE CUP BUSHING RETAINING WASHERS THAT SECURES THE BUSHING INTO THE "A' ARM... IF YOU HAPPEN TO HAVE AN EXTRA OR TWO PLEASE CALL BILL 386-466-6434 IN FLORIDA ....... THANKS