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That makes two of us!!

I noticed in the latest issue of AVANTI MAGAZINE (213) that the Paxton supercharger on 63R1001 (first production Studebaker Avanti) was refinished in the color black….. I’m certain that the restorers of this particular Avanti were striving for authenticity, and I found that interesting.

Hopefully soon! I mentioned this because a ‘follow up’ story about the Due Cento (hopefully with more pics!) was mentioned in the last AVANTI MAGAZINE (Issue 212)…. Perhaps next issue?

I would think that a 1955 Studebaker Commander super-short stroke 224 CI V8 engine would be a good starting point for an 8,000 RPM Stude engine… with some expectation of reliability!

Yes, Issue 213….. winter/spring 2026

Your flyer must have been printed between the time ‘Avanti Black’ was discontinued and replaced with ‘Avanti Grey’….. and before ‘Avanti Black’ was offered again as an extra cost option. PS…. Your black Avanti is a nice ‘stable mate’ with your all black ‘51 Commander!….Ed

Beautiful Avanti….Enjoy!

Received the latest issue of ‘AVANTI MAGAZINE’…. Great reading, as usual, however I was a bit disappointed in not seeing the follow up story about the ‘Due Cento’ Studebaker Avanti…. Perhaps next issue?

You got it! (actually, the factory bulletin stated this may happen at any engine speed over 1500 RPM.)

One thing I forgot to mention while we’re on this subject….I’ve had good luck with the factory Stude Avanti R1&R2 automatic choke system…HOWEVER!… There are two adjustments that need to be made at the plastic choke cover… a summer adjustment and then a winter adjustment…. (At least for those of us living in hot/cold climates) My ‘63 R2 works best with the choke cover rotated to the ‘three lean’ position for winter operation… and then to the index mark or one rich for summer start up….. of course, all engines/carbs behave slightly different… but my Avanti seems to run best using those settings!

Suggestion… don’t remove/alter any of that original wiring… just tie it back using wire ties….. Unless you are going to ‘show’ your Avanti and do it for esthetics, I believe you’re better off leaving it all intact…. Just unplug and remove the electronic control module….and either manually (or through the use of the many aftermarket kits available) activate your lockup torque converter. I did the above when eliminating electronic engine controls on my own ‘83 Avanti, which I use for everyday transportation, many years ago… and have had no problems whatsoever! (also…remove the fuse at fuse box sending power to the ECM…. and, of course, you will need a non electronic controlled distributor and carburetor)

Wow!!!… Really, really nice !!!!!

I installed that same Ford type power steering pump cover on my ‘63.. Very convenient! You’re probably thinking of updating to a dual brake master cylinder?

Looks good!!!

Exactly Correct!!