mfg

That R3 air cleaner location… I realize there probably wasn’t other practical options.. but what a terrible place to locate that filter!!

Yep… you’ve got it right… the open end on overflow tank is just an outlet to ground if the tank itself should fill to capacity… which should never happen if you pay attention to the coolant ‘fill’ indicator line on the plastic tank.

Back in the day the stainless steel grille would need to be removed to service the air filters?

I would think the ‘81 would still be using the Studebaker Avanti type fuel tank… so that would make it’s capacity 21 gallons.

Interesting… I’ve never had an issue mixing Dot 3 & 4 brake fluid.

Note the correct black painted Paxton supercharger in the R2 engine photo.

Perhaps the same Avanti which HRM used forthe R2 engine picture??

Actually… it’s VERY hard to believe those seats aren’t black….Could HRM have substituted a photo of another Avanti’s interior??

Ditto!… In the black & white pics ‘Avanti Red’ seems to me the most likely exterior color… and that interior shot sure looks like a black interior!

Thanks!…. hadn’t seen that article in years!

Very important!… As a former union steward I say BRAVO ERISA!!!!

Thanks for your opinion on the new front springs….Sounds good! Good move on the tire size too… I’ll bet your Avanti will handle/feel much better!

An AOAI Forum member owns that particular Avanti tested by HRM in 1963!

I think that your ‘67 Avanti ll has found a good home… Your research before the ‘attack’ is quite commendable! The door lock issue may be worn parts… Therr is a lot going on in that exterior door handle… but if you indeed end up removing it, I think you’ll be able to figure it out… Typical German assembly… high quality but a bit over complicated!… Good luck with your low mileage ‘67!

Just returned from the annual Ocean Bay SDC Chapter’s Octoberfest show in Brookline, Mass. Amongst the many nice Avantis shown was the late Dick Vaux’s R4892.. the first production square light Studebaker Avanti, and also the ( then) 1964 New York Auto Show factory display car. This Avanti takes my breath away every time I see it.. it is pristine! An R2 model with Powershift trans, Tinted glass, Power steering, Am-Fm radio and tilt steering column. The exterior is painted Avanti Turquoise, with the solid color ‘64 style turquoise interior in perfect condition…. Has wood grain dash, console & steering wheel. This has to be one of the nicest Studebaker Avantis extant! Several othe nice Studebaker Avantis and Avanti ll’s were on the field. PS….R4892 is now owned by Mr. Patrick Ahern

Trivia!.....In 1963, Studebaker offered three different 'salt & pepper' color combos for the Avanti's carpeting....True?