Avanti R3 5642 was indeed in Toronto and was the #8 of the nine total R3 factory cars.
It was owned by Dick Marty in Toronto and was featured in Avanti Magazine Issue 122, the Spring/Summer issue of 2003. I do not know if it was sold, but I don't think so.
According to the 2003 Avanti Magazine article, this Avanti's first owner was an Ohio Studebaker dealer, George Krem owned it second, followed by it's current owner in Toronto.
Lew
Actually, the Avanti R3 5642 was originally owned by Leo Linnabary in Moline IL, my grandfather. He traded the R3 for another Avanti and Daytona to George Krem. In fact, my grandfather gave me the Daytona when I earned my drivers license.
Location of Factory R3 Avantis
in Avanti Pub
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Actually, the Avanti R3 5642 was originally owned by Leo Linnabary in Moline IL, my grandfather. He traded the R3 for another Avanti and Daytona to George Krem. In fact, my grandfather gave me the Daytona when I earned my drivers license.
Jim Linnabary