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Agree with You both, since I'm not generally a purist. And as said, ""Love the Changes!"" As far as my '63' R2, however, ''I am'', and the only anticipated change is Turner Brakes which will show a dual master under the hood. Also Ron... I have seen the valuation go up substantially in Our '01-06' cars just in the last 1 1/2 years I've owned mine. I see the prices meet and exceed the Av1's and mores over the AV2's What really got me started on all Avanti's was when Alice Cooper did a Retro of His Av1... with a Ford Smallblock and suspension upgrades (amongst other changes) by Counts Custom (TV Show). It triggered a long held respect I've had for decades for these cars.

I LOVE the changes as well, but I'm not a ''Purist'' and I welcome most tasteful Mods that are done on a personal automobile (or vehicle) . A "Purist" might take offense or even disgust with the things being done.. How do these things affect overall end $$$ value? Eye of the Beholder, I guess.

Yeah, that would be good. I would love to know how many cars survived the last decades. We can get he production numbers but the actual numbers of survivors? Unknown So, My question was never addressed. ''So the numbers,....are we referring to 63-64's, or all, including Avanti 2's?.''

Ha!

Point I was making is it being ''Natural" is not a way to describe it..Natural is back to a Chev SB. And I have to think the installation would fit but a lot of small stuff would need addressed.

I thought that site was dead?

I question the ''Natural''. It's more like a confusion.

Good, because that was a real problem that I actually got stuck with. So why the question? Are You considering a 3rd swap?

Only issues I ever had was soft came on a 305. But if You've gone that far.. not a concern.

Wow... Impressive mileage MFG. I think You made a good choice, but many opted to go with the 350 for added power.

So the numbers, are we referring to 63-64's, or all, including Avanti 2's?.

I have to say, that would be counter intuitive. The Chev SB engine comes in soooo many combinations whereas the Studie Avanti only had 2 options, and both based on the 289. To me, the Chev engine and its options are the superior choice.... to downgrade seems futile. to go. thru all the changes (motor mounts and multiple other changes) seems senseless. I say that and I currently own a stock '63' R2.... (but also a '02' model which is an LS1 based engine.)

Agree, but it does play hard into the equation.

Sorry, but I wouldn't let mine go for less than $55k, and am considering listing it for just over $60k. Ya got to understand that there are only 33 made in my year of '02', and similar production number for other years. That in itself sets these up for solid value (or profits) Then the convertible option in '02' brings production numbers down to 13 that year. So You can say what You will but if someone is trying to knock me down in price, my answer is "Go find another one!"

Friend.. Ya got too much time on your hands... but the result is very good.

likely bodyweight.

I turned 70 last Summer. It hasn't effected my capabilities (Praise God), but it has played into the drive I have for "restoration projects". I just won't take them on any more. I have 5 Collector Cars in various states of condition. The 2 Avanti's and the 928 Porsche are near excellent, Just keeping tabs on those 3 are enough for me to keep up with, from a Mechanical Stance. I send most big repairs out to others, since I just don't have the desire to tackle the projects. With that reality, it means that I have to buy cheap since the repairs are part of the Purchase Equation, to determine if I will lose financially in the end game... I can't lose $$'s or I can't afford to own the Cars. It's a Profit Game for me, with the understanding I still have a Love for all things Automotive. As said, Your price point is spot on. I for the life of me, can't figure why the rarity in production numbers of a Avanti 2 doesn't play in to a higher value, considering my '63' R2, values in at around $40-45k....Sorry to hear, Yer selling off on Her, but best wishes on the sale. '' Be careful of Scammers.''

Are you sure Ya wanna sell off that beauty? Gotta say, I hate to see a member sell off an old prized model. I'm in a similar situation with the Newer version, ''02' and a '63' R2. I still have issues with the '63' but when finished I doubt I could let it go. Both the New and Old have their separate qualities. and though I like the '02' Model better, it tends to be a techie headache, the engine is too far back in the compartment for easy maintenance. But... the '63' , most everything is accessible. Your pricing is spot on for a vehicle with the work done. Still will you recoup after considering all time spent?

That's a very interesting aftermarket option, Ron. .... A good ''keeper''.

Didn't think it would last long. Any good deal, ya need to jump on it before the next guy.

Will do !... just wont go too radical. The only Studie show I've been to is in Maggie Valley NC. Been to 2 more shows where Ours is stared down in disbelief and questions. Our cars really stand out ''as is''... The rarity is unusual.

'63'.. Thats Bull$#!t EPA? I can understand the issues in LA Calif due to runoff, but even that is insanity. We used to live in Suburban Chicago and had issues with Permitting and escalated costs, We finally moved out to the Mountains in NC. These Cities and Suburbs are getting out of hand, from aa lot of aspects of life.... and Yes, I hope this New Admin will throw in and back off. I rebuilt a Farmhouse and a few years later built this Barn. Permitting cost me $150 and was ready the same day. I built it from local Sawmill Wood for $2500ish. The metal roof was the most of the expense.

Maybe I could add an addition to the Barn? Out of sight, out of mind?

Thanks. I LOVE the Car, but it's been fickle with me from a repair stance.

HA ! Sounds like a personal problem....but I understand.. Yeah, including our daily drivers I have a file of 8 titles and I'm running out of Barn Space. I need to start re-selling before another purchase can be made. 2 cars are going up 'for sale' in the Spring. Need to turn profits and move forward.