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Wait a minute.. Crash tests? A whole different body dropped on it? Gotta assume Your right though.

No Comments? Kinda disappointed.

It would seem that every safety feature needed to be certified as well as EPA in the 2000's Seems records are out there but not retrievable.

Gun A good explanation but wholly inadequate for a Co, producing Cars to not be able to list what they did and what year. Someone at the Avanti Group in Ga. needs to come clean. Thank for the info. Far more than I knew.

What are the production numbers to the '02' Avanti? I can't answer this and was hoping someone else here had some insight.

I bought a copy of this book...Avanti, The Complete Story!... and have mixed emotions on the factoids presented. Understand I own a '63' and an '02 model. Fist off, the '63' '64' models it was sparse on photos of the Production Models. A lot of Prototype Pix;s but lacking on the actual Production cars. The written info was good but could have gone further. Then the 2001-7 info was also a little lax. I was hoping for actual production numbers regarding the '02' model. They had one page (the last page) dedicated to those numbers but it was broken down into a 2001 category and then skipped to the 2004 model... No mention or understanding of what happened between these years. Seems 53 models were made between '01' and '04' but it's not broken down as to how many per year. Didn't anyone take a tally of what was made and when? Seems this would be common practice and actually essential to Us as Collectors. I'm interested in Your feedback on the yearly production numbers and overall take on the Writings of this book..

I'm running into the same issue... Bumperettes are getting pitty. I'm outside of Asheville and wondering about locations and pricing as well. Also valve covers and air Horn over Carb need done.

(Head In Hands). Seeing the car barely has 40k miles on Her, I suspect Da Wife will be behind the wheel and wanting the top dropped. After all, at that mileage the Car is still quite dependable and in it's prime.. I see this car as being fun and yet I bought it as an investment, so keeping the mileage low is a priority. Dwight,,, Yeah with 325 hp at the throttle, it is quite a unique driving experience.. Being on a Pontiac Trans Am chassis also helps in the handling department...

Stacey The driving experience seems excellent but salted roads 2 days after it showed up are limiting my "road time". We are about to see a week of rain (removing the salt) and when it dries off. It's Time!! Condition is an 8 out of 10, but the tidbits limiting it from being better are minimal, A few paint touchups, a repaint of the front bumper and a few interior things will get her to a '9'. Now i got a problem... The Wife wants to claim this as Her Own!!! (aw crap). There will be a time of reckoning.

No Interest? WOW!!! Ok, then!

I bought this 2002 on Sunday and am thrilled. It now sits with it's Mother ('63' R2) who has missed Her Child for 39 years. "Reunited and it feels so good!!!"

Thanks Randy for the private messages.. It cleared up so many questions.

Thanks Srss47. It WILL be cared for, for sure.....It was nice to reunite Mama (63) with Her long lost Daughter (02). 39 years she went without seeing Her Lil Girl. I've only been able to drive it once for a quick run. They brined (salted) the roads the next morning... Really waiting until that gets rained off before resuming the Adventure. That Girl is Uptight! Now finish that Jeep.

Sale Completed. Thanks Srss47. I'm thrilled. Glad to have you and yours over for the night at the tiny home (above) for a stay., Your welcome any time.!!

Avanti arrived tonight. Photos soon.

Ischuc... (sorry for the misspelling prior) I found this side link from the links you gave me. https://auto.howstuffworks.com/10-automotive-companies-that-failed.htm

Thanks Ischuc. I appreciate the verification on this. It helps me understand my upcoming purchase of a '02' model (coming in on Saturday). Interesting is the timeline ('97') and lack of compatibility, and yet they look so much alike. So I'm assuming again the first 3 are "prototypes" to the '01-06' models and even the Stang based unit. I'm now going to look over your links. Appreciate the info.

Thats it? No comments or verification?

Thanks MFG. Appreciate the look-see. This winter I'm going to work all the bugs out... Bout ready to get started,,, not a lot of em, but enough that it's going up on jackstands next week.

So the three were from 2000 and they were the Prototypes for the 2001 - 2006.? Sounds right to me. Only difference that is obvious is the front bumper is recessed in further than the actual production vehicles..

Thanks. Kodjo I'm quite pleased with Her. She needs very little and I'm ready to get on it, but sooo many other projects are in my way. Still It will be on the road in the Spring.

Desert Driver in a different thread sorta answered the question I've had as to wether those 3 were Prototypes. If He is accurate, now I get it. Heres His post ....................... "Keep the faith"....great advice from Jim Bunting to loyal Avanti owners worldwide. It was great to hear the many stories from the man who produced AVX 1-3, and was the inspiration for 2001-2007 Avantis. Every single Avanti from 1963 on was so eye catching, that many groceries were dropped by those who saw one drive by. Congratulations, Mr Bunting. Mission accomplished!

Thanks Gun. I took my info from a site....TheAvanti.com. Below is a Copy Paste from a section on their site. This still isn't answering what I was asking. Maybe I wasn't clear... What makes the 3 Avanti's (above) different than the production models listed below,. Are they prototypes? I might add, the 2002 has the LS based engine with 325 hp....It's due at my door on the 13th. ............................. AMC Avanti Production YEAR QUANTITY SAMPLE SERIAL NUMBERS COMMENTS 2001 54 Firebird Trans Am or Formula Based 2002 77 2G2FV32G622103520 Firebird Trans Am or Formula Based 2003 88 AZ-263451 Firebird Trans Am or Formula Based 2004 102 2G2FV32G922106587 Firebird Trans Am or Formula Based 2005 46 1FAFP45X64F202126 Mustang GT based 2006 Mustang GT based

Ok, can someone please explain the difference between the AVX and my (soon to be delivered) 2002 Avanti (which was 1 of 77 that year) ? So what's different? These 3 above look very much like what I am purchasing. I do see a few changes but they are cosmetic... What about the actual driveline and platforms?

It is but I bought it... Thanks Bro!