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  6. John Hull's book, "Avanti, the complete story".

    in 2001-2007 Avanti models

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    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..

  8. My New (to me) 2002.

    in 2001-2007 Avanti models

    Posted

    (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...

  9. My New (to me) 2002.

    in 2001-2007 Avanti models

    Posted

    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.

  13. 2002 Avanti convertible for sale

    in Avanti's For Sale

    Posted

    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.

  17. How Many AVX's?

    in All AVX models

    Posted

    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.

  20. How Many AVX's?

    in All AVX models

    Posted

    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..

  22. How Many AVX's?

    in All AVX models

    Posted

    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! 

     

  23. How Many AVX's?

    in All AVX models

    Posted · Edited by aardvark

    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

  24. How Many AVX's?

    in All AVX models

    Posted

    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?

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