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  1. My new Avanti 1963 R2 (Europe Export)

    in 1963-64 Avanti

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    6 hours ago, bob caser said:

    Hello Stefan.

    I am not sure where I acquired this document. I have owned numerous Avanti's since October of 1963 when we bought one new from our local dealer. Over the years many automotive things enter and attach themselves to our lives. I have attached a photo looking out my current office window. I  have been my involved with great cars through out my whole life ! The Avanti still remains my top choice, though.

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    a wonderful view - I envy you for this

     

  2. My new Avanti 1963 R2 (Europe Export)

    in 1963-64 Avanti

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    1 hour ago, Stacey said:

    What a beautiful car you picked up. Your going to get so many questions I'm sure when out and about from many who have never seen one.  Hope you enjoy talking to folks..enjoy!

    thank you! - I am really happy to have it. I definitively enjoy talking to people and tell them about the car, but first I need to learn more about the car myself so that I can do that in a well-founded manner.
    Avantis are quire rare in Europe. As far as I heard there are a few in Switzerland and also in the Netherlands but not in the other countries. I do not know how many there are in Austria but it might well be that mine is the first and only one in our country. So, I will try my best to come up to this honor.

  4. My new Avanti 1963 R2 (Europe Export)

    in 1963-64 Avanti

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    4 hours ago, bob caser said:

    I have always been fascinated by any Avanti that was sold new and exported exported. Ian Flemings Avanti being the most famous of them,I have attached something that you might already have obtained for your files. There is another 1963 Avati that was exported to Trieste, Italy and might have been a show car fitted with Borrani wire wheels when new. You have a gorgeous car.

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    Thanks, this is exactly the document I also received with the car. Mine is just without the handwriting that is seen on your copy, and I have it in on a thin green paper and the same also on a thin red paper. Where did you get that?

    kind regards,
    Stefan

  5. My new Avanti 1963 R2 (Europe Export)

    in 1963-64 Avanti

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    3 hours ago, Dwight FitzSimons said:

    It looks like there is a sticker on the outboard side of the supercharger nose, but it may just be a reflection.  Below are pix of a supercharger with sticker and of a 51R battery installation.  The supercharger sticker is available from Studebaker International and others.

    BTW, your engine serial number should be RS-2514.  (BTW = By the way)

    --Dwight

    1963 Avanti Group 51R battery1.jpg

    1963 Avanti R2 AT sn_63R1380 SoldFor_$32k BaT 20210119 (15).jpg

    Hi, 

    just checked and you are right, engine number ist RS 2514. 

    The sticker is at the side as you correctly identified. I will check if I can change that and put it symmetrically over the hole.

    Thanks also for the photo with the correct battery. I was not aware of that.

    LG
    Stefan

  8. My new Avanti 1963 R2 (Europe Export)

    in 1963-64 Avanti

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    52 minutes ago, Mark L said:

    Congratulations. That's a beautiful color combination. It appears to have been maintained well.

    1 hour ago, Footer said:

    Beautiful Stefan. 
    Interesting rear view mirror, haven’t seen one like that. Mike

    yes, the rear view mirror looks great, however it is not very practical as you see more or less only the tops of the cars behind you 🙂

  9. My new Avanti 1963 R2 (Europe Export)

    in 1963-64 Avanti

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    18 minutes ago, Dwight FitzSimons said:

    Beautiful car in a nice color combination!

    I notice a couple things that I might draw your attention to:

    1) Large, unusual looking battery.  The original is a 3EE (very long & narrow).  Some of us use a 51R, which is about half the length of a 3EE, and perfectly adequate for an Avanti.  The 51R was used in 1970s - 80s Hondas.

    2) Some of us replace the single-chamber master cylinder with a dual one for safety.  There are kits available to do this.

    3) The sticker on the supercharger goes directly over the hole (symmetrically).

    Good luck with your prize!  If any questions just ask.

    --Dwight (I have had/have 5 Avantis)

    Thank you for your remarks and recommendations! I really appreciate that.

  10. My new Avanti 1963 R2 (Europe Export)

    in 1963-64 Avanti

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    Hi,

    I have just brought my new Avanti home from its prior owner in Switzerland, last week:

    • 1963 R2
    • color grey
    • red seats and beige dash
    • imported from the US to Switzerland by Binelli & Ehrsam AG, Zurich
    • first registered in Milano, Italy, in 1967 by a Mr. Passoni
    • VIN R-4641
    • Engine no. S-2514
    • Body no. 3609
    • Factory order no. 1416

    I thought I could post some photos here as I am quite proud right now 🙂

    If anybody knows anything about this car's prior history, please let me know.

    Best wishes from Vienna,
    Stefan

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  12. 1963 Avanti trunk latch assembly

    in 1963-64 Avanti

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    2 hours ago, Mel said:

    The slot in the mechanism, as referenced by Leo B above, is only maybe a little over 1/4" wide and to reach it from the inside requires a very long arm and a light.  I took an old flat blade screwdriver, approximately 18 inches long, and ground the sides down to fit into the slot.  I also zip-tied a small flashlight to the screwdriver.  As do many other guys, I just let the trunk lid rest in the released position for just pleasure driving but lock it if needed.  I keep the tool lying on the carpet in the trunk.  Good luck.

    Thanky you!

     

  15. Speedster question for mfg posted by Stefan B.

    in Avanti Pub

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    On 8/21/2024 at 12:53 AM, mfg said:

    Hello Stefan….. Sorry, but that particular President Speedster doesn’t show up in the roster… The Speedster nearest to it in the roster is # 7165910....Body 6HK7 1509… so the serial # and body sequence # of the car you’re interested in sounds correct.

    I’m going to enter 7165903 into the roster, and please keep me informed if you indeed make purchase….. Best wishes….Ed

    (Thank you regnalbob for posting this)

     

    Thank you very much. I'll keep you posted.

  16. front coil springs

    in 1984-91 Avanti

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    On 8/17/2024 at 3:43 PM, mfg said:

    Please keep us posted on how you like those new springs… I’m in the market for a new pair of front coils myself!

    Hi Ed,
    I would like to ask you a question concerning a Speedster I am considering to buy. Sorry to jump in here in this discussion, I tried to send a direct message but that did not work. Would it be possible that you check if the car is in your lists and give me some info on it if it is? - also via personal message or e-mail (stefan.bergsmann@chello.at), whatever is best for you. The VIN is 7165903, Body No. 6H K7 1507 and Engine No. P 16935. As far as I know the car was owned by a Mr. Gene Upstill before it was sold to Europe ~2017.

    It would really be great if you could help me on that. As I am new in the Stude realm and am located in Europe, it is not so easy for me to find the right info and sources.

    Again apologies for jumping in and also for bringing this up here in the AOAI - I simply did not know how to contact you on a different way. 

    Thank you & best wishes from Vienna,
    Stefan
    Vienna, Austria

     

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