Brian_RPV

Thank you, this website appears to support that a San Diego resident purchased the car from my parents in 1979. I remember the car was sold to a San Diego resident who I thought was a Studebaker collector. Unfortunately there is no additional information on this website - the search continues…

I received a copy of the production order today listing the VIN: R63-1926 perhaps they are a member or read this forum and can provide an update on the car

UPDATE: Good News! I contacted the Studebaker National Museum this week and they were able to track down the records based on the family’s name. I appreciate all the recommendations and advice - what a great Avanti community!

Thank you, sounds like it’s worth a try - I appreciate your help.

My parents were the original owners - it was a 63 with round headlamps, an R1 in Avanti Gold with fawn interior, an automatic transmission, power steering, without air conditioning. It was purchased new in San Diego, California; I don’t have any old papers such as insurance policies, records, etc. I’m looking for advice on how to use the known license plate (when new) to track down the VIN. Perhaps there is no way of obtaining records without being an DMV insider. Any insight is appreciated.

I’m new to this forum and have a question regarding the best way to track down a car based on an old license plate number. My parents purchased a new 1963 Avanti and the Black California plate issued to the car at the time was KKE 285. I tried contacting California DMV, but they stated the date fell outside their active records. Any thoughts on how to track down the VIN number? I’m curious where the car is today. The car was sold to a new owner around 1979 in the San Diego (California) area.