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Yes, I believe that Kelly did have the rights to the Studebaker name after about 2002, as he was also using it on his prototype XUV truck and it was also on the VIN door plates on all the Avantis. But after cars stopped being built, the rights expired.
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There is not a breakdown of years... several years ago, our membership secretary broke them down by years, but they did not do it now. You have a great idea and is something I will ask him to see if it can be done.
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There are usually about 2,000 members, and slightly mover than 1,800 cars serial numbers listed in the roster.
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The AOAI Indiana chapter is offering for sale a three-DVD box set of the Avanti 50th Anniversary meet and celebration from the summer of 2012 in South Bend, celebrating 50 years of Avanti Tradition. Among the lectures are those, including, "Saving the Avanti Clay Model" by Scott Andrews; Stories of Robert (Bob) Andrews by Scott, Lisa and Ted Andrews, and a Question and Answer session with Dan Booth and Jon Myer.
You can get the DVD box set on our secure online shopping cart at: https://www.aoai.org...hp?productid=38 -
Michael Kelly passed away Sunday morning at home, surrounded by family in South Bend Indiana after a courageous battle with cancer. He resurrected the Avanti in 1987 and then again in 2001. Family has indicated they would welcome the presence of any available Avantis at the services.Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Palmer Funeral Home, 3718 South Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana 46614
Michael Eugene Kelly, 64, passed away at 12:15 a.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. Mike was born on October 6, 1949 in Indianapolis, IN to Leonard A. and Annie "Sue" (Hodgson) Kelly. His father preceded in death on November 15, 2012 and his mother preceded in death on February 9, 2013. On July 31, 1976 in South Bend at the South Side Church of God, Mike married Lory Lueth.Along with his loving wife, Lory, survivors include his two daughters, Lori Kelly of Lakeville and Gwen (Jeff) Beem of North Liberty; two sons, Donald (Lupita) Kelly of Lakeville and Michael (Semi) Kelly of Cancun, Mexico; eight grandchildren, Keara, Elijah, Hannah, Grant, Sarah, Ashley, D.J. and Elena; one great granddaughter, Makenzie; and his sister, Linda (Jim) Lipp of Lakeville. Mike is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Ryan Lipp, Melissa Ells, Angie Youngstedt, Julie Dail, Carl Lueth, Brian Lueth, and Brad Lueth.Mike was a gifted entrepreneur throughout his interesting career, with a wide range of business adventures, from Mike's Auto Body, Fantasy Vans, Casey's Mini Mart, MRC Enterprises (ethanol fuel additives), Raceway USA Family Fun Park and he was in real estate development in Mexico. However, the closest to his heart has always been Avanti. He had a passion for cars and he loved to lead others and share his knowledge with anyone willing to learn. He always look for new opportunities and ventures ---- always thinking, "What could I build next or how could I improve on that?"Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan Street, South Bend. Rev. Jon Hueni will officiate. Graveside services and burial will follow at Porter Rae Cemetery, North Liberty. Friends may visit with the family from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, December 27th, and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home.Contributions in memory of Michael E. Kelly may be donated to the IU Health Goshen Center for Cancer Care, 200 High Park Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526. Online condolences may be offered to the Kelly family atwww.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
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Anniversary of Studebaker Closing – Dec. 20, 2013
DECEMBER 20, 2013
- Free admission to the public all day
- Light refreshments will be served
- New exhibit opening: “Studebaker: Preserving the Past, Pursuing the Future”
(see attached Word document for brief description of this exhibit)
- Facebook 50-day countdown (began Oct. 20) – daily posts of photos, questions,
remembering (these are actually very cool!)
- Recorded Memories – We would like to concentrate on former employees, but will
accept video-recorded memories from anyone: 90 seconds each. To become part of our
permanent Archives collection, looped in our visitor lobby area, possibly used in future
exhibits, etc.
- Scavenger Hunt – Those who get all answers correct will be eligible to win a Studebaker
National Museum tee-shirt!
- The Museum will be decorated for the holidays; our 1950 Champion convertible will be decorated and available for great Christmas photo ops.
If you would like to interview former employees, please contact me for specific contact info.
Activities are also being scheduled at Studebaker’s former body assembly plant, Building 84. Please contact Kevin Smith for details.
Anniversary events will continue into 2014.
The Studebaker National Museum is located at 201 So. Chapin Street just west of downtown South Bend. It is open Mon-Sat, 10am to 5pm, and Sun. noon to 5 pm. Admission is $8.00 for adults, $6.50 for seniors over 60, and $5.00 for youth ages 6-18. For more information call the Museum at (574) 235-9714 or toll free at (888) 391-5600 or visit our website at www.studebakermuseum.org.
Jo McCoy, Director of Marketing,
Development & Special Projects
201 So. Chapin Street
South Bend, IN 46601
Direct: 574.235.9006
Main: 574.235.9714
Toll-free: 888.391.5600
“Always Give More Than You Promise” - Studebaker corporate motto
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Our server has been very busy the past several days because of the huge response to Tuesday's Google "Doodle" that commemorated the 120th birthday of Raymond Loewy. All websites, including the AOAI's, that are related to Loewy have had huge increased in internet traffic. That causes the web servers to slow down in response.
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It seems to work for me.
Just hit enter/return
and it advances.
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The Automotive News story you posted with a link in the first of this thread is from JANUARY 30, 2007 !!! OLD NEWS!
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Thanks, Paul!! April's covergirl shows especially well!!
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Original lithograph (107/308) of 'Avanti' by Raymond Loewy, acknowledged as the 'Father of Industrial Design' and the most influential designer of the 20th century.
This listing for a Raymond Loewy lithograph is on the Santa Barbara, California Craigslist. If interested, contact the seller directly at this link: http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/clt/4060716053.html
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This tenth annual Avanti Owners Association International calendar has arrived and is now shipping! Order your calendar now for next year.
Full color, 14”x10” (Opens to 14”x20”) and have this collectors item for your home or office.
Calendars are now in stock for immediate shipping.
Calendars for 2014 are $12.00 each, quantities of 2 or more are $10.00 each. Shipping is free!
https://www.aoai.org...hp?productid=37
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Try calling Nostalgic Motors in Wixom, Mich. for your seat tracks. 1-800-Avanti-X. Dan Booth has much of the parts you might need. He bought it all from the South Bend factory.
For the woodgraining on the interior panels, try contact Crin in southern Illinois, just east of St. Louis. contact him through his website.
He does great wood graining work. Also upholstery work too. We are having him finish up the seats and interior vinyl for a '64 Avanti.
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It's on page 4 of any issue of Avanti Magazine. dhedgepeth@aoai.org or red63avanti@verizon.net
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Check out Avanti magazine Issue 156 for the cover story on the Dick Van Dyke Avanti, when it was on display at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in 2011.
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We now have both the July 3 AOAI judging photos online, as well as the July 4 SDC/AOAI/ASC Concours Day pictures posted to this site. Go to the home page: www.aoai.org and find links at the top right corner to both days of judging.
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yes, the meet next year will again be a dual SDC/AOAI/ASC meet in Dover, Delaware. And in 2015, the AOAI and SDC meet will be in St. Louis, Mo.
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The California Automobile Museum (CAM) at 2200 Front Street, Sacramento, CA., on Thursday, May 16 at 7:00 pm, is hosting a special presentation titled “The Father of Industrial Design – Raymond Loewy”. The speaker is Bruce Marwick of the Art Deco Society. Included will be a documentary film titled “Looking Back to the Future”.
There will be a display of cars, buses and automotive literature reflecting some of Loewy’s vehicle design, including display of two restored vintage Greyhound buses designed by Loewy:
1. 1938 Yellow Coach, to be on display for five days, from Sunday, May 12 through Thursday, May 16th inclusive – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (May 16 to 8:00 pm).
2. Mid-1950s GM Scenicruiser, to be on display one day only, Thursday, May 16 – 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Attached is a CAM flyer concerning this event.
Bill Bourne, a volunteer docent at the California Automobile Museum, has been active in management of bus systems for the past sixty three (63) years, and have authored three articles on historical aspects of the bus industry – which explains how he became the point person to bring Loewy-designed buses to the museum.
We are attempting to notify members of the Pacific Bus Museum and the Greyhound Retired Employees Association to encourage their attendance. We welcome any other efforts to attract visitors.
Questions concerning the bus display may be addressed to his at my e-mail address, billbourne@teal.net
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Two questions,
#1. Will photos taken with an I-phone4 work?
2. How do we submit them?
Charlie RQB3921
NO, photos from any smartphone do not have the resolution needed for high-end printing and reproduction. Even if the resolution is high enough, the small sensors on these small cameras product more "digital noise" or graininess when enlarged or cropped.
You can send by email or, if too large of image files, use a file sharing application or website, or simply burn the files to a CD or flash drive and send through the post office.
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We already have a number of great photos for the 2014 Avanti calendar, but I am still looking for more great photos.
If you already had your car featured in a previous calendar, please do not respond, since I like to give everyone a chance to have their car featured.
Please respond to my email editor@aoai.org and let me know if you have something appropriate.
Digital images are acceptable, but should be 300dpi at about 2400 pixels or greater. Also need views of the engine compartment, interior or other unique features of your Avanti.
Thanks in advance to all those who already submitted a photo.
Lew
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This is a totally new model and very finely and authentically produced.
The Homage edition is a limited edition.
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Thanks!! I usually try to get the orders sent within a day or two. Glad that you like the new calendar!
Lew
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More information is at:
http://www.dlindner....e,_S._Bend.html
Description:
2,124 Sq. Ft. Built 1921
Zoned residential.
10 Rooms, 6 Bedrooms.
Michigan Basement, Alleyway.
Double lot. 8,712 sq. Ft. .20 Ac.
1st Floor Brick, upper 1/3 frame w/asphalt simulated brick shingles.
Gas heat, 2 ea. (9/12), Central Air 2 ea. (4/13).
Features excellent woodwork in some areas. 1st Floor floors are hardwood and 2nd Floor, pine (this is traditional).
Special basement, called a Michigan Basement where nearly all of it is brick.
Several use options exist, including a second home for us, a guest house with
pictures, posters of Avantis, and other memorabilia.
Area attractions: Studebaker National Museum, Indiana History Museum, Oliver Mansion (All just across the street), river in downtown S. Bend, Notre Dame University, Studebaker Mansion restaurant (Tippecanoe Place), Amish Country and Studebaker Proving Grounds (Bosch).
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He is also an AOAI board member. His contact information is in the front of any recent Avanti Magazine.
Well, Kick me in --- . I totally missed it, read the write up and right above it is his name. Now I can hope he's a member of one of the forums.
Gotta hang it closer to the desk and upgrade my reading skills. Thanks Bruce
Bob
2014 Avanti calendars are sold out
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If you haven't yet bought a 2014 Avanti calendar, it is too late. We sold the last of this year's calendars today. They went on sale on this website Avanti Magazine at the beginning of September, and later through Turning Wheels.
If you still need a calendar for this year, see your AOAI chapter president. All the AOAI chapter presidents and national AOAI board members received a small supply. Contact your chapter president or call or email a board member. Board member contact information is in the front of every magazine, and chapter president information is on the last page of every magazine.