John Hull

Little known fact initial Paxton Supercharges used on Avantis built and supplied to Paxton by McColugh

Hood

Had some time and located my records from my time and afterwords at Avanti in Villa Rica and info from Cancun I now have detailed production info for both 2001 and 2002 will summarize and share the actual information next issue Magazine 2001 Avanti Production 14 cars 2002 Avanti Production 33 cars Total 47 cars See next Avanti Magazine for details as to models built and numbers

I attended the meet where these were presented. Bob Andrews was a true inspiration and a real gentlemen. We sat and talked for about 2 hours after the banquet. He introduced me to Chuck Jordan from GM the keynote speaker and personal friend of Bobs.

I have build sheets, trans am donor documents, most of what's been discussed above for most if not all 2001-2007 Villa Rica Cancun Mexico cars I was a minority partner with Kelly and Seaton and was there in Villa Rica from day 1 in 2000- mid year 2002 Its amazing how much misinformation is out there I'm a bit tired of reminding people of my contributions to the rebirth of the Avanti and it was not just a Kelly Seaton Deal If there is sincere interest in the real story let me know or ask your questions as Im not getting any younger

Ed Burris had his 1964 Studebaker Avanti at the reintroduction of the Avanti in Villa Rica Ga 2001 No heistation on his part He was also an excellent photographer and shared his photos of International Meets frequently A true man of God He will be missed