[Help - Pinging Problem]

I don't have nay advice on the technical or mechanical side, but I agreed with ernier's suggestion that you try a different brand of gas. I was using a high octane product in my R-1 and having a detonation problem. I changed to a different brand of high test gas and the performance improved considerably. It happens that I am now using Sunoco.

[1964 Studebaker Avanti R-1]

My wife and I had decided to get back into the car hobby, but we did not know what kind of car we wanted. While at Bob Ohara's annual open house in Frostproof she spotted a gold Avanti parked on the street and it had a for sale sign in the window. She immediately said, "That is what I want...an Avanti!" The next time I was at Ohara's the car had been consigned and was in the showroom. Later, I heard second hand that it had been bought by a person in Punta Gorda.

I knew ZIP about Avantis and started research trying to learn more about the car and the market for them. I liked the car based upon its appearance. At that time I was still trying to become educated and I just knew it was very attractive to us. I never looked under the hood or examined the car's mechanicals, as I was still learning and not ready to buy.

A car in WV came to our attention and we bought it. I was not aware of anything that I considered negative about the car you purchased. I would venture that the gold car was probably in better shape mechanically at that time than the car we bought. Our car needed some attention, but I knew it when we acquired it.

You will find you have a great crowd pleaser and people will keep you busy with questions and comments. Many car enthusiasts mention the "wow" factor. I think you will enjoy the car very much. The car is around 47 years old and may need something. Most parts that you might need are easily available. Please keep us posted on your impressions as you get acquainted with it. We have had a fantastic time during our ownership of R2524. Enjoy and safe driving.

[1964 Studebaker Avanti R-1]

It is probably the same Avanti that was consigned to Ohara Restorations in 2004. The buyer was from Punta Gorda. The car had a nice appearance. I don't know anything about the mechanicals. I suggest that you have it inspected.