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Three!
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15 worldwide.
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Very interesting fact. Keep them coming.
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I truly enjoy Avanti Trivia. Does not matter who is answering, I find it all interesting and a learning experience. Thank you to all of you who participate. Mike
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I was thinking about this, and I'll bet there are a few true '64 Avantis running around out there that were repaired after collisions with 'round headlight' nose panels.....Avantis such as this could easily be confused for a transition model........And there are definitely a few true '63 Avantis around that have had 'square headlight' nose panels grafted onto them, either after being in a collision, or because an owner liked the look of the square lights and made the change!
I agree with you but remember there are documented 30 traditional models and 54 documented 64's that all left South Bend with round headlights.
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7,200
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First Avanti R3 month July.
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The AM/FM radio and tilt wheel actually referred to as the Adjustomatic Steering Wheel became available 9-16-63.
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My friend Len has a transition model Avanti. It has the complete solid black '64 style interior, with solid carpet and the 'pirates buckles' on the interior door panels, woodgrain dash and console, and 'tenite' woodgrain steering wheel......But from the outside, it's all '63 Avanti-----round headlights, '63 parking lamps, no '64 style small grille in cowl panel. It's Avanti # R-4943.
Thank you, sounds like my car. It should also be noted that R-4975, 4978, 4982, 4983, 4993, and 4996 are all 64's with round headlights.
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My production order date written 7/24/63, final assembly 8/19/63, and is stamped 8/21/63. I also have copies of the five page Factory Avanti Vehicle Check Off Inspection Report that has all the same body and line numbers as the production order and these are all dated 8/14/63 and also verifies my Avanti’s body was built in Ashtabula not South Bend. All the body, line and serial numbers match the cars as does the engine number to production order.
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7-24-63
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I have original production order and copy of vehicle inspection sheets, original photos and its matching exactly. Interesting stuff.
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I have enjoyed it and learned a little. Great feature please keep going with it.
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All this mystery I can never seem to figure out about my 64 Avanti R2, R4986. Every tell tail item I can find on my car is 63. I have photos of it new with round headlights. Is it a left over 63 made a 64 or transitional.
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No he has a Champion.
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$35 bucks yep.
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I have never seen one with the vent looking grill on the top of firewall passenger side. Is that normal.
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You try the Studebaker Swap website at www.studebakerswap.com Mike
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Is there any place that lists the specific speed records that were set? Thanks...Mike
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I did my 64 Avanti with Dynamat last year before carpet and very pleased with results. Much quieter and the tunnel console area not nearly as warm...Mike
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Sounded like an awesome evening and great opportunity to get the Avanti out. Thanks for posting...Mike
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Sounds like you had a stressful day. I have to ask, did anyone else see Elvis or just you?
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I replaced the carpet in my Avanti last year. I ordered it from Rene at Southeast Studebaker. Salt and pepper Turquoise and Black. Great quality and perfect fit. I could not be happier with the product. He will send you samples ahead of time on request. I also installed the Dynamat insulation everywhere before installing the carpet. It is is much quieter and cooler at the floor and console areas...Mike
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I have insured my collector cars including our Avanti with Heacock for years. Great folks to deal with.
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Good idea.