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Glad to hear it worked out for you! I wasn't sure what the SNM could pull up when I made the suggestion. Post the VIN here and maybe someone can tell you a little more about the car.

This suggestion is a long shot, but may be worth a try. The Studebaker National Museum has factory files for Studebaker Avantis. They have, and sell, copies of IBM punch cards listing original owners of each car sold. I know they can bring up the document by VIN. They may also be able to find it by original owner's name. It might be worth calling to see what they can do.

Can you track down any old car insurance policy forms which would list the VIN or contact the insurance company that wrote the policy when your parents had the car?