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  1. Two observations......first, most of the Avanti Trivia questions seem to be answered by the same three or four forum members. Second, very little "conversation" is generated by the questions. For the most part, it's Question, Correct Answer, Move On.

    Those of you who do answer the questions obviously have a great deal of Avanti knowledge, or information resources. Perhaps some of you would like to toss out a few Avanti Trivia questions of your own to add a little variety to this topic.

    As for this topic not generating much conversation, my guess is that quite a few readers have personal Avanti experiences relating to many of the questions. Everyone should feel free to jump in and add their 2¢ to the discussion. Let's see if we can make the topic a little more interactive and interesting.

    And that brings us to the next Trivia question.

    What was the cost of the underhood light option on the 1964 Avanti?

    Anyone got one of these on their Avanti?

    Anyone ever seen one?
    Anyone ever needed one?
  2. Studebaker Sales Letter, Prices and Charges - Avanti. Number 190, dated October 28, 1963.

    Item #.

    66A Radio - Push Button with Rear Manual Antenna $85.00

    67A Radio - AM/FM with Rear Manual Antenna $154.50

    Difference in price ( or upgrade ) $69.50

    On the dealer price list dated 9/1/63, the AM/FM with rear fender antenna (AC-3503) was only $149.50 . The AM radio with antenna (AC-3507) was listed at $80.40. That's a bit of a jump in two months.

  3. Not so true. Original promotional materials show the courtesy lights as standard equipment...including a trunk light. But...many Avantis came without a trunk light. Maybe they were built and shipped before the sales materials were printed or standard equipment fully decided upon?

    Correct. Glove box and trunk lights were standard equipment. But, how about the underhood light?
  4. It was a mandatory option but could be deleted upon special order. It was listed in the 1963 accessories catalog as an accessory and in the 1964 Studebaker line brochure it was simply listed as an option. It was probably still a mandatory option but the brochure could lead one to believe otherwise.

    Perfect answer. Any idea about the cost to upgrade to AM/FM?

  5. Loewy said that when a young man his mother told him "It's better to be envied than pitied." He did his best to live up to that.

    Good motherly advice. In spite of his status and public image, he wasn't all about formality. He could be quite down to earth. When I wrote letters to him, I would always receive a very warm and personal hand written response. Not only was I surprised that he responded, but also that he took an interest in what was written. I treasure one of the letters in which he refers to my Avanti's serial number. That one is framed and hanging on the wall.

  6. The man did have style and wasn't afraid to be "over the top" if there was a camera nearby. Have you seen the pictures of him driving his dune buggy through the desert around Palm Springs? No jeans and t-shirt for Raymond. Dress slacks, snazzy sports coat, goggles and a neck scarf. Ever the showman.

  7. A big $6.30.

    I remember paying less than .25 per gallon in the 1968-'70 time frame when I first got my drivers license. That was at a no-name station, not a big oil company retailer. Then again I was only making $1.15 per hour washing dishes in a restaurant.

    Correct, as usual. I remember those days, too. A gallon of gas cost about what I earned at work in 15 minutes. Zooming ahead to 2015, the cost of a gallon of gas is still equal to about 15 minutes working a minimum wage job. Maybe times don't change.

  8. Loewy predicted future cars would be designed around their engine rather than a conventional front- or rear-engine configuration. The Tesla is designed around its EV motor and transmission...and batteries! If you've looked at a Tesla close-up it's amazing how much of it is battery.

    I've looked and them, done a test drive, and have owned stock in the company for years. Neat car. As for the Answer you gave, not the one I had in mind. And other guesses on his 1942 prediction about future cars?

    Dennis

  9. Champion J-61Y...it also had a different gap...from the side. Recommended gap was .018"-.023".

    We have a WINNER!!!!!

    Champion J-61Y, 2nd step cold is correct. This answer has now elevated you to the Senior Division of Avanti Trivia Grand Masters! From now on, I can either email the questions directly to you rather than posting them here, or do the Jeopardy thing and post the answer and you guess the question. :lol:

    Dennis

  10. In the early '90s when the first 747 was being delivered to the Air Force at Andrews AFB, the pilots were "joyriding" in it around DC...and they were flying LOW showing it off. They were definitely below minimum altitude. It is quite the impressive aircraft.

    Quire impressive. Obama is flying into Palm Springs this Friday and Air Force One and a gaggle of support aircraft will be parked at the airport for the weekend. The airport is in the center of town and the 747 will be flying low over several neighborhoods as it lands. It's huge compared to the usual commercial flights that come and go every day and easily seen from any of the streets around the airport. This is his fourth visit in a year.

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