[64 Avanti]

Thanks for all the advise gentlemen! I really don't have the time to restore the Avanti or fix whatever needs to be fixed... twin 5 year old girls and a job that keeps me on the road leaves me almost no free time! My buddy is letting me store if at his place and I don't want to wear out my welcome, so if someone is interested in the car... I will take $8500 or a close offer! I can email more pics.

Thank again for all the knowledge and advise!

[64 Avanti]

I spoke to my mechanic again and he thinks it needs a ring job, so I'm guessing a rebuild is needed. I know know if I want to invest the money in it or sell it as is.

[64 Avanti]

Thank you for the reply.

Yes, it is an R-1 The Vin# is R-5162. No A/C, needs new carpet, original am/fm radio, original paint, original headliner, original interior, 67k original miles. Compression is off on a couple cylinders, so I have my mechanic soaking the engine. It is all original to the best of my knowledge.

I have been offered $7,200 for the car, but I feel I would be giving it away at that price.

The pics show a very nice car. It doesn't have the "Supercharged" emblems on the sides so it's probably an R1 rather than an R2, but that remains to be seen. A list of options is helpful to determine a reasonable asking price. It doesn't seem to have a/c which may or may not be desirable depending on the potential buyer. An AM/FM radio and/or a tilt steering wheel are fairly uncommon options and add value if present. If you can post more pics...under the hood, the rest of the interior, underneath the car, etc., will be very helpful.

Many things go into it, but more than anything with the possible exception of whether it's supercharged), is condition, condition, condition! Supercharged cars generally are worth more but an excellent condition R1 is certainly more desirable than a poor condition R2.

There's usually Avantis for sale on Ebay...you can get an idea of what they're selling (and not selling) for by watching that for a few weeks. You can advertise in the AOAI magazine or the Studebaker Drivers Club magazine "Turning Wheels". Venues like Craigslist are an option but I don't know how effective that can be for a car like an Avanti.

I really think you should get the mechanical work done before advertising it...you'll know how it runs and it takes some questions out of play that could depress its value.

If you really don't want the car, simply deny the inheritance and pass it on to me!

[64 Avanti]

I have inherited a 1964 Studebaker Avanti (red on black) and want to sell it. What is the best way/place to advertise the car for sale?? The car is in good condition for being an original 1964, but it needs some mechanical work b/c it has been garaged for 15 years. I do not have the time to put into the car, but I do not want to give it away either! I have my friend put it up onthe lift and check the 'hogs' and they are solid with minimal surface rust. The car has been in the south its entire life.

I would appreciate any and all help! I have attached a few pics.

Thanks, Clint

[64 Avanti Stored for 30 Yeasr]

Thanks for the advise on the brakes! My buddy already told me that would be an issue that needed to be addressed before driving it!!

Great advice. I would add to that rebuild the brakes...whether it means rebuilding the calipers and wheel cylinders or replacing them. Also replace the rubber hoses and give the metal lines a really good inspection and replace if needed. I wouldn't find it surprising if much of the brake system is rusted shut. A complete flushing out and replacement of the brake fluid is in order as well.

Maybe I'm a bit sensitive on brake issues as the brakes failed on my car this past Spring. That's not something you want to experience.

[64 Avanti Stored for 30 Yeasr]

Joe,

Thank you greatly for the advise! I will check with my buddy and see what he thinks will need to be done and if I keep it... it will definitely have new tires!

Clint

Clint, others can tell you better a value. But, since it is your fathers and you do not need the money, may I offer a few points to consider:

1.Do not consider selling now, wait a bit. You can always sell it but never buy back easily.

2.Do not think about spending money to restore, especially since you are not a mechanic yourself.

3.Since the engine turns over, it will run...a little light oil in the cylinders will help the compression. Tell you mechanic to pre-oil engine before starting. He will know what that means, if not get it out of his hands TODAY.

4.Get it running with as few maintenance parts as possible...you will be surprised how little it takes. Drain gas and change fluids.

5.Clean the interior, clean and polish the exterior (it looks pretty good)

6.Power wash the engine compartment and especially the underside. Then spray phosphoric acid (green plastic jug at Home Depot, etc) on underside. It is cheap and will stabilize the surface corrosion under side and turn the brown to a clean black color

7.get antique insurance from Haggerty or some other classic insurer. You can get $15,000 valuation, liability, everything for $100-150/yr.

8.Get some new tires on it, whatever dad put on it looks weenie. Get commonly available 215R70-15 which is modern equivalent of original tires.

9.Drive it, take to some local car shows, have fun with it, enjoy explaining what, where, whose with other when they ask "what the hell is that car?" man that is neat"

All this will cost you $500-800 to have fun for a year and then decide what you want to do.

If I can help advise further, contact me.

Joe

[64 Avanti Stored for 30 Yeasr]

I am a newbie to the site and I have inhertited a 1964 Studebaker Avanti which I believe is an R1 model. My father was the original owner and it has been sitting in his garage for years. I had the car flatbedded to my friends garage where I have been debating on selling it or restoring it. We got the engine to turnover, but the compression was off. I was told a good soak might cure this, but I am not a mechanic.

I am trying to find out what the car is worth. Here is the link to the pictures... https://picasaweb.go...2CGg&feat=email . I wanted to have it pictured in its current condition before clean up. I was also told to mention the 'hawg troughs' are in great condition. Here is the ebay listing... http://cgi.ebay.com/...=&category=6466 . There has been a lot of interest in the car... I don't need the money, so I don't have to sell it, but would like to know what its worth and I am interested in offers.

Any help will be greatly appreciated!! Thank you!

Clint