loewy's avanti for sale (again?)

[j the teacher]

up for sale at auction...

[lschuc]

If anyone is in the LA area on Saturday morning, or Sunday after about 11 a.m., Daniel will be at the LA Modern Auction in Van Nuys; you might want to visit to see Raymond Loewy's custom 1963 Avanti . There is also internet bidding that you can find details in the second link below, where you can register and place your bid.

You can read more at this link here:

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/08/wheelies-the-leap-year-edition/

and see the auction page here:

http://lamodern.auctionserver.net/view-auctions/catalog/id/7/lot/2598/

I will be there Saturday and Sunday, along with a photographer for a French classic car magazine. We'll be trying to also photograph several other Avantis in the area through Tuesday.

If you get a chance, stop by the auction in Van Nuys, Calif., at 16145 Hart Steet, Van Nuys, CA 91406

[okc63avanti]

Although I am glad Raymond Loewy played a role in the design of the most beautiful car every built, I am really glad his large center grill "V" DID NOT make it to the final production car. That "V" is hideous !!!!

Edited December 9, 2011 by okc63avanti

[Project Avanti]

If anyone is in the LA area on Saturday morning, or Sunday after about 11 a.m., Daniel will be at the LA Modern Auction in Van Nuys; you might want to visit to see Raymond Loewy's custom 1963 Avanti . There is also internet bidding that you can find details in the second link below, where you can register and place your bid.

You can read more at this link here:

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/08/wheelies-the-leap-year-edition/

and see the auction page here:

http://lamodern.auctionserver.net/view-auctions/catalog/id/7/lot/2598/

I will be there Saturday and Sunday, along with a photographer for a French classic car magazine. We'll be trying to also photograph several other Avantis in the area through Tuesday.

If you get a chance, stop by the auction in Van Nuys, Calif., at 16145 Hart Steet, Van Nuys, CA 91406

Apparently $42,500.00 was enough to take it home.