1984 Avanti - Want to register it with AOAI not sure if Blake, Kelly, etc.

[Chief Blaze]

I am a member of Studebaker Driver's Club - Chief Blaze. (1955 President Coupe).

I just joined this AOAI Forum

i just purchased a 1984 Avanti Coupe, and I want to register the car with AOAI.

On the registration form, I must select that it is either a 1984 Touring Coupe or a Blake edition.

(I don't think Blake is right but am not sure).

The VIN number for my vehicle does not match with the choices listed.

 My Vin # is 12AAV1232E1003948  My Title Paper shows 1984 Avanti. 

 Vin# plate on the vehicle matches the title papers.

Car Fax report from VIN # shows clean history.  Also confirms it is a1984 model.

Bought car from CARSMART in Missouri

Any information would be appreciated. 

Thank You

 Blaze

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[studegary]

To me, your VIN indicates a 1984 model Avanti (Blake), but NOT one of the 50 Touring Coupes for 1984.

[silverstude]

Yes,     RQB-3948  is very nice inside and out, but not a Touring Coupe..

 

Here are a few older sale events \   https://studebaker-info.org/avantiRQBx3.html#rqb3948

 

 

[Chief Blaze]

Thanks for the info Silverstude. 

I saw only one other listing on the 1984 Avanti registry with an E in the VIN (and not RQB),

Feb 3, 2009

1984

E100 3892

Jerry M. Dillon.  All the rest started with RQB.

That clears up a lot for me.   So, do I substitute RQB when looking up my VIN and registering the car with AOIA?

With the PO"s permission per the dealer, I would like to make contact with him.

Is there a listing in the Studebaker Driver's Club, or the Avanti Onwers Association for members by name?

I am told that he is a member of SDC. 

If so, I will send him a Private E mail.

Not sure if I should post his name here in the clear so I did not do so.

Thanks again!

Chief Blaze

Edited April 11, 2020 by Chief Blaze
typo and added info

[Chief Blaze]

Posted just now

Thanks for the info Silverstude. 

I saw only one other listing on the 1984 Avanti registry with an E in the VIN (and not RQB),

Feb 3, 2009

1984

E100 3892

Jerry M. Dillon.  All the rest started with RQB.

That clears up a lot for me.   So, do I substitute RQB when looking up my VIN and registering the car with AOIA?

With the PO"s permission per the dealer, I would like to make contact with him.

Is there a listing in the Studebaker Driver's Club, or the Avanti Onwers Association for members by name?

I am told that he is a member of SDC. 

If so, I will send him a Private E mail.

Not sure if I should post his name here in the clear so I did not do so.

Thanks again!

Chief Blaze

[studegary]

Your Avanti (3948) is an RBQ number for 1984.   The listing for an E is probably some sort of error.  RQB3892 is a 1984 Touring Coupe.  Both the AOAI and SDC Rosters list member's names.       

[mfg]

WELCOME to the AOAI Forum!

[Chief Blaze]

Thank you for the welcome.

  And my apology again for that double posting and cluttering of this very nice forum.

Car arrived in good condition last Monday from Missouri.

A bit of work on little stuff is underway but nothing major.

Thank you all!

Blaze