Massagli Motors Los Gatos, CA

[James R-3890]

My Avanti was shipped to Massagli motors in Los Gatos for initial sale.  I know its a long shot, but I like researching the paths my Avanti has taken as far as initial ownership all the way to me obtaining it.  I have the following names associated with it in this order.  Ruggles, Fields, then myself. If any of the expert here would know anything about Massagli Motors or be able to assist with research of my car it would be greatly appreciated!  My car is R-3890

[pantera928]

Could the previous owner help you? He should be able to tell who he bought it from and that owner who he bought it from. Just a thought

[James R-3890]

Unfortunately, i'm unable to locate Mr. Ruggles, and Mr. Fields passed away before i purchased the Avanti from him.  I have spoke to his son but he was too young at the time to remember any details at all.

[silverstude]

All I could find on Massagli was that they were an International Harvester dealer in 1962

[James R-3890]

On 6/10/2022 at 5:24 PM, silverstude said:

All I could find on Massagli was that they were an International Harvester dealer in 1962

Thank you.  I have got the paperwork from Studebaker to the dealer, so my car did go to that dealer.  I'm supposedly the 3rd owner of the car and was just curious to close the gaps in its history for no more than my interest.  I was able to look up the address of the dealership and see some pictures on the Google Maps (up until it was torn down).  That's about all i can find about it.  Thanks for your help though!

[Nelson]

If you contact the Studebaker museum they may have the computer punch card available. That will have the original name and address of the original owner and sale date.

[aardvark]

Did you send $$'s? Never send anything until a vehicle is delivered.

I've been Scammed twice... 

[James R-3890]

No sir,

  No $$$ sent and still researching

 

[aardvark]

Scammers will try and sucker You into sending $$'s to a legit sounding bank and then they disappear.

Problem is they are nearly invisible from a standpoint of tracking where the money goes. Poilce and even Fed Authorities can't keep up with the transactions since the transfers happen so fast and underground. 

As said, send no money until You receive delivery. You can hand the Delivery Co a handful of cash,... get receipts and title... OR go see the car in person and transact that way.

It troubles me when You say they have somewhat disappeared.

Edited February 10 by aardvark

[AG-R3]

I found a few things ....     Mostly Imports and an occasional Stude.   I guess he lucked out and had someone order the Avanti..  

http://studebaker-info.org/Dealers/CAdealers.html#massagliCA