JeffM Posted August 6, 2023 Report Share Posted August 6, 2023 I am considering buying an Avanti but have never sat in one. I am 6 ft 3 in and many smaller cars don’t work for me. I am in Raleigh NC if anybody has one nearby. Thank you. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hanlon Posted August 6, 2023 Report Share Posted August 6, 2023 I am 6’ with a long trunk and short legs and fit very comfortably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanda62 Posted August 6, 2023 Report Share Posted August 6, 2023 I am also 6' and fit comfortably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 I’m 6’3” and the Avanti has legroom to spare. The issue can be whether you have big thighs…it can be a pain sliding your right leg under the steering wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 I am 6'5" and have a 1963/64 Avanti. I am also 80 years old so getting that low into a seat is a problem, but I'm ok after I get in. My Avanti is an automatic and all works fine driving. Years ago I looked at an Avanti with a standard transmission. When I tried to put my foot on the clutch, my knee hit between the door and steering wheel. I could not operate that car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffM Posted August 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 Thank you all for the replies so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 Some taller folks have found the Studebaker Avanti driver's seat adjustment range a bit limited, and have cured this by extending the ends of the seat tracks to get the seat to go further back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footer Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 I’m 6’5 (or I used to be before I had both knees replaced). To get in my 83 with Ricarros I put my butt in first, then roll my legs in. Once in, plenty of leg room for me. Is there a club near Raleigh where Jeff could go check some out? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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