Rodger Ward's 1963 Avanti R1 is for sale on BAT, no reserve

[Mark L]

Indianapolis 500 winner Rodger Ward's Avanti R1 is now up for auction on Bring A Trailer. This is the one he requested instead of the R2 that Studebaker originally planned to give the winner of the Indianapolis 500.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1963-studebaker-avanti-61/

If owning just any 1963 Avanti is not enough, this one is even more special.

Edited August 22, 2024 by Mark L

[lschuc]

Whoever buys this, I'll send a photo from the Indy 500!! 

 

 

 

[r1lark]

$51K, not too bad!  

[aardvark]

As said.. I don't think the prior ownership played much into the price. Ward is a somewhat unknown to the General Public and the Pix';s were 62 years ago.

I'm routinely seeing 63-64's in VGC selling at or near that price range.... Good for me, since I bought in cheap and it's jst been in the last few years, that these cars have been coming up in price.

Now., If this Boys car comes up "For Sale.. add $20k.

ALICE !!

Edited August 28, 2024 by aardvark

[mfg]

Always good for us when celebrities like/ own Avantis!

[regnalbob]

On 8/28/2024 at 12:14 AM, aardvark said:

 

Now., If this Boys car comes up "For Sale.. add $20k.

ALICE !!

Alice Cooper no longer owns that Avanti.

[Gunslinger]

Alice has owned several Avantis.  

[aardvark]

I know of 2 He's owned.