murph the surf Posted Friday at 12:26 AM Report Share Posted Friday at 12:26 AM Have always wondered what became of the 1963 Bonneville Due Cento?..Seems like I remember hearing or reading that the body still exists, as does the engine, but they are owned by different individuals. Does anyone know their fate ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted Friday at 04:10 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 04:10 PM The engine is owned by a fellow named Greg Cone, who had the foresight to purchase all the unique R5 engine parts from the Granatellis years ago when they were eliminating their Studebaker inventory….. The block Mr. Cone is using may or may not be the block used at Bonneville (not sure).. and apparently the pistons originally used in the R5 engine at Bonneville now reside in a different (R3) type Stude Avanti engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph the surf Posted Friday at 09:03 PM Author Report Share Posted Friday at 09:03 PM Interesting!...Sure somehow wish the car would have survived in it's "as-built" form... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted Friday at 09:35 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 09:35 PM The car indeed does survive and under full restoration (less engine) And yes, it sure would be nice to see this Avanti, and it’s unique engine, reunited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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