1966 Avanti

[63stick]

Is the 66 Avanti a desirable car for restoration. Do they have much of a resale market. Thanks

[Gunslinger]

To be straight...few Avanti II automobiles carry great value.  It shouldn't be that way but it's the truth.  Having said that...an early Avanti II such as a '66 is a great car for restoration...few emissions devices to deal with...lots of performance from the Corvette 327 engine...pretty simple compared to later cars.  Outside of the engine and a few other pieces it's all Studebaker and most parts are pretty easily sourced...outside of some Avanti specific trim.  

Depending on the condition of the frame and hog troughs it would be a fine candidate to rebuild.  I've advocated that any Avanti that can be rebuilt should be rebuilt...but I'm realistic enough to know that's that not always economically possible and we do need parts cars to keep other Avantis on the road.  

[AG-R3]

Might be a to more fun to drive....  2.5" exhaust / 300 HP ... 3200  curb weight