Avanti Values?

[mfg]

1 hour ago, aardvark said:

I can see that from a Buyers point of view... and agree it's like a good thing. 

For me.. ALL Collectibles are still surging and it suits me that what I've bought (4 differing Sports cars) have escalated to 2X the value that I spent. So the Avanti's haven't surged to (say) the value of a Camaro or Stang, That's good since the entry level is still available.

But to me, the Avanti's are on the rise.

I like the idea that a younger person with some mechanical talent but perhaps not a whole lot of $$$, can pick up a running but ‘worn’ Studebaker Avanti for $4,000–$8,000.

Whereas a well worn 1962 Corvette, similar to the one which I purchased for next to nothing when I was a ‘kid’, now will bring $30,000 and up… Out of sight for many guys starting a new family.

[aardvark]

Good point but I doubt the Youngers even know what an Avanti is.    They will more likely look at an old Chev / Chrysler / Ford and more likely than those, some Jap 4 to 6 popper.

At least that's what I'm seeing at the Car Shows. 

[mfg]

56 minutes ago, aardvark said:

Good point but I doubt the Youngers even know what an Avanti is.    They will more likely look at an old Chev / Chrysler / Ford and more likely than those, some Jap 4 to 6 popper.

At least that's what I'm seeing at the Car Shows. 

Hmmm! this is true… people that remember and understand (and care!) what an Avanti is are unfortunately a shrinking group.

[aardvark]

Shifting group for sure.

[Stacey]

Can not even count the amount of IS THAT A KIT CAR? What is it???questions over the years. The older folks, seem to know but anyone younger have no clue.