mfg Posted January 20 Report Posted January 20 In the fall of 1962, what was the connection between the United States Line steamer “American Chief” and Studebaker’s new Avanti?
Dwight FitzSimons Posted January 20 Report Posted January 20 Both were designed by Raymond Loewy? --Dwight
mfg Posted January 20 Author Report Posted January 20 5 hours ago, Dwight FitzSimons said: Both were designed by Raymond Loewy? --Dwight Sorry no… that isn’t the connection!
regnalbob Posted January 20 Report Posted January 20 Ian Fleming's Avanti was shipped to the U.K. on the American Chief.
mfg Posted January 20 Author Report Posted January 20 2 hours ago, 1963r2 said: Budd Sorry no, Budd isn’t the connection
mfg Posted January 20 Author Report Posted January 20 1 hour ago, regnalbob said: Ian Fleming's Avanti was shipped to the U.K. on the American Chief. Yes, that’s the connection…. Fleming’s Avanti was serial # 63R1728, and as far as I know it has been lost to history. (If anyone has new info about this Avanti, it would be nice to hear it)
mfg Posted January 21 Author Report Posted January 21 I wouldn’t doubt Ian Fleming’s ‘63 Avanti is stored away under blankets in some obscure garage or barn somewhere in the United Kingdom… It’s amazing what comes to light occasionally! In the morning I’m going to look at a two owner 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk (for sale) that has been in storage for 45+ years… Original paint… and sitting inside the same garage, strapped to it’s Utica shipping pallet, is a NOS 1956 Packard 352 V8 engine the seller purchased all those years ago, but never installed….. Pretty amazing!
mfg Posted January 23 Author Report Posted January 23 24 minutes ago, aardvark said: Keep us up on that... Saw the car… very solid for a Northeast Studebaker… however, not maintained for those 45+ years and in need of bumper to bumper restoration… Expensive car to restore! Great project for the right hobbyist, however, that’s not me!
aardvark Posted January 24 Report Posted January 24 Thanks for the update. Seems there are vehicles that could be candidates, but when doing the $$ math, it doesn't make sense... Yet someone will take it on, due to the love of the vehicle.
mfg Posted January 24 Author Report Posted January 24 2 minutes ago, aardvark said: Thanks for the update. Seems there are vehicles that could be candidates, but when doing the $$ math, it doesn't make sense... Yet someone will take it on, due to the love of the vehicle. Yes…..Exactly!
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