Avanti Steamer!

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In the fall of 1962, what was the connection between the United States Line steamer “American Chief” and Studebaker’s  new Avanti?

[Dwight FitzSimons]

Both were designed by Raymond Loewy?

--Dwight

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5 hours ago, Dwight FitzSimons said:

Both were designed by Raymond Loewy?

--Dwight

Sorry no… that isn’t the connection!

[1963r2]

Budd

[regnalbob]

Ian Fleming's Avanti was shipped to the U.K. on the American Chief.

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2 hours ago, 1963r2 said:

Budd

Sorry no, Budd isn’t the connection

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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)