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)

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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!