Odd Avanti!

[mfg]

In 1972, 1963 Stude Avanti # 63R1319 (R2) was advertised for sale… That Avanti had an unusual feature… What was that ?

1) One high backed front bucket Seat

2) Dropped front suspension spindles

3) A three speed o/d transmission

or….4) Factory delete chrome ornaments on hood & earmuffs

[1963r2]

My guess is number 4

[mfg]

3 hours ago, 1963r2 said:

My guess is number 4

Sorry, not #4!

[mfg]

Any other thoughts on this oddball?

[mfg]

All done here?

[Gunslinger]

I’ll say #1…I remember Studebaker made an Avanti for a car show event that had one vinyl covered front seat and one leather covered…don’t remember whether it was a high back but possibly could be this car.

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3 hours ago, Gunslinger said:

I’ll say #1…I remember Studebaker made an Avanti for a car show event that had one vinyl covered front seat and one leather covered…don’t remember whether it was a high back but possibly could be this car.

I remember hearing about that Avanti, however, that car is not the subject of this trivia question… so #1 isn’t the answer here.

[AG-R3]

Don't tell me that R1319 had a vinyl roof.....

[Dwight FitzSimons]

2) Dropped front suspension spindles

IIRC dropped spindles were used at Bonneville

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1 hour ago, Dwight FitzSimons said:

2) Dropped front suspension spindles

IIRC dropped spindles were used at Bonneville

Yes they were Dwight… but that isn’t the oddity on 63R1319.

SO!…… The odd feature on this Avanti was …

a  THREE SPEED WITH OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION !!

I’d certainly guess installed after this Avanti R2 was built…. But that’s how 63R1319 was advertised for sale!

[AG-R3]

1 hour ago, mfg said:

Yes they were Dwight… but that isn’t the oddity on 63R1319.

SO!…… The odd feature on this Avanti was …

a  THREE SPEED WITH OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION !!

I’d certainly guess installed after this Avanti R2 was built…. But that’s how 63R1319 was advertised for sale!

Where did you get the info on this car.   I have the 2011 sales data from the barn where it was found, but nothing in the description like that.../

 

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6 minutes ago, AG-R3 said:

Where did you get the info on this car.   I have the 2011 sales data from the barn where it was found, but nothing in the description like that.../

 

SDC Bulletin Vol 4 Number 3… 3/72

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Another oddity concerning 63R1319…

In the 2019 AOAI Roster, two owners are listed for this Avanti… In two different States…. Indiana & Alabama!!!!!

 

 

[Footer]

Any idea on how many came from the factory with a manual 3 speed? Don’t get the logic.  Seems like the correct number should be zero!   Mike

[Dwight FitzSimons]

4 hours ago, Footer said:

Any idea on how many came from the factory with a manual 3 speed? Don’t get the logic.  Seems like the correct number should be zero!   Mike

I don't remember the exact number, but it was something like 40.  I, personally, have seen one (in 1965).

The trans. was the T-86, which is not a heavy-duty trans.  I assume it was made the base transmission to keep the base price of the Avanti down.  I agree it was not a very good idea.