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[Torqued]

Hello all

I have lurked the forum to learn more about these cars. I fell in love with these cars over 50 years ago. I wanted one then as a kid fresh out of high school. I lived in Chicago then. I found a R2 in a newspaper ad an went to see it. I loved it. Only problem was I lacked most of the $4000 asking price. No matter how much I begged. Dad would not loan me the money. I ended up buying a turbocharged Corvair instead. 

I'm interested in an Avanti II with the Chevrolet engines and GM transmissions. I have a line on what appears to be a nice one. Being old school. I'm going in person next week to inspect and drive the car. I just can't buy/ship a car sight unseen.

Look forward to future ownership and getting to know others who love these cars as well.

I consider the cars a rolling art form. Loved it when I found out it was designed in forty days. Reminded me of another genius I admire. Frank Lloyd Wright and the story behind the design of his masterpiece. Falling Water. He drew it out in less than 3 hours. I can't afford a Wright home. Yet I am able to purchase a different design masterpiece. from other forward thinking brilliant men. At 70 years old it's now or never. Wish me luck.

 

 

[psdenno]

Sounds like you have a well thought out plan.  Good luck with the search.  We've all been there.

[wildfelr]

bill gregg in florida rqb3263 ....386-466-6434 cell

[mfg]

Good plan….. Good luck!

[Skip Lackie]

Good plan.  Don't be in a hurry though -- only a few nice Avanti IIs are available at any given time.  One will turn up that'll be perfect if you give it a bit of time.

[Torqued]

Thanks for the welcome and good luck wishes. 

I do plan to be patient with the purchase. One issue is that it seems nothing pops up close to home. 

Get's a bit costly when it takes an airplane ride to see the car. I've never bought a car sight unseen.

Not going to start now.

[mfg]

3 hours ago, Torqued said:

Thanks for the welcome and good luck wishes. 

I do plan to be patient with the purchase. One issue is that it seems nothing pops up close to home. 

Get's a bit costly when it takes an airplane ride to see the car. I've never bought a car sight unseen.

Not going to start now.

If you’re fortunate, there may be an Avanti enthusiast near your future ‘find’ that’s willing to evaluate the car for you.

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Nostalgic is in Wixom Michigan. Would that be drivable for you?  He sometimes has cars for sale. 

[Torqued]

Wixom is reachable. Aprox 6hr drive from me. If this car I'm going to see does not pan out I will get in touch with them.

Bought this 1 owner original paint car from a dealer In Grand Rapids MI and drove it back a couple years ago. The Avanti and it will be roommates in my garage.