After sitting for three years

[Stormy]

 

This week my son and I went to the barn to start our 63/64 Avanti R1. My son , who has been overseas for a dozen years,, is my partner on this more or less time capsule. It has original paint, carpet, and upholstery , as well as mechanics.  All in very fine shape. There was some worry that starting up might be hard, but after connecting the 3EE battery ,after two key turns the Avanti produced a start and even idle.  I guess I just want to express my relief that all is ok.  Daryl

Edited Wednesday at 02:34 PM by Stormy

[ronmanfredi]

You should post this on our virtual car show under 63-64

[mfg]

Good for you and your son… And your Avanti looks great… Just be sure that the brakes feel OK!

[Stormy]

mfg, thanks.  The brakes were fine.  Even the old am radio came on with some distant country song. We live a ways from a town.  The only thing that didn't work right was the clock.  

[cursed avanti]

If the clock worked at all, I would buy a Lottery ticket!