Early, Nice R1 and a LOT of Avanti parts for sale

[Richard S.]

For various reasons, I am getting out of the Avanti ownership hobby. This very early Avanti – the 28^th one made for public sale (Chassis # 63R-1028)– has been in the family since 1968. It is an R1 with automatic transmission and was built in July 1962.

After 30 years of ownership and serving as daily driver for my father-in-law Richard Zimmerman, I then purchased it from him in 1998. From 1999 – 2001 it was treated to a professional, frame-off restoration which included new “hogs troughs” and frame rebuild. It has been lovingly treated since then. There is zero rust under it. All the chrome was replated at that time and still presents as new.

I replaced the interior carpet, trunk carpet and dash pad in 2002. The steering wheel is like new.

The R1 engine was bored out to 304.5 and rebuilt when it had approximately 85,000 miles on it. The odometer shows 112,151 miles now. The Carter 4bbl was rebuilt by Dave Thibault 4 years ago. Only 100% 91 octane gasoline (no gasohol) has been used in it, with lead replacer gas additive. The mechanical fuel pump has been removed and an electronic fuel pump installed, which removes the threat of vapor lock, and provides good priming when starting it after sitting for a long time. The re-chromed air cleaner houses a recently recharged K&N filter.

Brakes: The single reservoir master cylinder has been replaced with a dual master cylinder for safety reasons. Rear brakes – pads and wheel cylinders – were professionally replaced last year. The entire brake system plumbing was also replaced then with copper-alloy ("NICOPP"), DOT-approved brake lines. Upper and lower radiator hoses were replaced at that time too.

The front turn signals, and rear lights, brake and signals have been converted to LED bulbs and electronic flasher for much brighter brake and signal lights.

This car scored 391 points at the 2009 Cedar Rapids Studebaker International Meet.

But wait! It’s really a Studebaker Avanti Owner’s Starter Kit!

Included with the sale are the following:

Original steel wheels – four (4) – used, no cracks, good shape

Lightly used tires mounted on above wheels – no weather checking

Show quality wheel covers – Three (3) - used

Wheel cover with a scratch – One (1) – used

 

The following items were purchased over the course of 28 years to have on hand if and when parts on the car should fail or need replacing:

 

Dual Point set – new

Distributor cap – new

Rotor – new

Condenser – new

Pertronix electronic ignition - #1584 – new

AM Radio – used, untested, was told it works.

Starter motor, complete – new/rebuilt

Armature for starter motor – spare, appears new

Voltage regulator - new

Fram PH11 Oil filters – Seven (7) – new

1 engine fan with viscous – new

NOS front coil springs – Two (2) – new

Front disc brakes – very used

Carpet underlayment, carpet pieces

Red rear light and signal lenses – Four (4) – new

Red rear light and signal lenses – Two (2) – used

“C” pillar badge frame – chrome – One – new

Chrome shift knob – used

Carburetor dash pot/kicker – used

Seat belt anchors

Rear wheel cylinder – rebuilt

Rear wheel cylinder – used but OK

Water pumps – two (2) – new

Stainless engine static shield kit complete – used

Front wheel spindle – one (1) – NOS

Door latches two (2) – new

Air cleaner element – lightly used

Steering wheel center, chrome – New

Electric fuel pump – new

Fan/Blower motor – NOS

Interior rear-view mirror – repop, new

Glove compartment doors – Very used

Dash pad – original to car, used

Door springs two (2) – NOS

Chrome oil breather caps – two (2) – used

Mechanical fuel pump to rebuild – used

Mechanical fuel pump – rebuilt – new

Inside vent screens – Two (2) – NOS

Transmission pressure plates – seven (7) – NOS

Electronic LED turn signal flasher, spare

Mechanical turn signal flasher – original, works with incandescent

Avanti Parts Manual

Avanti Shop Manual

Stan Gundry’s “What the Shop Manual Won’t Tell You”

 

What it needs:

-          Wiper switch (wipers work, they just won’t “home” consistently when shut off.)

-          Seams and welting on the backs of the front seats could be freshened up. There are no cracks, rips or fading in the seat vinyl anywhere.

-          Interior “C” pillar vinyl is stained and could be replaced or painted.

-          Glove box door shuts hard because the dash pad is one of those early reproductions that is “off” in one corner.

-          Windshield washer bag and tubing should be replaced.

-          Paint is now 25 years old and could use a professional cleaning and buffing. It’s a good “ten-footer”.

This car is mechanically sound – you can drive it home.

In summary, this car is in a good position for someone to take it to the next level to become a consistent show winner. Or, drive it and turn heads just as it is.

The car and all the parts listed – the whole works – is offered for sale at $33,000 OR BEST OFFER. Includes the car AND all the goodies listed above.  Low-ball offers will preclude you from further consideration, so be serious with your interest and intentions.

The car and parts are located near New Boston, IL

To schedule your time to see and test-drive the car in person, call or text me at 815-seven-five-1, four-eight-6- two. Or email me at rshurson@frontiernet.net.

There are A TON more pictures - so if there is anything specifically you'd like to take a closer look at, LET ME KNOW.

Thank you for your interest.

[wildfelr]

WOW IT JUST DOESNT GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS .......!!!!!