Mistro Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 I'm in Chicago and have come across a 64 R2 4 speed that I'd like an expert to check out for me. It appears to be decent but it has sat in a dry garaged area in Detroit for several decades. However the seller, the heir, represents it is now roadworthy and registered. But I am concerned about the overall mechanicals and possible rust. I need boots and eyes on a car to make a decision. I would gladly pay to have an Avanti knowledgeable individual check it out. And if I am posting in the wrong area for these kinds of requests, I'd really appreciate knowing that too. Thanks in advance. Rgds, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studegard Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 I live about 100 miles west of Detroit. Lived there my first 40 years. I restored a R1 4 speed 2 years ago. May be able to help you. call 517 795-9658 Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverstude Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 Did you get the serial number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistro Posted March 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 Seller reported it as R5083 . Doesn't seem to be anything in the directory, assuming I'm looking in the right place. And I just learned of the place yesterday, so I may not be looking where I could find info. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverstude Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 (edited) Many cars have not been listed in any recent inventory or club rosters for the entire time of their existence. Send more pics when you can. thx Edited March 29, 2018 by silverstude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schuyler Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 I am curious. Don't want location, but what is the asking price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Rutledge Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 To close out this thread, or maybe to restart it, I'll add that I bought the car in question on Sept. 8, 2018. The car was listed on Cars.com since around Nov. 2017. The seller received many calls about the car, but I'm the only person who went to see it. My wife and I drove 600 miles from Virginia to north of Detroit to see (and buy) the car. While it's not a "barn find," I would call it a "storage unit find." It was in a storage unit since the early to mid-1980s. It came out of storage around May 2017 after the seller inherited it from her cousin. The car was cleaned up and put in driving condition in 2017. It's a low-mileage (43K) turquoise/turquoise 1964 R2 with 4-speed. In addition it has heavy duty springs and 4.09:1 Twin Traction (only 7 '64 R2 4-speed cars had this non-standard rear). It originally had no windshield washer, but an aftermarket washer was added at some point in the past with the washer fluid bag hung on the wrong side (I will be removing it). The turquoise interior is in amazing condition, including the driver seat (except for a small worn spot on the welting, but a roll of original turquoise vinyl came with the car and I do upholstery). Carpets are totally intact but faded and a new carpet set came with the car. Painted and plated surfaces in the engine compartment suffered during its long period of unheated storage, but it's very complete and original (and NOS valve covers came with the car). Exterior paint is original and is 95% pretty nice (a partial quart of Avanti Turquoise lacquer came with the car). The seller was honest on the phone about underside rust issues, which is probably why no one else came to see the car. It will need hog troughs (especially driver side) and rear cross-member (a new cross-member came with the car), as well as some replacement of frame rail bottom plate. I have previously done the latter two repairs (on my '54 Starlight coupe and an earlier Avanti II) and intend to do the hog trough repair myself using the Classic Enterprises hog troughs that don't require fiberglass surgery. I'm excited to get started. From time to time you can count on me asking questions and/or providing updates and more pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avanti83 Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 (edited) Very nice car. Good luck with the repairs, with your experience all should go well. It's unusual to find one this age that has been stored for years and the instrument bezels are no corroded and the dash pad is in excellent condition. Great find Edited September 18, 2018 by Avanti83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studegary Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 That is a nice and very desirable Avanti. I think that the needed rust repair is what would have kept many of us away from the car. Labor is the big part of those repairs, so if you do the repairs yourself it is not as big a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Hubba-Hubba!!.....Love the turquoise/turquoise, and R2 four speeds are most sought after!!.....Lucky you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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