mfg Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 (edited) As time marches on, which of the following Studebaker Avantis do you feel will eventually be considered "Most Historically Significant"? R-4130 (Egbert Avanti) This is prototype for '64 'square light' models. R-5643 Last production Stude Avanti...And an R3! 63R1001 First production Stude Avanti. R-5652 First (prototype) Stude Avanti...Body made of hand-laid fiberglass mat..... (Originally numbered 'EX2945') Edited May 8, 2019 by mfg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1963r2 Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 Probably the last R3 but for me it would be Egbert's car. pb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peddler Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 R-5643 would be the most significant for me I think. It marked the end of an era. At the time the oldest US transportation company ceased domestic production and yet the product lived on for a couple more decades and is still an Icon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 The first production Avanti...it led the way and defined the design. The last...while historically significant in its own right and with the R3 engine and more refined details would be second. Egbert's Avanti is certainly significant but was a production mule prior to his purchasing it so it, like the first prototype, isn't truly representative of the breed before sale. What makes Egbert's car so special is that it was his. That makes it significant to Avanti aficionados but few others would care outside of its financial value. Still...any of the four mentioned carry value and significance more than the average Avanti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 4130 may not be the prototype for the square headlight surrounds. I know of an "EX" numbered car with a hand formed square conversion. It also has an R3 prototype engine. Midland-Ross frame, and a Saginaw steering box. Hand laid fiberglass body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted May 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 My two cents........I agree with Gunslinger that the first production Studebaker Avanti (63R1001) would perhaps be the most historically significant. However, in my opinion that doesn't necessarily mean it will become the most valuable. (But, that wasn't the question!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted May 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2019 I probably should have included John Hora's #9 Bonneville Avanti on this short list.....Just think of all the records that baby set!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now