Studebaker Avanti (1963)
for sale
Price: US $11,500.00
Price: US $11,500.00
CraigslistRestored 1963 Studebaker Avanti R1 Coupe
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This 1963 Studebaker R1
Avanti is in excellent restored condition showing 68, 000 actual miles and sports a striking Avanti Turquoise exterior
with a Fawn colored interior. This outstanding fiberglass sports car retains its original detailed 289
cubic inch R1 V8 - 240 horsepower engine. The 4 barrel
carbureted engine idles and revs very smooth with a rumble of (factory similar)
dual glasspack exhausts. The automatic transmission shifts smooth and consistently.
The car has power steering and power front disc brakes and both function correctly. The
fiberglass body, interior, engine and engine compartment have been completely restored and
everything on the car, including the AM radio, works well. The paint is excellent and the chrome is deep
and brilliant. The car has newer original style (period correct) bias ply narrow white sidewall
tires in good condition with no cracking and with plenty of tread.
Mechanically, electrically, and cosmetically this car is ready to drive and
show. This Avanti drives straight and true down the road with no brake pull.
The steering box is nice and tight with no play in the steering. This Avanti is
extremely fun to drive and proud to show at events.
This Studebaker sports car has always been in climate controlled garage
since restored and has been shown primarily at Studebaker Drivers Club events since
the 1990's. This design classic is owned, operated and maintained by a family
of dedicated and mechanically knowledgeable enthusiasts whose grandfather and
father once owned and worked at the family's Studebaker dealership in
northeastern Illinois.
A little automotive history: This beautiful Avanti was designed by
a team of handpicked designer-stylists by world renowned Industrial Designer Raymond
Loewy. Mr. Loewy set up a styling studio in a rented house in Palm Springs
California explicitly for the Studebaker Avanti design project. Famed designers
Raymond Loewy, John Epstein, Tom Kellogg, Robert Andrews and Bob Doehler were the
key stylists who brought to life this brilliant styling tour de force
- futuristic automobile. Today these Industrial Design legends are the acknowledged Studebaker
Avanti Hero Stylists to members of the (SDC) Studebaker Drivers Club and
the (AOAI) Avanti Owners Association International car clubs.
I would be happy to answer
questions if you contact me through eBay however, please do not ask me to
disclose my reserve. This Avanti has a clear Illinois title and is sold as is
where is with absolutely no warranty expressed or implied. See all photos included within this listing
for more explicit visual detail.
Do not miss the opportunity to own this beautiful car. I am an
honest seller, and for a car of this high caliber, I have put on a very
reasonable reserve price. In
addition, this Avanti has been professionally appraised well above its reserve.
The car is located south of the Chicago metro area and showings can be arranged
when given sufficient notice.
The buyer is responsible for
vehicle pickup and shipping costs. In addition, an out of the country buyer is
responsible for any and all taxes, customs, and duties due upon bringing a
vehicle into their country. This car can be reasonably driven anywhere but if
it is being transported, please call me first to coordinate pickup
arrangements. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me through eBay before you place a
bid. Seller reserves the right to end the auction at any time.
I will not accept full payment by
PayPal. Personal checks will be accepted but must be cleared by my bank before releasing vehicle and title. No third party checks please. I require a $500 deposit by
cash, PayPal or wire transfer to my bank (due within 48 hours) when auction
is ended. Full payment is due within 14
days after auctions close. Please contact me for any alternative payment
arrangements.
Start bidding now to become the envy
of your neighborhood. Thank you for viewing! Again, see more photos at my photo site at link below - click on them to make XX-Large:
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update: 2016-05-22
Used |
“Excellent Restored Condition” |
Year: | 1963 | Mileage: | 68,000 |
Interior Color: | Fawn | Make: | Studebaker |
Number of Cylinders: | 8 | Model: | Avanti |
Transmission: | Automatic | Trim: | Coupe 2-Door |
Body Type: | Coupe | Engine: | 289 R1- 240 Factory Horsepower |
Vehicle Title: | Clear | Drive Type: | RWD |
Safety Features: | Front Disk Brakes, Factory Padded Safety Rollbar, Front Seat Belts, Padded Dash | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
Exterior Color: | Turquoise | For Sale By: | Private Seller |