Studebaker Avanti 1963

32500 USD

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER
BRUCE A. ELDER ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC AUTOMOBILES 114 SOUTH NEW STREET, STAUNTON, VIRGINIA, U.S.A. 24401 540-885-0500 1963 Studebaker Avanti Model 63R1, Style Q 289 Cubic Inch, 240 Horsepower “Jet Thrust”V-8 109” Wheelbase Studebaker Corporation South Bend, Indiana, U.S.A. V.I.N.: 63R3920 (1963 Avanti, Non-supercharged V-8, Car #3,920) Mileage: 44,404 (indicated) Paint: P6332 (Avanti Turquoise) Trim: Turquoise Vinyl with Tan trim Price when new: $4,445.00 Weight: 3,148 Pounds Production: 3,834 Build date: March, 1963 Optional equipment: Air Conditioning Dunlop / Bendix Power Disc Brakes ($45.00) “Special High Performance” Borg Warner Automatic Transmission Tinted Glass ($32.00) 3.31:1 Rear axle Avanti floor mats, front and rear Aftermarket equipment: MSD Electronic Ignition Dual 4Bll. Carburetors Polished Alloy Valve Covers and Valley Cover Solid State AM / FM radio with rear seat speaker Literature: Original 1963 Avanti Owners Guide Original 1963 Avanti Accessories Catalog Original Avanti Name Plate Registration Pamphlet Original Avanti by Studebaker Vinyl Envelope Chassis Restoration: The body was removed from the frame and a comprehensive restoration was undertaken. The frame was sandblasted and refinished. All brake and fuel lines were replaced with stainless steel. Full length Keystone stainless steel exhaust system. The brakes were rebuilt with rebuilt calipers and new wheel cylinders and new friction material. The fuel tank was cleaned and painted. Koni shock absorbers, front and rear. New chrome plated Magnum 500 wheels with knock-off centers. Firestone radial tires. Custom aluminum radiator. Engine and Transmission: Original Studebaker 289 C.I.D. V-8 engine rebuilt at East Side Machine, Waynesboro, Virginia. .030” overbore and a mild performance camshaft. Dual Edelbrock 4Bbl. Carburetors on an alloy intake, Polished finned alloy valley cover and valve covers. New fuel pump. New one wire alternator. Electronic ignition with MSD box. Transmission rebuilt and resealed. Estimated Horsepower: 280 Condition: This very solid original car has been selectively restored. Purchased from a collectors estate in original finish, the current owner chose to do a comprehensive chassis restoration so the car could be enjoyed trouble free. The exterior finish and chrome trim are original.The Studebaker Avanti Coupe, masterpiece of Raymond Lowey Studios, is considered one of America's most significant automobiles. Andy Granatelli set 29 speed records at Bonneville in 1963, with speeds exceeding 168 MPH in a twin blown Avanti. This made the Avanti the fastest production car in the world that year. Among the famous owners of these cars is Ian Flemming (creator of James Bond) and singer/songwriter/actor Ricky Nelson. The original and unique round headlight design was a feature of only the 1963 first year models. All subsequent production had square headlights. Only 3834 of the iconic original design were produced. This is a car every bit as important as the 810/812 Cord. THIS IS A BUY IT NOW LISTING Clicking the icon means you have bought a car, so... Please read this prior to buying! Terms: We are located in beautiful Staunton, Virginia in a building originally built in 1911 as a Ford Dealership. We invite and encourage you to visit us for a personal inspection of the car, or to send your mechanic or appraiser prior to buying. This car is sold as is and with no warranty. If you have any questions or would like to see further pictures, feel free to call or message us. If you are the buyer, a non-refundable deposit of $500.00 via Paypal is expected and required within 24 hours of purchase. The balance, by wire transfer within five business days. We cannot and will not consider any trades. This car is also available for purchase locally in our showroom. As such, we reserve the right to end the listing early and with no notice. You can buy with confidence as I am a Licensed Virginia Dealer.

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER

BRUCE A. ELDER ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC AUTOMOBILES 114 SOUTH NEW STREET, STAUNTON, VIRGINIA, U.S.A. 24401 540-885-0500 1963 Studebaker Avanti Model 63R1, Style Q 289 Cubic Inch, 240 Horsepower “Jet Thrust”V-8 109” Wheelbase Studebaker Corporation South Bend, Indiana, U.S.A. V.I.N.: 63R3920 (1963 Avanti, Non-supercharged V-8, Car #3,920) Mileage: 44,404 (indicated) Paint: P6332 (Avanti Turquoise) Trim: Turquoise Vinyl with Tan trim Price when new: $4,445.00 Weight: 3,148 Pounds Production: 3,834 Build date: March, 1963 Optional equipment: Air Conditioning Dunlop / Bendix Power Disc Brakes ($45.00) “Special High Performance” Borg Warner Automatic Transmission Tinted Glass ($32.00) 3.31:1 Rear axle Avanti floor mats, front and rear Aftermarket equipment: MSD Electronic Ignition Dual 4Bll. Carburetors Polished Alloy Valve Covers and Valley Cover Solid State AM / FM radio with rear seat speaker Literature: Original 1963 Avanti Owners Guide Original 1963 Avanti Accessories Catalog Original Avanti Name Plate Registration Pamphlet Original Avanti by Studebaker Vinyl Envelope Chassis Restoration: The body was removed from the frame and a comprehensive restoration was undertaken. The frame was sandblasted and refinished. All brake and fuel lines were replaced with stainless steel. Full length Keystone stainless steel exhaust system. The brakes were rebuilt with rebuilt calipers and new wheel cylinders and new friction material. The fuel tank was cleaned and painted. Koni shock absorbers, front and rear. New chrome plated Magnum 500 wheels with knock-off centers. Firestone radial tires. Custom aluminum radiator. Engine and Transmission: Original Studebaker 289 C.I.D. V-8 engine rebuilt at East Side Machine, Waynesboro, Virginia. .030” overbore and a mild performance camshaft. Dual Edelbrock 4Bbl. Carburetors on an alloy intake, Polished finned alloy valley cover and valve covers. New fuel pump. New one wire alternator. Electronic ignition with MSD box. Transmission rebuilt and resealed. Estimated Horsepower: 280 Condition: This very solid original car has been selectively restored. Purchased from a collectors estate in original finish, the current owner chose to do a comprehensive chassis restoration so the car could be enjoyed trouble free. The exterior finish and chrome trim are original.The Studebaker Avanti Coupe, masterpiece of Raymond Lowey Studios, is considered one of America's most significant automobiles. Andy Granatelli set 29 speed records at Bonneville in 1963, with speeds exceeding 168 MPH in a twin blown Avanti. This made the Avanti the fastest production car in the world that year. Among the famous owners of these cars is Ian Flemming (creator of James Bond) and singer/songwriter/actor Ricky Nelson. The original and unique round headlight design was a feature of only the 1963 first year models. All subsequent production had square headlights. Only 3834 of the iconic original design were produced. This is a car every bit as important as the 810/812 Cord. THIS IS A BUY IT NOW LISTING Clicking the icon means you have bought a car, so... Please read this prior to buying! Terms: We are located in beautiful Staunton, Virginia in a building originally built in 1911 as a Ford Dealership. We invite and encourage you to visit us for a personal inspection of the car, or to send your mechanic or appraiser prior to buying. This car is sold as is and with no warranty. If you have any questions or would like to see further pictures, feel free to call or message us. If you are the buyer, a non-refundable deposit of $500.00 via Paypal is expected and required within 24 hours of purchase. The balance, by wire transfer within five business days. We cannot and will not consider any trades. This car is also available for purchase locally in our showroom. As such, we reserve the right to end the listing early and with no notice. You can buy with confidence as I am a Licensed Virginia Dealer.

BASIC CAR INFORMATION
Price:	32500 USD
Make:	Studebaker
Model:	Avanti
Year:	1963
Mileage:	44404 MI
Engine:	289 C.I.D. Studebaker V8
Transmission:	Automatic

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Studebaker Avanti 1963

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