………..This is a very Cool*** all original 1974 Avanti II *** one of 123 that were built in 1974....The Avanti II runs and drives excellent....it has the look and the stance....that Studebaker President Sherwood Edbert had hoped would save the Studebaker company from closing...….The Avanti is being re-listed due to non-payment by a previous Buyer who had serious health issues and was unable to purchase the car.....!!……..the Fiberglass body is Loaded with Options.....Factory Original SB Chevy 400 cid V8 4BL Quadrajet Carb **** engine rebuilt 5K miles ago [by previous owner ] it starts .....runs and sounds excellent..........Turbo 400 Turbo-automatic transmission shifts firm...…...Avanti has *100,880 miles on the odometer..., Power windows, power brakes,power steering, ... A/C works , Tinted Glass, Electric Moon Roof, Power Antenna , cruise control , Factory Roll Bar....GM tilt Steering Column...., Nardi Steering Wheel...Hays Stinger Ignition **** Keyless Remote Lock/Unlock...Pioneer AM/FM Stereo with CD...... [4] New Coker Magnum 500 15" X 7" Steel Chrome Wheels.... BFG Radial 60 series T/A tires 245/60r15" Front and 255/60r15" Rear...... New Custom built Aluminum 19 Gal. Gas Tank from Avanti Restorations + Parts $700 ...... Replaced all Fuel hoses + Filters....Front Disk Brakes were given the Jim Turner update …..the Rear brakes have new drums and brake shoes......the car stops on a dime...…....[4] New Gabriel shocks.....[4] New Power Steering hoses installed.........Stewart Warner Factory installed gauges.......[ a new SW Tach is included with sale....needs to be installed by the buyer .]...Nice vinyl-cloth interior, Dana 44 posi traction rear end 345 gears.........Hogs Trough and frame are in excellent condition****like new****no rust .....the two previous owners meticulously maintained this Avanti for 35 yrs ……..the car has spent most of its life in Washington State and the last 10 yrs in Arizona ...it has always been garaged ...........…The Avanti could use a new paint job....the original lacquer Dark Blue has spider cracks and several scratch's…………...the car is sold with a Clean Florida Title... Recent Services were performed on the Avanti with the intention of making it a reliable and dependable driver****this Saves You Time.... Money and Headaches ****** Please Read all the necessary maintenance that was performed on this Avanti......! 1. Engine rebuilt less than 5K miles... 2. Tune up.....Autolite AP26 Platinum sparks plugs....AC Delco wires...cap + rotor.... 3. HP4 Oil Filter and 10-40 Oil change.....grease job 17 fittings 4. Turbo 400 Filter and Fluid changed 5. Dana 44 Posi Rearend Gear oil changed + Mopar Posi Additive 6. Replaced Power Steering Hoses [4] Hoses Replaced... 7. Replaced all Belts...Alternator ….Water Pump...A/C Belts ..... 8. Upper Lower Radiator Hoses replaced [ Radiator Flushed** Prestone 50-50 Anti-Freeze ] 9. Front Brakes...Updated with Jim Turner Disk Brake Package... …..1969 Ford Mustang Rotors + 1989 Blazer S10 Calipers... 10. Replaced Rear Brakes Shoes + Drums [ same as 1979 Ford Thunderbird ] 11. New Power Brake Booster and Master Cylinder..... 12. NEW Gabriel Shocks Front + Rear 13. New Fram Air Filter...…. 14. New Optima 700 CA Battery.... 15. New Avanti Custom built Aluminum 19 Gal. Gas Tank from Avanti Restorations + Parts..... 16. Replaced Fuel hoses + filter..... 17. Aluminized Exhaust System... Dynomax Mufflers.......….. 18. [4] New Coker Magnum 500 Chrome 15" X 7" Wheels with Chrome Lugs.. 19. New Heavy Duty Starter.... 20. Rebuilt Studebaker Center Bellcrank Assembly*** 21. SW Ammeter Replaced 22. New SW 8000 RPM Tach in box …..Needs to be installed by the buyer**** 23. Power Antenna Repaired24...Pioneer AM/FM CD stereo/with remote control installed..25.. Keyless Remote Door Lock/Unlock…...Included with the sale is a copy of the original build sheet in 1974 **** This Avanti II sold for close to $12,000 back then....…….. all the chrome and stainless steel are in Excellent Condition [ no pitting what's so ever ] ....…..the fiberglass body is in excellent condition.....the Avanti handles the road with ease.........no stress cracks or defects in fiberglass body... ...…original dark blue lacquer [ Possible color 1974 Cadillac Commodore Blue Poly ] ..... ..Drive it in it's original condition [Patina ] ……...or have it painted for car show quality**** All repairs and upgrades were made with intentions of keeping this super clean Avanti II for car cruises and attending the Avanti Club events......... I'm only selling the Avanti to purchase a 1967 XKE Jaguar convertible that recently appeared on the market........... the Avanti is ****Sold As Is****without a Warranty......…" inspections are welcomed " ....this car is 45 years old.....there are a few minor issues that can use some attention [ clock does not work ] The Tach works....but it bounces on occasion... *******I purchased a new replacement Stewart Warner 8000 rpm tach in the box....it is included with the sale.....along with extra radiator hoses and fan belts that I purchased for spares........the new owner will have the option of installing the new SW tach or just live with intermittent one.... ......there are two switches that were replaced with aftermarket switches …. .……..nothing that will take away the driving experience of the Avanti …….call for appointment....inspections welcomed******If you think this rust free....unmolested....original condition Avanti II is overpriced......good luck with your search..!! History: Western Avanti Sales Rep car, current local Avanti Club member.... Rare Opportunity to own a futuristic car designed by Raymond Loewy for Studebaker in 1962... Asking $ 17,900 .......a $500 non refundable deposit by PayPal within 24hrs is required at the time the listing ends " Buy Now "... Please do not attempt purchase this Avanti until all your funds are in order ..... Buyer is responsible for all shipping charges and must make his own arrangements with a shipping carrier......Inspections are welcomed....and highly recommended for a 45 year old vehicle.......Vehicle is located in Inverness ,FL. 34452,......This vehicle is listed locally.... I reserve the right to end the listing at anytime**** YouTube walkaround video ..! Thanks for Looking....Joe Mazza 1974 Avanti II Dark Blue WalkaroundVideo will open in a new windowUsing the mobile app? Copy this link into your browser:https://www.theavanti.com/fiberglass.html https://www.theavanti.com/birth.html |