Vehicle Description
There no such thing as your average Avanti II, but take some time
to look over every inch of this restomod. Soon you'll discover that
with all the investments in an award-worthy presentation, 375 hp
V8, upgraded fully independent suspension, and all the right
luxuries, you're looking at one of the biggest bargains on a star
car you'll ever see.
Fans of the FantomWorks show on the Velocity Channel should be
familiar with this one already. But even if you didn't know the car
from the TV show, you'd still instantly recognize it as a star.
That's because the glossy shade of the Corvette's Anniversary Red
gives this one a ruby-like metallic shine. Plus, we think this
'Vette color is a cool connection between these two fiberglass
legends. There was not only a ton of investment in getting the body
looking amazing, but also in giving it a custom appearance. For
example, the bumpers have been expertly deleted to give the purest
form to Raymond Loewy's legendary design. Add in great modern
upgrades like LED taillights and 17-inch Foose alloys, and you've
got a great classic with plenty of modern flair - exactly what you
want in a restomod.
Inside is the kind of luxury Studebaker would have always wanted to
add their '60s-style exotic machine. It's a full custom interior
with supple leather on the seats, Birdseye maple on the center
console & dash, and a Nardi steering wheel. All the details are
even great - from factory pieces like the overhead console, to the
custom Avanti logos embroidered in the bucket seat head rests. It's
the kind of stellar presentation that won't surprise you to learn
that the interior has won awards all on its own. But more than just
look fantastic, this one has all the right luxury features, too,
like power windows, power locks, tilt wheel, power steering, and an
AM/FM/CD stereo. There's even ice-cold air conditioning to keep you
feeling as cool behind the wheel as you look.
Grab your sunglasses before popping the hood. You can tell there
was the kind of investment in polished components that people spend
on their whole restoration alone. In fact, we have one receipt for
the motor for over $10,500. But more than just pure shine, there is
plenty of thoughtful touches, like how the slots in the valve
covers and air toper match the red painted engine bay. And while
the motor has serious style, it also has serious substance, too.
This crate 350 cubic-inch V8 has been fortified with goodies like
Clevite P-series rod & main bearings, roller rockers, high volume
oil pump, March serpentine kit, and Edelbrock aluminum heads. It
inhales deeply through dual Edelbrock four-barrel carburetors, and
it exhales with authority out of a custom set of headers. The full
package is rated around 375 horsepower, and the rumble of the dual
exhaust lets everyone know this slick Avanti is packing some
serious muscle. But more than just powerful, a true restomod needs
to handle the streets. That's why the front suspension has been
given a tubular A-arm construction and a thick sway bar. In the
rear, there has been a major upgrade to an expensive independent
setup from Factory Five. And not only do you get a
fully-independent suspension, but also a four-wheel disc brake kit
from Wilwood. This is the perfect vehicle for performance driving
or highway cruising, and even the transmission follows this line
with a 700R4 unit by TCI that has both a 2500 RPM stall and
overdrive.
With $120K spent at FantomWorks, more improvements since then
(w/plenty of receipts), and only about 1,500 miles on the car since
completion, you're looking at an amazing turn-key classic. The sale
even comes with the bill of sale and owner's maul packet! So if you
love the best of everything in one distinctive package, don't let
this one-of-a-kind slip away. Call now!
