Vehicle Description
Iconic styling meets reliable components - that's why you want an
Avanti II. And this rare 1982 example is preserved, loaded, and is
absolutely interesting. So it's amazing you can get such a distinct
coupe offered at quite an affordable price.
The Avanti was the boldest Studebaker to hit the streets, but it
was also one of their costliest cars. The initial production only
lived a few years, but there were a select few who understood the
significance of the car penned by the legendary Raymond Loewy. They
kept it going with small batch, handcrafted examples like this
Avanti II. It makes for a car that is part of a rich history of a
dream that was too beautiful to die. This example has a high degree
of originality. The beige paint remains mostly original with proper
touch-ups to give this a cool quality we love in survivor cars. And
it's always impressive to have well-kept body panels that can
showcase the Avanti's artistic blend of crisp lines and gentle
curves. Chrome bumpers, wire wheels, and a rear luggage rack clue
you in on how Loewy wanted to create a shape that mixed European
and American influences into a design that looked beyond the
1960s... and thanks to the Avanti II, the style really did live on
for decades.
The interior has the look of originality everywhere. The tuck and
roll appearance of the dash, aircraft-inspired toggle switches, and
wraparound gauge panel with full Stewart Warner readouts - it's all
part of a very classic and cool presentation. There's even a CB
radio! So while you may use the value price to invest in
update/upgrades, this one already impresses those who love classic
style. Plus, these were expensive cars when new, and so they came
with great features, like well-bolstered front bucket seats, power
windows, and provisions for air conditioning (will need servicing
to blow cold again.) There are also well integrated upgrades, like
the Momo sports steering wheel and the Blaupunkt AM/FM digital
tuner w/cassette. And rarely do we find a sunroof in a classic like
this.
While this car was built in South Bend - just like the best
Studebakers - the Avanti II motor is a Chevy 305 cubic-inch V8. So
it's iconic styling on the outside, but the mechanical side of this
classic is robust and easy to maintain. In fact, the previous owner
invested thousands in suspension maintenance when he bought it in
the 1990s. And he has also replaced the alternator, steam cleaned
the gas tank, rebuilt the carburetor, and had new lifters installed
as recently as 2017. It makes for a classic that still knows how to
start easily and run with confidence. Plus, with power steering,
power brakes, front discs, and four-speed automatic transmission
w/overdrive, this one really does have all the right ingredients to
be a great anytime classic.
It's amazing you can get this much distinction for such an
affordable price. So don't miss out on a special Avanti II. Call
now!