Vehicle Description
The Avanti is an American performance sports coupe based on the
Studebaker Avanti and marketed through a succession of five
different ownership arrangements subsequent to Studebaker's
discontinuation of the model. After the closure of Studebaker's
South Bend factory on December 20, 1963, cars carrying the Avanti
nameplate were initially produced from left-over Studebaker
components and later, by the Avanti Motor Company from General
Motors and Ford chassis and engines. After Studebaker ended
production at South Bend, the "Avanti" model name, tooling,
Studebaker truck production rights and parts and plant space were
bought by local Studebaker dealers, Nate and Arnold Altman and Leo
Newman, who incorporated as Avanti Motor Corporation and hand-built
a small number of cars.
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this rare and beautiful 1970
Avanti II. Starting with the exterior the body looks and has held
up extremely well and for a car of its age, the fiberglass has only
minimal flaws with according to the owner nothing has been
replaced. The Bright Blue paint definitely stands out and is
extremely eye catching, the interior with Blue cloth and dawn vinyl
interior is still comfortable but could use just a few fix ups and
while the instrumentation appears to be original and there are a
few things that need attention. The engine is the small block 350ci
V8 that with an upgraded 700 R4 automatic 4-speed transmission,
also upgraded and added are Hooker headers, stainless steel
exhaust, and Flowmaster mufflers. In recent years brake lines have
been replaced as well as the hog troughs that the Avanti's were
known for have been replaced. This car is truly a blast from the
past and is definitely not something you would see every day, but
fires up and runs for this unique car with all the pride from the
Mid-West!
To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please
visit our website www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
