1964 Studebaker Avanti

The Tupelo Automobile Museum Auction|27 April 2019, 10:00 CDT|The Tupelo Automobile Museum

1964 Studebaker Avanti
Chassis no. R-4956

289ci OHV Supercharged V8 Engine
Single 4-Barrel Carburetor
289bhp at 4,800rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Independent Front with Live Axle Rear Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Made in the Final Months of Avanti Production
*One of Several Thousand Examples made in just two model years
*Desirable model fitted with Paxton Supercharger
*Forward thinking American design

THE STUDEBAKER AVANTI

The Loewy design retained all the distinctive features in production, which have made the Avantis collectors' favorites for generations. Its most immediately apparent feature is the unique nose, rendered completely without a conventional grille and taking its cooling air in through a wide, nearly hidden, gap under the bumper. The front fenders, too, are distinctive blades extending well forward of the nose. The fenders have a pronounced Coke bottle sweep and the wheel wells are shaped with unique parabolic curves.

Under the hood Studebaker put its well-proven 289 cubic inch V-8 engine, energized with a 4-barrel carburetor, high lift cam, dual point distributor, clutched cooling fan, high compression heads and revised intake and exhaust system including dual exhausts with low restriction mufflers to bring output up to about 240 horsepower.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

Produced near the very end of the Avanti's very short (initial) production run, this Studebaker left the Indiana Plant during the hot summer month of August. As a R2 specification vehicle, the 289ci V8 motor received forced induction via a centrifugal supercharger sourced from Paxton. Output figures increased to 289 horsepower- more than enough grunt to propel the light, fiberglass bodied car. Tasked with delivering this substantial grunt is a 4-speed manual transmission.

Subdued and sporty Maroon paint can be found adorning the exterior and Black vinyl can be found inside. As the vehicle has traveled some mileage, the interior does show a fair amount of wear and can be bettered with some new upholstery. Outside, the car presents generally well with only a handful of blemishes.

A wonderful alternative to other sporty cars of the same era, the Studebaker Avanti offers heaps of style and seating for 4. With some restorative work, this Avanti is sure to be a welcome addition to any collection.

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