1977 Avanti II

Launched in 1962, the Avanti was built using the chassis from the Studebaker Lark. It had a body built of fiberglass that impressed the public with its unique and confident appearance. Due to a slow production run, demand for car was low, and the car lost the millions of dollars for both Avanti and Studebaker. The company died and was picked up by Nate Atlman a Studebaker dealer, he produced the Avanti II which was produced up to 150 units.

In Detail

price $	$6 041 USD
engine	V8
valvetrain	OHV
displacement	5367 cc / 327.5 in³
bore	108 mm / 4.25 in
stroke	82.7 mm / 3.26 in
compression	10.5:1
power	223.7 kw / 300.0 bhp @ 5000 rpm
specific output	55.9 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	bhp per tonne
torque	488.1 nm / 360.0 ft lbs @ 3200 rpm
driven wheels	Front Engine / RWD
front brakes	Front Disc / Rear Drum
f brake size	mm / in
r brake size	mm / in
front wheels	F 38.1 x 19.7 cm / 15.0 x 7.8 in
rear wheels	R 38.1 x 19.7 cm / 15.0 x 7.8 in
steering	Cam & Lever
curb weight	1579 kg / 3481 lbs
wheelbase	2769 mm / 109.0 in
front track	1458 mm / 57.4 in
rear track	1438 mm / 56.6 in
length	4890 mm / 192.5 in
width	1788 mm / 70.4 in
height	1372 mm / 54.0 in
transmission	3-Speed Auto
gear ratios	2.40:1, 1.47:1, 1.00:1, :1
final drive	3.54:1
top speed	~201.2 kph / 125.0 mph
0 – 60 mph	~8.8 seconds
0 – 100 mph	~24.7 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile	~17.5 seconds

Auction Sales History

1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 63R 1004 – sold for $74,800 The Fourth Avanti Produced. Original Paxton-Supercharged Example. Benchmark Raymond Loewy Mid-Century Concept. Concours-Level Restoration by Marque Experts. Accompanied by Factory Build Documents.
Auction Source: The 2013 Scottsdale Auctions by Gooding & Company