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The Avanti was publicly introduced on April 26, 1962, [22] "simultaneously at the New York International Automobile Show and at the Annual Shareholders' Meeting." [23] Rodger Ward, winner of the 1962 Indianapolis 500, received a Studebaker Avanti as part of his prize package, [24] "thus becoming the first private owner of an Avanti."
After Studebaker's December 20, 1963, closure of its South Bend factory and effective discontinuation of the auto with the 1964 model year, cars carrying the Avanti nameplate were initially produced from leftover Studebaker components, and later by the Avanti Motor Company from General Motors and Ford chassis and engines. A small and often ...
The following list consists of automotive models produced by the Studebaker Corporation of South Bend, Indiana from 1899 to 1963 and Studebaker Canada Ltd. from 1964 through the spring 1966. In 1961, many of these were offered with special Marshal (police) packages: a 170 cu in (2.8 L) [ 1 ] 6-cylinder City Marshal, 259 cu in (4.2 L) V8 Patrol ...
This well-kept and supercharged Studebaker Avanti R2 is for sale on Bring A Trailer, which like Car and ... As one of just 1832 R2 models built for the 1963 and 1964 model years, it is a rare and ...
Beginning with the 1963 model year, the "Jet Thrust" R-series V-8 engines designed for the Avanti could be ordered throughout the Studebaker line, with the naturally aspirated R1 delivering 240 bhp (180 kW), the supercharged R2 giving 289 bhp (216 kW) and the limited-production supercharged 304.5 in³ (5.0 L) R3 powerplant issuing forth a full ...
Studebaker Avanti (1962-1963) Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk ... Studebaker Super Lark Custom R3 (1964) 1965. AC Cobra MkIII (1965-1967) AMC Ambassador (1965-1966)
From the C/D archive: Some bodies make suggestions, others make statements. All these years later, this car's statement is still loud and clear.
Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk (1962–1964) Studebaker Lark (1959–1966) (Includes the Lark-based 1964–66 Cruiser, Daytona, Commander, and Challenger) Studebaker Avanti (1962–1964) Studebaker Wagonaire (1963–1966)