This 1963 Studebaker Avanti, one of 3,834 examples of South Bend’s timeless sport coupe produced that year, is described as a refurbished car that uses Studebaker’s normally aspirated R1 engine for power, coupled to an automatic transmission. The seller reports that the engine, transmission, and rear end have all undergone mechanical rebuilds, and that the Avanti is optioned with disc brakes. The repaint, in a non-factory color, shows no obvious imperfections or blemishes. The seller states that the Avanti has no known issues and “runs and drives perfectly.” The seller further states that the R1 engine is original to the car. The Avanti’s interior presents strongly, with no apparent damage or missing controls. Based on the photos, the Avanti’s engine bay and underside both present as very clean.
- The R1 289-cu.in. OHV V8, factory rated at 240 horsepower, is described as original.
- The engine, transmission, and rear end have reportedly been rebuilt.
- The bodywork appears to be straight and free of obvious damage.
- The dashboard presents strongly and looks to have complete trim and small controls.
- The seller says the Avanti is optionally fitted with disc brakes.
- The engine bay presents as very clean.
- The underside shows no visible surface corrosion.
- All glass appears to be in good shape.
- The car’s external trim presents as complete, undamaged and in very good condition.
- The seating surfaces show no rips, splits, or other visible damage.
- The wheel covers look to be free of dents and other damage.
- The seller makes no statement about additional equipment or parts.
- According to the seller, the Avanti has no issues.
- This 1963 Studebaker Avanti has the R1 naturally aspirated V8.
- The engine, automatic transmission, and rear end are said to have been rebuilt.
- The dark green repaint appears to be in very good overall condition.
- The seller states that the Avanti has no operational issues.
- The odometer reads 30,399 miles, but actual mileage is unknown.
The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean Idaho title in her name. This 1963 Studebaker Avanti, with R1 power and an automatic transmission, is described as being free of operational or known cosmetic issues.