This 1963 Studebaker Avanti is one of 1,833 R2 variants produced for the 1963 and 1964 model years, and this example is finished in turquoise over black vinyl upholstery. Power is provided by a supercharged 289ci V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission, and additional equipment includes a 4.55:1 Twin-Traction differential, 15″ steel wheels with spoke-style hubcaps, power brakes, air conditioning, and a push-button AM radio. The car was acquired by the seller in March 2022, and subsequent work consisted of recovering the seats and driver’s door panel, changing the oil, converting the air conditioning to R134a, and replacing the battery. This Avanti R2 is offered with production order documentation and a clean New Jersey title in the seller’s name.
The fiberglass body left the factory finished in turquoise and was reportedly repainted under prior ownership. Features include a driver-side fender mirror, an antenna, Studebaker and Avanti badging, a dual-exit exhaust, and chrome trim on the bumpers, light surrounds, and window surrounds. The chrome finish is deteriorating and can be viewed in the gallery along with other paint imperfections.
The 15″ steel wheels wear spoke-style hubcaps along with 225/70 Dunlop white-line tires. The car is equipped with power-assisted brakes, and a spare wheel is stored in the trunk.
The cabin features seating upholstered in black vinyl and is complemented by matching door panel inserts and carpets along with a white dashboard pad. Equipment includes a center console, aircraft throttle-inspired climate controls, air conditioning, overhead switchgear for lighting and fan control, a glovebox-mounted vanity mirror, and a push-button AM radio. The air conditioning was added under prior ownership, and it was reportedly converted to R134a and recharged under current ownership.
The leather-wrapped steering wheel fronts a 140-mph speedometer, an AutoMeter tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The tachometer does not function. The five-digit odometer shows 77k miles, approximately 500 of which have been added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The 289ci Jet-thrust V8 features a Paxton supercharger and was factory rated at 290 horsepower and 360 lb-ft of torque. The seller states the battery was replaced and the oil changed under current ownership.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. There is corrosion on the underside components.