The glass was reportedly removed before the fiberglass body was repainted in red as part of a refurbishment said to have been completed in 2010. Features include side mirrors, Studebaker and Avanti badging, a dual-exit exhaust, and chrome trim on the bumpers, light surrounds, and window surrounds. The seller states that the weather seals were replaced as part of the refurbishment. There is cracking in the hood, and the passenger-side windshield wiper is broken. Images showing paint imperfections…
The glass was reportedly removed before the fiberglass body was repainted in red as part of a refurbishment said to have been completed in 2010. Features include side mirrors, Studebaker and Avanti badging, a dual-exit exhaust, and chrome trim on the bumpers, light surrounds, and window surrounds. The seller states that the weather seals were replaced as part of the refurbishment. There is cracking in the hood, and the passenger-side windshield wiper is broken. Images showing paint imperfections are provided in the gallery.
The 15″ steel wheels wear spoke-style chrome hubcaps along with 205/75 Nexen white-line tires that were reportedly installed in 2010. The car is equipped with power steering along with power-assisted brakes. A spare wheel and jack are stored in the trunk. The seller states the power steering system was rebuilt as part of the 2010 refurbishment.
The front bucket seats and rear bench were reupholstered in black vinyl and are complemented by a white replacement dashboard pad along with replacement red and black carpets. Equipment includes a center console, rubber floor mats, a glovebox-mounted pull-out vanity mirror, power windows, air conditioning, overhead light switches, an analog clock, and a push-button AM radio. Both the clock and radio were rebuilt as part of the refurbishment, according to the seller.
The two-spoke steering wheel fronts a 140-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 5k-rpm redline, and gauges for coolant temperature, amperage, fuel level, oil pressure, and vacuum pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 23k miles, approximately 3,500 of which have been added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The 289ci V8 was reportedly rebuilt as part of the 2010 refurbishment with work including replacing the pistons and piston rings along with the valves and their respective guides and springs. The compression ratio was reportedly lowered from 10.25:1 to 9.1:1 at that time, the cooling system was overhauled, and the four-barrel carburetor was rebuilt. The seller notes the car seeps fluid.