World's Fastest Production Car - Studebaker Avanti
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 เม.ย. 2022
- Welcome to Coffee Walk Ep. 194!
This week we are BACK near San Francisco to show you the Studebaker Avanti and Jeep Commando we picked up a couple weeks ago!
Stay tuned to the end to see BOTH of them after Alex got his hands on them!
Called “the fastest production car in the world” upon its introduction, a modified Avanti reached over 170 mph (270 km/h) with its supercharged 289-cubic-inch (4,740 cm3) R3 engine at the Bonneville Salt Flats. In all, it broke 29 world speed records at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
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I don’t know what I admire more about Dennis. His knowledge about vehicles or his patience when dealing with know it all, car sellers. Well done, sir
He is a saint for sure
I noticed that too. A jeep seller was trying to sell a Jeep Dealer on a Jeep...
I don't have the patience for people like him. Rare car? I don't care, I'm leaving.
Dennis seems to be the know all in this video, but he always is, and that's why we watch them.
Dennis stated twice the guy was a great salesman.
The sign of an intelligent person is that they're able to have a wealth of knowledge but present it in a way that is accessible to the common person. Dennis is brilliant at that. OUTSTANDING!
just to muse (not to challenge anyone), i wonder, does that mean a person with a lot of understanding/knowledge who is less able to relay it (edit: to the common person) is less intelligent?
@@luceatlux7087 You could argue that. There are two areas when it comes to intelligence: The ability to acquire information and knowledge AND to apply it. If you're not able to apply it in a way that illuminates or broadens the understanding of others to the knowledge you've acquired, I'm not sure you're competently fulfilling the second part of the definition.
@@LawrenceRoss1906 it would be akin to the concept of magic. lol. i bet that's where 'magic' arose. "He can make fiery explosions with liquid!" "It's because the liquids are two different chem..." " "WITCH MAGIC!"
"Okay... wait..."
@@luceatlux7087 👍😃👍😃
The time he gave those little kids a hundred bucks for lemonade touched my heart , I had tears in my eyes. An incredible human
My dad passed away in July and left me his 63 Avanti R1. He owned it for 34 years. Turquoise with turquoise interior. He loved that car. Dennis, I knew that they were the fastest American production cars in 63 but had no idea of the extent of the records set and the top speed marks. This was a wonderfully informative video. Thank you sir.
Thanks, me too, see my Comments. Interestingly, my GREAT Aunt ( lived in S BEND, INDIANA) traded in a 195? , GOLDEN ( GT?.)HAWK for a THUNDERBIRD 1957 port Hole… Anyways, positive a Classmates Brother has a SUPER Lark 4 speed/ etc,( esp for Racing)etc. Oddly, some of Dealers and Factory , built them out………!
Studerbaker made some of the most awesome cars and trucks ever built! Cars like the Golden Hawk were way ahead of it’s time.
Yes... my folks had a 57 Goldenhawk with the supercharger and it was an automatic... loved the engine turned dash... after the engine threw a rod for the 2nd time they sold it. We also had a 63 Commando... I think that is what it was called.. not sure.. it was a long time ago!
Some Hawks were also supercharged.
That car was way ahead of its time along with the Golden Hawk.
I had a 1958 Silver Hawk
I like how he's trying to teach Dennis on how to attract and sell cars lol does he not realize he's talking to a master car guy.
I was thinking the same! Guy was a straight KOOK!!!
The guys from California what do you expect lol
@@wileecoyote5749 hes more than a TH-cam app. Tv, barrett jackson, collins bros Jeep. Im surprised
Apparently not lol
I live in NorCal and people from the Bay Area are know it all's drives me crazy
I got to ride in one of the factory demo cars in 1963. It was so cool in it's day.
My great aunt worked in the upholstery shop at the South Bend plant until it closed. Took a tour in 1981. Very fine cars! My aunt sewed the seats in that car! So cool!
Thanks , interestingly me too…..See my Comment’s:…….
I owned a '63 Avanti supercharged R2 4 speed power windows in Avanti Red. As much as I loved that car, I couldn't get it anywhere near 170 mph - I'm pretty sure that Andy Granatelli stretched the definition of "stock" when he set all of those land speed records. In 2006 I went to Speed Week at the Bonneville salt flats with "The Avanti Kid" Dave Bloomberg as an extra set of pit hands (mostly consuming liquid refreshments LOL). He was the original owner of his Gold 1963 Avanti and had been racing it since 1968! His 2006 Bonneville adventure was cut short with a crankshaft that cracked in half at 175 mph (it was the original crankshaft!). In 2010 Dave got another Bonneville record: 215.633 mph in the DC/GBC class - and yes that was with a (highly modified) Studebaker V8! I have owned/raced/and shown many cars over the years - the Avanti holds my personal record for the craziest spectator reactions at car shows. People always wanted to argue about things; like they didn't believe it came factory with the supercharger - they shut up when I showed them the original window sticker and asked them if the $210 for the supercharger option was too much.
And nothing like massaging an athlete.
Right on!
Thanks, for sharing… I have weakness for Studebaker: though,interestingly: avoided them in 1950’s s on up (* the Bullet, 1950++, Etc rusted BAD in WARSAW INDIANA area ) … Anyways my GREAT aunt had a Hawk GT ( interestingly they traded Off for Port Hole 57?? THUNDERBIRD), etc… But, my Classmates older Brother had a **SUPER Lark/4 SPD/ etc 1962??: memorable going through Town/ Gas station, etc. Studebaker / & Dealers ? done some more Hot cars in 1950-60s….We heard a lot about the BONNEVILLE RUNS * work,ups, AROUND south Bend INDIANA …..great interest.
Golden hawk too could kick myself there was one in Montebello near the autoclub in a back yard gold in color could have picked up for a few hundred
$210 in 1963 dollars would be around 3 grand today. Not cheap.
That poor guy was just standing there probably thinking "I just F*cked up" looked like he was about to cry. always loved the Avanti
He definitely needed the money...but hurt
When I was about 13, (1973) there was an Avanti on my walk to school. I thought it was the coolest car I ever seen. Finally one day it was outside with the hood up, I talked to the owner and he told me all about it and said it was faster than my dads 64 Vette. It was so cool with a Hurst shifter, super charger, & torque thrust wheels.
Funny when Dennis is explaining why the Studebaker is so great ,i could see the sellers soul leave his body........lol
Possibly ruined his appetite, lol.
it was funny how he thought he was teaching dennis something and then dennis took him to school
@@therestorationshop dennis is a very smart dude, he will buy the car from you and then drop 100 facts about the car that only makes it worth more haha
Dennis definitely played his cards right on this deal, he knew he was not leaving California without that Studebaker.
Dennis gave him the coup de grâce
I’m so disappointed Dennis only said outstanding twice in 34 minutes 😂
That’s an outstanding observation and an outstanding comment. I am astounded.
When I was in the Marine corps I had a nextdoor neighbor who had an Avanti, which I got to ride in numerous times. I always wanted to own one which never happened. Great car!!!
Thank you Dennis for the no shtick no fake drama content. Coffee walk is the best produced car channel on U Tube that I know of.
In the early 70's I met an older guy that became a very good friend. He told me that he once owned a Studebaker that had the 289 supercharged engine. I can't remember if he said it had an overdrive trans.,or if it was an early 60's Fors that had the overdrive. He said that Studebaker was fast!
Dennis just single handily (with his crew) jumped started/kicked in the butt the Avanti supercharged collection craze.
The guy trying to tell Dennis how to make money on a sale had me rolling
I love it when guys try and out jeep talk Dennis. Like he's a newbie to jeeps lol
My first duty station in the US Coast Guard my engineman chief on the boat I was on had one of these Avanti''s in Ft Bragg California 1972. Great to here and see one again.
Here I thought I was in North Carolina 71 through 74, who knew.
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Thanks for this education!!! I had a friend in high school in Texas in the early 70s that bored us with his knowledge of the Avanti. None of us had ever heard or seen one then. He definitely was right about everything he was telling us!!
My late cousin (once removed) was one of three test drivers for Studebaker in South Bend and every Avanti sold had at least 50 miles on it before being sent off to the dealers. They drove them on the test track first, then on public highway to have coffee, then turned around to return the squak sheet to the mechanics, if there were any problems. I always wanted an Avanti, as a driver.
Thanks, interestingly I heard that too. See my Comments
Great stuff. I grew up in Oregon, worked in a gas station and an older gentleman would come in with a blue Avanti that was supercharged and he boasted that it would do 160mph. Badass cars….
Did you believe him ? Lol
@@blueenglishstaffybreeder6956 I thought he was full of it but, I was wrong.
You made me cry lol back in the day I had a 1962 lark with that exact drive train 289 4-speed Paxton supercharger it was white with a blue interior it was a street beast I wish I had it now even at the ripe old age of 69
My dad bought one new 6 cylinder 3 on the tree not even a radio
Boy this old gear head would love to be 62 again! LOL
It’s incredible how deep and how vast Dennis’s well of knowledge of anything automotive is. And all the while not coming off as a know it all
He researches the specific vehicles before he gets there to film them but yes he still has lots of knowledge as well.
@@todddenio3200 Awww Todd, dont tear down the 4th wall, ha. Most people dont have a clue, how things work behind the scenes, and when the cameras arent rolling. Whether its a youtube channel, a network sitcom, Fox news, or NASA! People have been so dumbed down, they dont even consider logistics, or even the laws of physics.
@@kidwave1 exactly
I think one reason Dennis comes across as so knowledgable is bnecause a lot of the car stuff he shares is stuff that will interest other car guys, rather than stuff that's meant to make him look clever.
Dennis is such a nice natural guy. I would do business with him anytime. Really really enjoy that he puts local restaurants on his videos and thinking of local hometown people!
I've never seen Dennis balk at a price before. When price is an issue - ya gotta bring Rawlings. He's never shy about talking numbers.
I like that about Richard's show
Richard always does the screwing.
Wow just learned something new..your content keeps getting better each time you post a new video 📹 keep up the great work sir. OUTSTANDING
Outstanding, love it😂
This one brought back memories. I had a 64 round headlight R1 Avanti for about 30 years! Sure wish I still had that one.
What a beautiful car!
The Avanti was definitely a forgotten gem!
Great find and buy!
I always loved the lines of the Avanti and remember building several models from kits in 1964. It was a car far ahead of its time.
Had the chance to ride in one in Many Louisiana in 63, owned by the son of the local hardware store there. I was 16 and a gearhead, I remember the sound and quality of the car and naturally impressed with it's performance. My dad owned a Jag XK 140 at the time but the Avanti had the Jag beat on style, performance and ride. Now older and richer I would buy one in a minute but now retired and living in Thailand that will never happen.
My neighbor had a Avanti. I think it was a 62. He let 18 yr old me drive it one time. It was a sweet ride.
The dude selling the cars was definitely strange😂✌️👍👌
😂👍
Cali for ya !
I've been around Studebakers over 50 years. It's exceedingly rare to hear someone outside of the club speak knowledgeably about them. Very impressive.
That Avanti is sick. I love the fact it did 200mph as a stock car
I didn't though...
No way in hell did the R2 even break 140. He's not knowledgeable on the R2 at all.
Dennis I’ll have to correct you on one thing about the Avante. The hill holder was not an emergency break. It was a clever device that when you were on a hill and you had a clutch in and push the brake on the brakes would stay on until you release the clutch. It was real handy on a steep hill specially if you were not so good stick shift driver. I’m a diehard 53 Studebaker and I followed them up through the golden hawk years. Spent many a year hunting Studebaker fenders for my 53 is they were all mostly rusted. I hope you’ll do a follow up on the Avante. They also apparently ran all their engines on the Dino for several hours before putting them in a car. I think they call them R3 Engines and were in the Golden Hawk series. Good luck
Sincerely Hugh Sammons
Subaru also had the 'hill-holder' function is some of it's cars- maybe still does?
Yep even the 51 Stude had hill holder and overdrive tranny.
I've seen these in real life, holy crap it is genuinely gorgeous
That burger look FANTASTIC.
Love to have the Commando, this brought a tear to my eye as my father was a prolific sand drag racer and raced a Commando renegade orange. Keep up the great work, great video!
I had a 67 comando with only 12000 miles on it, it belonged to a fire Dept, they used it for brush fires. Had that great buick 225 V-6 motor.
I'm 60 and I've went fast in a lot of muscle cars but 170-200 in a STOCK car built in 1962 going down the Bonneville Salt flats is freaking nuts too me!!! 🫣
Great reply! I'm also 60 and I've owned a lot of muscle cars in my time, I have a z06 with double the power and it amazes me to hear the speeds set by that car in the early 60"s with tires that I would be scared to run 100 mph with, and I'm talking about new tires you know how the tires was back in the day. This bought back some memories for me.
@@edwardsadler6003 exactly! Those tires under your Z06 are not only low profile radials. They're also built to much different standards than they were in 62. Then you figure in the play in the front end. Aerodynamics being on bias ply tires at that speed. Those drivers had some huge COJONES!!! 😆
Love that Commando almost as much as I love the show. Thanks for the great entertainment.
Grew up with my stepdad having a 67 . Learned how to drive on the 3 spd !!
Dennis....Thank You for the history lesson on the studebaker R-2. I knew it was a special car but not the Granateli history. Studebaker has always had a special place in my hart. My Grandfather had a 1953 Commander coupe. He bought it used in 1963 and it was an unusual car then. Everyone had to stop him and talk about it. The commando is pretty sweet also.
OUTSTANDING!!!!!! STUNNING!!!!!! OFF THE CHAIN!!!! REMARKABLE!!!!!! WHAT COULD BE ANY BETTER!!!! I am gonna sit here with wood the rest of the day!! Tissues and Jergens!!!! MY GOD!!!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!! PERFECT!!! OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!!!
I am just finishing up my restoration -- a long, long process I have to say -- of a 1963 Studebaker Avanti. It is 99% done at this point, and the work that is left is pretty minor, and I can drive it around now. It gets a lot of attention. This car looks quite a lot like the one I started with, non-original gold color chipping off and everything, though the interior is better than mine was. I stripped all the paint of myself, though I had a pro paint it for me. And I ripped out the interior and reinstalled it myself with a kit from Southeast Studebaker. I even replaced my badly cracked dashboard myself, with the newly available reproduction dash pads from Nostalgic Motor Cars. New gauges, new radio, etc. It was a _lot_ of work. Thank God it's all nearly done. And it looks quite good, even if I do say so myself. If I had to start over from the beginning with a new project car like this one, I doubt very much I'd ever get it done. People keep asking me what my next project is going to be. Hah! That'll be the day. I didn't restore the Avanti because I wanted a project, I did it because I wanted a nice car. I bought one I could afford, and then did a lot of work myself to save money, not because I like the work in and of itself. I'm looking forward to enjoying the car rather than working on it.
BTW, the seller is incorrect, the "Tuxedo" carpet is being reproduced, and my kit from Southeast Studebaker has it. Pity this guy never finished his project; and never even drove it. I'd double check the paperwork though to make sure that it's a legitimate R2 and not a clone -- because the car is wearing a 140mph speedometer, which came with the R1s. R2s had a160mph speedometer. Also check it's a legit 4 speed, and hasn't been converted from automatic to manual trans. because the shifter handle and boot are not original either. I didn't see him check, but I hope he doesn't find the hog troughs are rotted out -- even though it has fiberglass body, Studebaker just couldn't bring itself to build a car that wouldn't have rust issues on it somewhere. But I loved hearing the love for the Avanti in this video. I've always loved these cars, and I've always thought they were underappreciated.
Dennis you are an inspiration to so many of us. Thank you.
Please update us on the Avanti! I was 13 when the came out and saved my mowing money and bought a model of the Avanti. My most favorite of all the models I had. I still have it. I think it is above the garage.
As a kid that fell in love with cars, I only knew about how cool they looked. The Avanti was so unique looking from anything else at that time and since then, I dreamt of being a car designer.
I have always appreciated car designers and manufacturers like Studebaker willing to break the norm.
GREAT find and history on this legendary car!!!
Sean was doing a little showboating with finishing off the burger, five bites for the last mouthful? And after grabs something off Dennis's plate🤣🤣🤣👌👍👍
MR.Collins the most OUTSTANDING Guy in Texas !!
I really enjoy seeing the cars being picked up. How about some updates on the process of getting them ready to sell? I think watching this car going through the shop would be more interesting than just buying the project and loading it into the trailer.
you just answered your own question. this is a trend just for views
You are correct though! they could honestly produce two videos a week. that’s if his employees are willing to be on TH-cam because it will be just as interesting watching them get the cars running. my guess is he doesn’t really do a lot of work to them at the end of the day he is just flipping to make money. but in a classier way
Love you guys. Dennis? You're a class act. Always brought that to Fast And Loud. 🤔🙀🙄🤪🤘
Dennis treats his employees like they are family/friends. They must be very loyal to him too. He’s a rare guy!
He always looks hyper pushy to me. Still hes not Richard.
@@rogersmith7396 what do looks have to do with actions? It’s the same with politics, people may have not liked Trumps personality but they sure benefited with many outcomes of his policies. Gas was half the cost of what it is currently and it all extrapolates from those types of things.
@@clintprice2123 Sure, elect Trump for $1.00 gas and a hollywood starlet in every bedroom. I like Surf and Turf, will that be free too? And I suppose no Ukrainian war. The kind of brilliant illogic better people have come to expect from Trumpers.
She's a little beauty, and very rare to see.. but what most amazing is the dedication to keep this car in production! And a shout out to Elkhart Indiana.. Be proud, you have earned it!
And I wish I did have the sort of income to bid a price on either one, but I don't and that's just the way it is.. Who ever acquires either of these to pieces of American automotive excellence please, for all out sakes, remember you take on a responsibility along with the actual vehicles of preserving a bit of history. So few get to do that. so if ya trash 'em by god be sure to do it a over 100mph. and die with the car because anything less would be unworthy of them.
Extremely interesting, never knew that about Bonneville BUT....The Jeep still wins with those of us who are Jeep people.
Great score on the car and Shawn’s 🍔!! My mouth was literally starting to water when he took a bite of that burger!💪🏼👍🏻
I was a young man back in 1963 (20 yrs old) who really wanted an Avanti but the price was either $3200. or $3400., which I couldn't afford at the time. I ended up buying a !962 Chevrolet Impala SS 300 hp 3 on the tree $2700. A few hundred bucks was a lot of money to me at the time. I still love the Studebaker 60 years later. Great find Dennis.
I owned a 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk with the V8 289, which I can say was a great engine and very powerful for its size. But I didn't know the Avanti was the world's fastest production car.
Really enjoy watching coffee walk every week from Nova Scotia Canada.
Like the Encore . Keep up the good work finding these old cars.
Another great save Dennis. I think that the Avanti has beautiful lines and timeless styling. I knew that it was a performance car in it's day, but had no idea that it was the performance car. Didn't know that the body was made by MFG, like the Corvette. They made boats.
I have a MFG tri hull boat that I restored, absolutely love it
That has to be one of the ugliest car's that I've ever seen and being brown just makes it worse
@@Hagar934 Nobody axed you. Move along ol' son.
Alice Cooper owns an Avanti
@@Hagar934, Going 200 mph in 1962 who cares about the color.
Dennis is a class act. A man of his word who is genuinely passionate about cars and what makes them special, and always treats sellers with respect.
Man, a burger like that, you have to eat it all !!
Don't be a quitter !
THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER GREAT SHOW , DENNIS
Dennis the Avanti & the Jeep were outstanding finds! I always look forward to Coffee Walk because I know there will very cool automotive content!
Drunk that was an understatement.. Don't you love how people try to hide the buzz lol...The stute is awesome..Growing up My Dad had a golden hawk the only picture I have of it is my dad shoveling it out of a 4ft SNOW BANK...I GREW UP AT TASCA FORD half my family worked there from 1966 thru 1979 so I was blessed getting down and dirty with all models of Ford mussel I was in fantasy land as a teen...Great Job as always DENNIS.....
Every Texan that I've ever met has been a great person. TEXANS ROCK!
I have always loved the Avanti, Studebaker made the best looking cars. Looking forward to this episode.
Just think if it had a pointy nose instead of it being flat.
With a drag coefficient of .31 it doesn't need pointy nose, a Jag XKE is .41. I fell in love with these when they 1st came out. This and the Hawk are my 2 favorite classic cars.
My PowerHawk was the baby Hawk but I had fun trying to put together well while using it as a daily driver.
I love Avanti's! They are awesome. The design is timeless.
Dennis and team,
I want to thank you for your You Tube Channel!
I am the Commander of VFW Post 10380 in Cincinnati,Ohio, I am a Vietnam Veteran.
Yesterday we had our Car Show and one of the entrants brought a 63 Avanti gold in color. I told him in 1963 I lusted after the Avanti, I was 14 years old. I gave him the Commanders pick award.
I told him to watch your channel because of this show.
While I was standing there a lady was walking by and had a Gas Monkey garage T-shirt on so I told her I was at the GMG restaurant on a couple of years ago while visiting a friend in Dallas. I also told her to tune into your show.
She said she liked you when you appeared on GMG!
Thanks again.
Mike
When I was Kid in 1963,had the brochures, loved that car. Followed it up to 1985,when they had the Chevrolet HO 305. Still would love to have one.
Another great video and awesome score...
I'm glad to see you are eating healthier Dennis, at our age it's critical, I had a wake up call mini-stroke on Christmas Day...
That cool Jeepster is in such fine shape, buff the paint, gas and enjoy it.
Dennis…Sean P is right…there is such a thing as “The meat sweats”. Also, once again a fantastic job on rescuing these vehicles. And your kindness to the caretakers of these vehicles is just heartwarming.
I love all these kinds of vids. Makes things look and feel fine, normal and good in America. Thanks Dennis!
I'm sure you are as genuine & modest as your videos show. Great work. You don't let the money go to your head, like other car restoration people from Dallas. Lol.
For me, this is the coolest episode yet. I've loved Avantis for several decades and they deserve far more love than they receive. We're fortunate to have a few excellent condition Avantis here in Albuquerque that pop up at car shows. These and the Studebaker Hawk are iconic vehicles..
The Avanti was
truly a unique design, but for me the 1957 Studebaker Hawk was the most beautiful car of my teenage years. Someone in my Newberg Oregon class of 1962 had a yellow one that just blew my mind! At the time I owned a 1951 bullet nosed stude commander V8 with solid lifters with a willy's jeep floor shift., Kinda ugly but unique in it's own way. Painted it lavender. I've always loved cars, but the other special ones was 1953 stude Champion 2 dr HT, 1965 Pontiac Lemans 2 drHT Sierra gold, and 1989 Buick Reviera, burgandy red. Beautiful cars all! Became a somewhat successful backyard mechanic.
Dennis knows more about American cars in his thumb than most automobile experts!!
The way DC was and the way he talked about the Avanti thought he was going to do a restoration and keep the car in his collection, just goes to show you can never tell. Vast knowledge which we have come to expect never fails to amaze
Another great video Dennis. Your knowledge of cars never ceases to amaze me. Couldn't believe the seller trying to school you and get camera time. Lol. Oh. And the food stop...made me hungry for a big old sloppy burger. Fun to watch!
God that was tough to watch! I could not stand that seller at all! Anyone else think the same? Great props to Dennis for his patience.
Didn't Dennis say he's a good salesman? He's there to sell his personal property, not make TH-cam content.
Love the show , the history of the cars, now it's time for me to get out in the garage and get something done. Thanks Guys.
The food looks amazing as always. Great stuff. 🤘
I live here and I've never heard of Dino's Diner...now I'm definitely going to check it out. Thanks!
I live in South Bend, Indiana about 12 miles from where Studebaker production took place. There is a Studebaker Museum here that has quite a few cool vehicles and Presidential carriages.
I have known and appreciated the Avanti since my preteens. My older brother pointed them out to me. Amazing cars! Excellent video! Thank you!
This is an amazing video. The knowledge Dennis posseses is incredible. I want an Avanti !
Great video, loved the owner of these two, always love seeing people that love their cars. Avanti is super cool.
he hated then both; just needed a deal
Dennis has a wealth of knowledge! I love his coffee walk TH-cam channel. Thank you Dennis & crew!
Hi Dennis . I did know that these held the outright world speed record at 178 mph. So when you said 168 l thought l must be wrong ! You have to pinch yourself when you stop and think about it .....1962 .......60 years ago ........ you know whats coming ........OUTSTANDING !!! Thanks Dennis .
It is a crazy looking car and cool facts that I didn't know about. 168 mph for a stock car in the 60s is absolutely insane!!! Very cool find 👍👍🔥🔥🔥❤
That 225 engine can be built to make the Commando right sporty.
Neat old Jeep.
Thank you Dennis for giving the update on the cars after you got them back to the shop. Fabulous!
I am 72 years old, My grandfather Bill Oswald was one of the engineers of the Avanti. He also was the inventor of the double "A" arm suspension and even after he retired to Coeur d' Alene, Idaho he worked for Studebaker machining special parts and prototype tooling. I had the pleasure of serving an apprenticeship with grandpa Bill...I ended up as a machinist-welder at Los Alamos scientific Laboratory. He claimed that the Avanti was his greatest accomplishment.
The only car I’m aware of that was designed in Palm Springs, looking forward to this episode.
I've always loved the Avanti, since I first saw one in the 70's and my father told me the story of how Raymond Loewy designed the car in a home, over a weekend. He was inspired by the Coke bottle, which he admired and had complimented publicly as a "perfect shape". As you know, similar to Bugatti, the brand has been acquired by multiple people over the years, with varying degrees of success. In 1986 I was managing a Ford dealer in Washington, D.C. when I greeted a guest at the main entrance. He asked to see the owner, and gave his name as Stephen Blake. Being a car nut and fan of the Avanti, I immediately said to him "Oh, you're the Stephen Blake who-" He interrupted me and replied, "Yeah, I'm the guy that fucked up Avanti". I've always wanted to own an Avanti - it was a truly special car, and I enjoyed this episode featuring it. You always come prepared. Keep up the great work Dennis!
I'd never thought of the Avanti as a 'Coke Bottle' design, so I did a google image search, and the picture of the gold one with the black stripe down its side immediately affirmed your statement for me. Loewy really was ahead of his time, because the beltlines on just about all cars at the time were flat from the front fenders back to the rear of the quarter panels. Off the top of my head, I'd say that 1964 is when cars started getting that 'kick up' at the B or C pillar, leading to a higher, or a perceived-higher trunk area. Although I guess there might be some '63s which had it.
But when you say "Coke Bottle," I think of late '60s through mid '70s cars.
I love Dennis’ videos! Not only do you get to see really cool cars, but you get a history lesson as well! I’m very impressed with the knowledge he has! Kudos!
My second Dad one would say. Used to have studebakers everywhere. One night he came home with an Avanti with a corvette drivetrain. Clean. Fast. Awesome yellow interior with a green/ yellow tan paint job. It was awesome! Not a week later he was cutoff which made him spin out. Car hit quarter hard into a jersey wall and within 10min that fiberglass car was roasted. So he managed to save the drivetrain pulled it out and put into a studebaker lark. 10 sec car. Awesome. Have pics and a ton of parts etc for cars and contacts if you are in need Dennis and crew
You guys were literally around the corner from my buddy‘s house Who has a original 69 boss mustang 302 for sale !
I witnessed my old science teacher scald an AMX with his (we thought goofy looking Avanti) in the parking lot of my old highschool.
Lesson learned
And I liked that AMX too!
I can't believe how well that interior cleaned up. Wow. Must have been high quality to begin with.
Another great episode.Love all the knowledge Dennis has.Always learning new things while watching.Class!!
Always loved the Avanti. In the late 70's while in college I worked at a service station. I owned a 68 Firebird 400 and later my second 69 Z/28. One of our customers had a 63 supercharged Avanti that we did the routine service on. I pulled it in the garage a few times. The Avanti was in excellent condition but I had no idea of the real performance it was capable of.
I got to pull one into a service bay in the mid 1990s, but it wasn't supercharged and was an automatic. It was definitely a Studee though, '63 I think.
I also got to drive a 1981 Yenko TurboZ Camaro into a bay there, but its carb was messed up, and I think I ended up getting pushed in...