Most of the car is ok but WHY would you do that to the front end of that car??
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Here's a link to the full listing: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/?cmd=...m=330711878917
I wouldn't have done that, but it is nice workmanship.
Clark in San Diego | '63 Standard (F2) "Barney" | http://studeblogger.blogspot.com
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IMO the front isn't bad, but it no longer works with the rear. Like two separate cars grafted together, which I guess it is.Don Wilson, Centralia, WA
40 Champion 4 door*
50 Champion 2 door*
53 Commander K Auto*
53 Commander K overdrive*
55 President Speedster
62 GT 4Speed*
63 Avanti R1*
64 Champ 1/2 ton
* Formerly owned
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I don't usually care for restyling a nice looking car, but this one is well done and not bad. Overall it's well done . Besides it's just an Avanti II!"In the heart of Arkansas."
Searcy, Arkansas
1952 Commander 2 door. Really fine 259.
1952 2R pickup
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I kinda like it too. I think I would replace that Lincoln emblem in the grill with something Studebaker though. Seems to be very well done.Pat Dilling
Olivehurst, CA
Custom '53 Starlight aka STU COOL
LS1 Engine Swap Journal: http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/jour...ournalid=33611
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Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should...but that's in the eye of the beholder. I'm guessing that will be a tough sell unless the seller is willing to take a huge loss. Not many like such radical modifications to a beautiful design that doesn't need the "improving".Poet...Mystic...Soldier of Fortune. As always...self-absorbed, adversarial, cocky and in general a malcontent.
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I wonder if it was done to improve cooling or as an attempt to improve the design?
Someone added a Porsche 356 rear deck grille to an Avanti to imporve cooling...though I can think of better ways to do that without changing the design.Last edited by JBOYLE; 04-03-2012, 10:47 AM.63 Avanti R1 2788
1914 Stutz Bearcat
(George Barris replica)
Washington State
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I don't think that it looks bad. I am tempted to bid on it, except for one thing. It is on a rebuild title. I assume that it got the new nose when it was rebuilt from an insurance total loss.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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His car, his money, his choice. We talk about this all the time so there's not much to add. We'll see how he does trying to sell it. Probably won't get much interest from Studebaker/Avanti people but someone is bound to like it. It does look well done. The one customizing thing that makes me cringe is when people change the wheel openings. That was one of the items that Loewy was very specific about. Rounded and flared just doesn't look as good IMHO.Jon Stalnaker
Karel Staple Chapter SDC
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