Thought some of you Avanti fans might be interested. I'm no expert, but read a few things I hadn't heard about Avantis before...
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Originally posted by deco_droid View PostThought some of you Avanti fans might be interested. I'm no expert, but read a few things I hadn't heard about Avantis before...
http://www.curbsideclassic.com/curbs...ed-brilliance/
I especially do not like his poor choice of Cars to Photo. It would have been better if he had gone to a SDC Zone Meet or International Meet and seen some REAL Studebakers!
The numerous Pics of that wrong wheeled (Lincoln Town Car type) White modified Stude. Avanti and the stupid looking '54 Starliner with ugly, bulbous Fender Skirts were the worst, at least he did say they were not stock.
I don't know where he got that story about the windshield having to be slanted too far forward because Egbert hit his head on the slanted Back W/S prototype buck, it makes sense because Egbert was a big Guy, but not sure it is true, never heard that before.
I am not really sure if I understand what this means. Is he trying to say the Avanti was built in or designed in Detroit, or just the same as one that was?
I am sure from his other statements that he knows better than that though.
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It may just be his anti-American Car attitude.
He does not have too many errors like this one: Quote: "Back in 1953, the brilliant Starliner coupe"StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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Rich, in '93 I went to the Avanti 30th anniversary celebration in South Bend. I had the pleasure of listening to Otis Romine speak about the engineering of the Avanti, and he relayed the story of Egbert conking his head getting in and out of the seating buck. That was the first time I'd heard that and I have heard it other times, since.Bill Pressler
Kent, OH
(formerly Greenville, PA)
Currently owned: 1966 Cruiser, Timberline Turquoise, 26K miles
Formerly owned: 1963 Lark Daytona Skytop R1, Ermine White
1964 Daytona Hardtop, Strato Blue
1966 Daytona Sports Sedan, Niagara Blue Mist
All are in Australia now
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Originally posted by Bill Pressler View PostRich, in '93 I went to the Avanti 30th anniversary celebration in South Bend. I had the pleasure of listening to Otis Romine speak about the engineering of the Avanti, and he relayed the story of Egbert conking his head getting in and out of the seating buck.
Craig
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