On last evening's "Jeopardy" TV show, the returning champion was a guy that said that he was restoring a 1963 Studebaker Avanti (during the short interview section of the show). They had a short interchange about the Avanti including that he had the mechanicals done and that he had the body and interior to go as well as mention of the quantity built. Alex Trebek, the host, had a comment about the Avanti's strange look. I was rooting for him, but the guy did not win again yesterday.
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Originally posted by StudeRich View PostSo did "Alex" kind of "Trash" the Avantis look?Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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Even a brief mention might help sell a couple of cars.
I'd bet that somewhere there was an old guy who was looking for a collector car and that mention reminded him that Avantis are out there.63 Avanti R1 2788
1914 Stutz Bearcat
(George Barris replica)
Washington State
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Originally posted by studegary View PostI would classify his comment about the looks of the Avanti as being negative. It was just his opinion. Not everyone likes the looks of a Studebaker Avanti.Ron Dame
'63 Champ
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That was me, by the way (still kicking myself for not betting more on Final Jeopardy, but I watch almost no TV anymore, and now not a thing about 90% of the shows currently on; I bet small because I thought I'd miss it -- and then they asked about one of the handful of shows I do watch! And I was back in the lead too). And I thought Alex was a perfectly nice guy. Between the filmed segments he'd come over to chat with us, or go to the edge of the stage and field questions from the audience. He was pretty funny too.
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Pretty cool Darren! I just did an overnight in Norfolk last month on my way to the Memory Lane Car Show in Rogersville TN (awesome event, more later). Had I known, I would have looked you up. Been restoring and selling Avanti parts for over 30yrs. Let me know if I can be of any help.
JimI was STUDEBAKER, when STUDEBAKER wasn't "KOOL".
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Originally posted by Billy Shears View PostThat was me, by the way (still kicking myself for not betting more on Final Jeopardy, but I watch almost no TV anymore, and now not a thing about 90% of the shows currently on; I bet small because I thought I'd miss it -- and then they asked about one of the handful of shows I do watch! And I was back in the lead too). And I thought Alex was a perfectly nice guy. Between the filmed segments he'd come over to chat with us, or go to the edge of the stage and field questions from the audience. He was pretty funny too.
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During the following show, Alex Trebek mentioned that the previous champion was restoring an old car (no mention of Studebaker or Avanti). Alex also said someting to the effect that many men do this (restore old cars), but that he doesn't understand doing it.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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I watch Jeapordy all of the time but missed this show. I don't understand the beef with Alex. I think he does a fine job Wish I had seen this show with a neighbor to north as a participant.Joe Roberts
'61 R1 Champ
'65 Cruiser
Eastern North Carolina Chapter
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Some view his persona as "arrogant". He does, after all, have the answer to everything! If only I had his prompters! It's certainly a couple steps up from "The Dating Game!" And has probably added a few tidbits of knowledge to an otherwise videomesmerized audience. They did, after all, mention Avantis. When was the last time you heard that on "Wheel?"Brad Johnson,
SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight. '53 Commander Starlight
'56 Sky Hawk in process
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