Muscle Car Of The Week Video Episode #138: 1964 Studebaker Avanti Paxton Supercharged R2
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It was built in 1963 and its got a supercharged V8 but what is it?
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Here's the link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Anyn...ature=youtu.be
The attempted burnout is around the 9 minute mark.
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Fairly factual except for the "Leather Interior" and the R2 305 to 310 Ft. Lbs. Torque thing.
I always wondered why it is that younger people used to a Lot of New Cars that come with leather, thinking that a good quality Leather Grained Vinyl from the 1960's would be LEATHER!
Hardly ANY Leather in the 1960's folks, unless you were referring to a British Sports Car!
The other thing is that Raymond Loewy was certainly not Just a Logo Designer!StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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Originally posted by StudeRich View PostFairly factual except for the "Leather Interior" and the R2 305 to 310 Ft. Lbs. Torque thing.
I always wondered why it is that younger people used to a Lot of New Cars that come with leather, thinking that a good quality Leather Grained Vinyl from the 1960's would be LEATHER!
Hardly ANY Leather in the 1960's folks, unless you were referring to a British Sports Car!
I am also noticing, more frequently, that good vinyl is called leather at major auctions and ads/listings, such as on eBay.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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Originally posted by studegary View PostI know that you did preface it with "Hardly ANY". Higher level US cars of the 1960s did often have leather, such as my own 1967 Imperial Crown Coupe.
I am also noticing, more frequently, that good vinyl is called leather at major auctions and ads/listings, such as on eBay.
Craig
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Originally posted by studegary View PostI know that you did preface it with "Hardly ANY". Higher level US cars of the 1960s did often have leather, such as my own 1967 Imperial Crown Coupe.
I am also noticing, more frequently, that good vinyl is called leather at major auctions and ads/listings, such as on eBay.
My dad's '66 Ranchero, you knew it was vinyl from 30 feet away but my mother's '70 Montego you had to sit in it for a few minutes before your sweat betrayed the reality. Her cousin had a '71 Montego and I never could get him squared away. Too few people have been exposed to the real thing to know the difference.
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