Avanti R1 289 production numbers

[rbruner]

I just read a statement of fact that there were about 3000 '63 Avantis & 800 '64s. Would the Avanti Jet Thrust engine production coincide with the car production numbers. In other words were only 800 engines built ? Thanks

[StudeRich]

No because only "R" and "RS" Engines went into Avantis, that is not counting how many Lark Type and Hawks were built with Jet Thrust and Super Jet Thrust Engines, PLUS Replacement Warehouse Stock would have also been built.

Also these are not "Facts", those numbers are not correct.

[rbruner]

Thank you for the info. The engine in question is stamped JTJ311. The info provided was that this was a '64 Avanti engine. Where would an R or RS designation be located?

[Dwight FitzSimons]

With a "JT" prefix this is a Lark-type or Hawk R1 engine, not Avanti. The"J311" part makes it a '64 R1 engine. That second "J" is the month of production (September) and the "311" is the date code (1963, 11th). So, this engine was built on the 11th of September, 1963.
Dwight FitzSimons, Editor, Greater Virginia Chapter

[rbruner]

Thanks for your expertise.

[paintim613]

I just read a statement of fact that there were about 3000 '63 Avantis & 800 '64s. Would the Avanti Jet Thrust engine production coincide with the car production numbers. In other words were only 800 engines built ? Thanks

Actually, approximately 3800 '63 Avantis were built.

[rbruner]

The reason I ask these questions is that I was led to believe by the engine builder that I have an Avanti engine when in fact, I do not. Trust but verify!

[StudeRich]

They ARE the same, except the Engine Serial Number stamping and very few details if they are still there, like the Avanti only Ignition shielding, and Water Manifold.
But if it is going in a Valuable Avanti, that could be a problem.

[S2Deluxe]

They ARE the same, except the Engine Serial Number stamping and very few details if they are still there, like the Avanti only Ignition shielding, and Water Manifold.
But if it is going in a Valuable Avanti, that could be a problem.

If the Avanti ignition shielding, and water manifold, are installed. How significant is the difference, in Show points, and dollar value?

Mark

[studegary]

If the Avanti ignition shielding, and water manifold, are installed. How significant is the difference, in Show points, and dollar value?

Mark

IMO, a couple of show points and a couple of hundred dollars.

[ddub]

I agree with Gary. If it were a driver quality Avanti, maybe no difference in price.