Avanti factory video
I don't know how I missed this, but here is a neat Avanti introduction video on YouTube.
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Nicely done. I realize that it wasn't meant for the general public because it's too long. Most people don't have an attention span that long.
Rog'59 Lark VI Regal Hardtop
Smithtown,NY
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Here is a link to Popular Mechanics Jan 1963 which compares the Avanti, Thunderbird, Riviera and the Corvette.
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Interesting point in the video that most non-mechanical people would miss: The dust cap is missing from the front wheel bearing hub in the close-up of the caliper disc brake assembly! Odd. BP
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When that was filmed? Is it a new Avanti? I see a black brake master cylinder cap but also a black supercharger.Comment
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Also did anybody catch the slotted screw heads on the door latches? Production was all phillips.
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It's clearly a preproduction car and notice the film uses shots from early brochures.Originally posted by studefan View Post63 Avanti R1 2788
1914 Stutz Bearcat
(George Barris replica)
Washington StateComment
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Looks like a 140mph speedo on an R2 which may confirm that the early R2's had 140mph not the 160mph speedo's.
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Not sure about " A study of Art in metal"?
I really like the "Traction at the point of action." I've heard that in another factory video.sigpic 1963 Studebaker Avanti: LS1 motor and T-56 transmission have been moved rearward, set up as a two seat coupe with independent rear suspension. Complex solutions for nonexistant problems.Comment
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Noticed the hood pops up a lot higher than mine does. Also the jack handle was on top of the spare tire and not under the carpet, Thanks for posting I enjoyed it! EdComment
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Long impressive Avanti Commercial
Well if you made it through all of that Commercial, HOW COULD YOU NOT BUY ONE?
It is clearly the BEST Car EVER!
The presentation looks like it would be something you could show in the New Car Showroom before the test Drive.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967Comment
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