From the Daily Sun News Sunnyside, Washington March 7th, 2014.
By Jennie McGhan
The Avanti I was one of the first vehicles built with aerodynamics in mind. Studebaker was known for the unique design, particularly the nose of the vehicle.
####Mr. Hochhalter said his first car was a Studebaker.
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By Jennie McGhan
Rivets, body filler, netting and holes have all been removed from this 1963 Studebaker Avanti I, which will be on display at the LaMay-American Car Museum in Tacoma in the next few months.
##The Avanti I was built by Studebaker for two years before the company went out of business.
#The sports car that will soon be shipped to LaMay-American Car Museum in Tacoma has been restored to its original splendor, including the original paint color.
##There were rivets from attempts to repair the body work and filler everywhere, he said.
#Hochhalter said every part of the body required work. It was sanded four times before the lines were smooth again.
#
Photo courtesy of Advanced Collision
A big hole in the right rear quarter panel of the Avanti I has been repaired since it arrived in Sunnyside looking like this.
#The Hochhalters said the work could not have been completed without the countless hours donated by their staff, as well as the generosity from Wesco of Yakima and PPG.
####Mrs. Hochhalter said the vehicle will be appraised for its value when it returns to LaMays with all its components.
#To place a cherry on the top of this delectable piece of American muscle, the couple will also be sending their AVANTI1 license plate down the road with the car.
#They said they had to give up rights to the plate so that it could be issued to the car, but they feel it is a fitting and appropriate contribution.
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By Jennie McGhan
The Avanti I was one of the first vehicles built with aerodynamics in mind. Studebaker was known for the unique design, particularly the nose of the vehicle.
####Mr. Hochhalter said his first car was a Studebaker.
##
By Jennie McGhan
Rivets, body filler, netting and holes have all been removed from this 1963 Studebaker Avanti I, which will be on display at the LaMay-American Car Museum in Tacoma in the next few months.
##The Avanti I was built by Studebaker for two years before the company went out of business.
#The sports car that will soon be shipped to LaMay-American Car Museum in Tacoma has been restored to its original splendor, including the original paint color.
##There were rivets from attempts to repair the body work and filler everywhere, he said.
#Hochhalter said every part of the body required work. It was sanded four times before the lines were smooth again.
#
Photo courtesy of Advanced Collision
A big hole in the right rear quarter panel of the Avanti I has been repaired since it arrived in Sunnyside looking like this.
#The Hochhalters said the work could not have been completed without the countless hours donated by their staff, as well as the generosity from Wesco of Yakima and PPG.
####Mrs. Hochhalter said the vehicle will be appraised for its value when it returns to LaMays with all its components.
#To place a cherry on the top of this delectable piece of American muscle, the couple will also be sending their AVANTI1 license plate down the road with the car.
#They said they had to give up rights to the plate so that it could be issued to the car, but they feel it is a fitting and appropriate contribution.
#
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