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Sdude
Starlight Member
USA
90 Posts |
Posted - 06/04/2009 : 9:05:15 PM
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For those of you that missed the Pacific Southwest Zone meet and the
number 9 Avanti that was there, I have good news for you. The Avanti is
being displayed at the California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe Auto
Museum) in Sacramento. This month's car club cavalcade is Studebakers
and we have placed it with our display. It will remain in the museum
after the Studebaker club leaves so if you are in the Sacramento area,
go check it out.
Jon Stalnaker Editor, Hawk Talks Karel Staple Chapter SDC
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JGK 940
Regal Member
USA
302 Posts |
Posted - 06/04/2009 : 11:36:33 PM
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I could swear I rode in that car once, in the middle '70s, in the San
Fernando Valley. Anybody want to share some info on its history?
Keoni Dibelka / HiloFoto In Hawai'i; on Hawai'i; on the Windward Side If da salt air never chew 'em up bumbye da lava will... |
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DEEPNHOCK
Commander Member
USA
5425 Posts |
Posted - 06/05/2009 : 06:32:37 AM
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What is the signifigance of the #9 car versus the #8, or #10????? Just curious.... |
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Sdude
Starlight Member
USA
90 Posts |
Posted - 06/05/2009 : 07:43:58 AM
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The number 9 Avanti was the car that Andy Granetelli broke all the
speed records at Bonneville back in 63. It has very few miles on the
odometer but they got there quickly.... It's in amazingly terrific
condition and has been well preserved.
Jon Stalnaker Editor, Hawk Talks Karel Staple Chapter SDC
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HNCadet
Cruiser Member
114 Posts |
Posted - 06/05/2009 : 11:09:48 PM
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Hey Guys, don't forget about Number 90........feeling left out of all the Love!
It won the E/SC in '63 @147.367 with a Granatelli 229ci R3 motor. |
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