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Sdude
Starlight Member

USA
90 Posts

Posted - 06/04/2009 :  9:05:15 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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

JGK 940
Regal Member

USA
302 Posts

Posted - 06/04/2009 :  11:36:33 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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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