Vehicle Description

	

Up for auction is a 1963 Studebaker R2 (supercharged) Avanti.  It is an "early series" vehicle,
 as it was built in late December of 1962.  It has the original engine and four speed transmission.
 Soon after I purchased the Avanti in 1990, I stripped the paint down to the fiberglass and spent
 hours block sanding the body to make it as straight as possible.  It was painted the correct color
 and was clear coated.  Front and rear bumpers were rechromed as well.  The underside of the car is
 sound and the "hog troughs" are solid.  The underside was not restored, as it was meant to be
 driven on the road. The previous owner said that the car had been sitting in his repair shop for
 about eight years after the owner could not pay for the work performed on the car. I mention this
 because the odometer shows only 26K miles.  I am certain it is not 126K miles because of its 
condition, but is probably more the what it shows. It has a stainless steel exhaust system made 
by Ron Hall when he was still with us.There are no oil leaks.  There is an intermittent miss in 
the engine; it is either electrical or in the head. Although the clutch is new, it chatters a bit
 on take off. It is a fun car to drive, and you certainly will not see your twin on every corner 
with this Avanti. It has all the aspects that make this Avanti more desireable:  low serial number,
 4-speed and supercharger.

I have set the reserve at a realistic amount, and if you have any questions, feel free to contact
 me at 513-503-4300.

Thanks and good luck....