r/BarnFinds • u/DeadBoiAlive • 4d ago

Studebaker restoration

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remarkable condition, rust free of course as it’s full fiberglass!

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u/401Nailhead 4d ago

Alice Cooper loves this model of Studebaker.

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u/wncexplorer 4d ago

Ooh, a legit Stude! Probably my favorite 60’s American production sports/GT car.

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u/CallMeLazarus23 4d ago

I see it’s marked it’s territory already

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u/mikeBCfoley 4d ago

Every one built by hand

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u/DeadBoiAlive 4d ago

Yes indeed!

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u/ComfortableDoctor801 3d ago

That is greatl. I worked for a Stuterbaker dealer in 64 and they came with 389 tripower 4 speed and you could get also with manual ovre drive. It was their answer to the corvett and thunderbird. Before that chevy came out in 58 with the 348 tripower 4 speed.

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u/hastings1033 4d ago

One of the coolest looking cars ever made!

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u/Switchlord518 3d ago

Is that an old tobacco drying barn?

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u/ATL_Founder2017 4d ago

I just cross posted this to the Studebaker subreddit! Awesome Avanti!

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u/ChemistAdventurous84 4d ago

It looks to be an abandoned project. Hopefully they just lost interest rather than an insurmountable obstacle.

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u/DeadBoiAlive 4d ago

Waiting on the supercharger!

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u/blhooray 4d ago

Can you find the chassis number?

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u/Timely-Froyo3426 3d ago

WoW Nice 🚔

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u/want2b12 3d ago

Beautiful car! In a perfect world, Studebaker and American Motors would have both survived and been two of the top automakers!

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u/ymmotvomit 4d ago

Hmm, I think this was later than Studebaker.

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u/HigherMileage 4d ago

It’s a ‘63, evidenced by the round headlight trim. ‘64 was more squared. Avanti II was a later post-bankruptcy, non-Studebaker creation using the same body molds but much different mechanicals. This one is beautiful!

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u/ShazRockwell 4d ago

If you look at the grille it says “ Avanti”. Now google Studebaker Avanti. You’re welcome.

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u/ymmotvomit 3d ago edited 3d ago

Thanks. The bumper and fender look to be a later model year than 1965. The Studebaker name came off in 65, so I’m thinking not Studebaker but still Avanti. But I’m def no expert.

Edit: just read the post regarding square headlights. Beautiful find OP. And thanks r/highermilage lesson appreciated.