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This 1963 Avanti R2 offers documented provenance with long-term family ownership dating back to 1982 and factory-confirmed matching numbers. The Paxton-supercharged V8 and four-speed manual align with model identity, while recent service touches address cooling and braking.

Strengths

  • Matching engine stamping with factory passenger car production order.
  • Original factory color and upholstery combination preserved.
  • Recent servicing of cooling and braking systems including dual brake master cylinder upgrade in 2025.
  • Includes original-style steel wheels with wrapped whitewall tires and stylish wheel covers.
  • Documentation from the Studebaker National Museum and complete title history.

Watch For

  • Driver door requiring adjustment, possibly due to worn hinge bushings.
  • Split in the driver seat cushion seam.
  • Glass in driver door requires manual assistance to operate properly.
  • Inoperative temperature gauge on instrument cluster.