1976 Avanti II

1976 Studebaker Avanti Description

Sadly selling my 1976 Avanti II. I am remodeling my garage to add a film studio and I need the room (and cash) to finish my new venture.

The Avanti really is one of the original Muscle Cars. It’s unique classic design makes the car a real “head turner”.

I have owned and enjoyed this beautiful car for 5 years, and have done many upgrades/repairs and do have the receipts.

Car is in perfect running condition. It has been always garaged, babied, and lightly driven to keep it in top shape.

I have the original “Build Sheet”, which shows it was built in June of 1976 and shipped out in June of 1977. Car was probably used as a demo before it was sold. I also have the Owner’s Manual and the Operating Manual for the Moon Roof.

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT:

- 400 cu. in. “small-block” Chevy engine.

- Rare original power Moon Roof.

- Three Speed Automatic Transmission.

- Power Steering.

- Power Windows and Door Locks.

- NARDI Collapsible Steering Wheel.

- Air Conditioning.

- Power Front Disc Brakes with Proportional Valve Braking.

- Roll Bar in Mohave Genuine Leather.

- Mahogany wood veneer Dash & Console Panels.

- Rear Window De-Icer.

RESTORATIVE MODIFICATIONS:

EXTERIOR –

Incredible exterior body work – the bumpers have been removed to fully display Raymond Loewy’s classic Avanti design.

Mastercraft Avenger G/T tires PLUS two extra “excellent condition” tires.

The fiberglass body and paint are nearly show quality.

INTERIOR –

Seats, dash, headliner, door panels, - all are original and in excellent condition, with only minor wear on the left side of the driver’s seat. The backseat has never been used.

Interior and trunk carpet were professionally replaced with Avanti black carpet and mats.

ENGINE –

The engine (a 400 cu. in. Chevy “short blockJ) has been modified with Edelbrock E-Street Heads and Competition Xtreme cam shaft. After these modifications, the engine was rated at 250 HP/ 270 ft lbs torque.

The original “hog troughs” were replaced two years ago.

The entire air conditioning system was rebuilt.

Performance exhaust system.

ELECTRONICS –

New radio – Kenwood Exelon CD, AM-FM Stereo Blu-tooth, Pandora Internet Radio, USB, Hands-free telephone capability.

Keyless Electronic Door Lock/Unlock has been added.