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Original Avanti was produced as 1963 and 1964 models only and had Studebaker motors (including a Paxton supercharged version). Avanti II was started as 1966 models with Chevy "Corvette" 327 engines, and over the years had anything from a 400 down to a 305 SBC with either Muncie or Turbo 400 to OD automatic, depending on the year. I did not follow the later convolutions of the Avanti ownership and vehicles, so above info is for the 60's through mid 80's). Wife drove a 63 Avanti for 17 years daily that I had converted to a SBC LT1 (350) with a Turbo 400 with the later 64 style rectangular headlights. Also was President of the local Avanti club for 6 years.Plasticman
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Original Avanti was produced as 1963 and 1964 models only and had Studebaker motors (including a Paxton supercharged version). Avanti II was started as 1966 models with Chevy "Corvette" 327 engines, and over the years had anything from a 400 down to a 305 SBC with either Muncie or Turbo 400 to OD automatic, depending on the year. I did not follow the later convolutions of the Avanti ownership and vehicles, so above info is for the 60's through mid 80's). Wife drove a 63 Avanti for 17 years daily that I had converted to a SBC LT1 (350) with a Turbo 400 with the later 64 style rectangular headlights. Also was President of the local Avanti club for 6 years.Plasticman
Were wire wheels an option, they looked really good on it?
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It's a Mercedes 190SL, and there WAS such a car as a Frazer-Nash, which had nothing whatsoever to do with either the U.S. "Frazer" or "Nash" companies.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frazer_Nash
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frazer_Nash
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I am positive that wire wheels could be optioned on the Avanti II, but don't remember them ever being an option on the original.
On an Avanti II, you order just about ANYTHING! I have seen some great options, and some not so great - imagine ugly greenish brown **** carpeting with a burgundy and gold brocade (think heavy drapery material) covered seats...exterior was a metallic offtone gold with a greenish cast.
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On an Avanti II, you order just about ANYTHING! I have seen some great options, and some not so great - imagine ugly greenish brown **** carpeting with a burgundy and gold brocade (think heavy drapery material) covered seats...exterior was a metallic offtone gold with a greenish cast.
Plasticman
