Duncan Imports and Classic Cars
2300 Prospect Drive
Christiansburg, VA 24073
The 1963 Studebaker Avanti is a personal luxury coupe celebrated as an avant-garde masterpiece and one of the most significant milestones of the postwar American automotive industry. Conceived by Studebaker president Sherwood Egbert as a high-performance 'halo car' to rival the Ford Thunderbird, it was designed in a legendary 40-day crash program by industrial designer Raymond Loewy and his team. Marketed as 'America's only four-passenger high-performance personal car,' the Avanti combined advanced safety, striking jet-age styling, and blistering record-breaking speed. Key Engine Variants Performance The Avanti was built on a modified Studebaker Lark Daytona convertible chassis but paired with cutting-edge powertrain options built for high-speed endurance: - R1 (Naturally Aspirated): Powered by a 289-cubic-inch V8 engine delivering 240 horsepower. It used a Carter four-barrel carburetor and featured a 10.25:1 compression ratio. - R2 (Supercharged): Equipped with a factory-installed Paxton centrifugal supercharger on the 289 V8, churning out 289 to 290 horsepower. The R2 is highly coveted by collectors, particularly when paired with the rare 4-speed manual transmission. - R3 (High-Performance Supercharged): : A bored-out 305-cubic-inch version producing 335+ horsepower . Driven by racing legend Andy Granatelli at the Bonneville Salt Flats, modified R3 models smashed 29 world speed records, clocking speeds of nearly 179 mph.
| Year: | 1963 |
| Make: | Studebaker |
| Model: | Avanti |
| Mileage: | 23923 |
| Exterior Color: | White |
| Interior Color: | Black |
| Trim: | |
| Body: | Coupe |
| Stock: | GAC1458 |
| Engine Size: | V8 |
| Transmission: | Manual |
| Vin: | 000000000063R3842 |
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Are you a classic car collector looking for your next big addition? Have you always loved the performance and uniqueness of Japanese domestic right-hand-drive vehicles? No matter the vintage or antique vehicle you're searching for, you can visit our classic car dealerships in Christiansburg and Nashville to find your perfect match. Duncan Imports & Classics proudly boasts the widest selection of classic cars and Japanese domestic imports in North America, making us the one-stop shop for every dedicated enthusiast. We share the same passion for automobiles as you do, and we also carry JDM parts in Nashville and Christiansburg to help you keep your vehicle performing at its finest.
Our expansive inventory of , classic cars and more has something for every local vintage car fan. Plus, you can rest assured during the purchase process knowing we follow all federal and Commonwealth regulations on vehicle imports. So, shop our selection of Autozam, Honda and Mitsubishi mini trucks, or check out our eye-catching classic convertibles to take on daily drives with elegance and style. Whether you'd like to take home a Suzuki RHD vehicle, classic Isuzu SUV or any other model from our inventory, we'll make your entire experience one you'll always remember!
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