When most people think about classic American muscle cars, it’s easy to go straight to models like the original DodgeCharger and Camaro, or the Ford Mustang. However, Studebaker beat them all to the punch. Before any of those three examples were ever produced, one model was already setting speed records; the Studebaker Avanti was a car that managed to survive turmoil and passed through multiple owners and companies before finally ending production for good. This article explores the history of the original, record-setting Avanti, the Studebaker Avanti 2, the Avanti motors company that bought the licensing to continue production after Studebaker’s closure, and more. Here is everything you need to know about the Avanti cars.
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