VIN:
12AAV2225K1000404
We don’t blame you if Avanti doesn’t ring any bells. This lesser-known automaker was formed on the bedrock of a better-known name, Studebaker. Known as the Studebaker Avanti, it was the brand’s take on the personal luxury car of the sixties. However, Studebaker would fall by the wayside a few years later. Subsequently, the Avanti nameplate would change hands between multiple private companies, and was marketed, all the way up to 2006. That’s why this particular car is a 1989 Avanti II Convertible, despite bearing sixties styling cues. The car has 39,700 miles on the clock. So, if you want something that’s a legit American classic but will turn heads like no other, here’s the ticket to ride.
The styling of this 1989 Avanti II Convertible is truly like no other, as it bears design cues from the sixties, seventies and eighties. For example, its red paint job is definitely reminiscent of the seventies and eighties, as are its 15-inch alloy wheels, which look similar to what C4 Corvettes wore in the eighties and nineties. But, the car’s face is definitely from the sixties, and the car’s rear quarters remind us of European sports cars from that era. Oh, and the car has a tan convertible top, which is power-operated, another convenience feature that became commonplace in the eighties. The interior of this 1989 Avanti II Convertible is a four-seat affair in tan leather. You’ve got plenty of modern luxury features, including power mirrors, power windows, and power-adjustable front seats. Then, there’s air conditioning and a full instrument pack. The wood-grain steering wheel is mounted on a tilt-capable column for better ergonomics. Meanwhile, there’s an Alpine CD receiver with HD Radio capabilities for your musical pleasures.
Packed under the hood is a Chevrolet small block 305ci (5.0L) V8. The four-speed automatic transmission features an automatic overdrive for enhanced fuel economy as well, and drives the rear wheels in true sports car fashion. Meanwhile, the front independent coil spring suspension and rear live axle suspension with leaf springs are very Sixties, but you’ll be amazed at how well this 1989 Avanti II Convertible settles down into a comfortable cruise.
1989 Avanti II Convertible
305ci V8
4-Speed Automatic
RWD
Red Exterior
Tan Interior
Beige Convertible Soft Top
Front Independent Coil Spring Suspension
Rear Live Axle Suspension With Leaf Springs
Tilt Steering Wheel
15-Inch Alloy Wheels
Wood Grain Steering Wheel
Alpine Radio Head Unit
Avanti was the result of Studebaker’s closure. A local dealership in South Bend bought the tooling, model name rights and incorporated the Avanti Motor Corporation. The people involved in this were Nate Altman, Arnold Altman and Leo Newman. The trio started making cars called the Avanti II in 1965, powered by Chevy V8s. These were bespoke cars, made to order, and took several weeks to finish. Hence, cars like the Avanti II are quite rare. In 1982, the company was sold to a real estate mogul named Stephen Blake, and the Avanti II was redesigned. That’s the era from which this 1985 Avanti II Coupe hails. Having driven a healthy 113,150 miles, the car is for sale, and waiting for a new owner to take it over. So if you want a curio of the American automotive landscape, as well as a definitive future classic that will only appreciate in value as time passes by, here’s your chance.
We don’t blame you if Avanti doesn’t ring any bells. This lesser-known automaker was formed on the bedrock of a better-known name, Studebaker. Known as the Studebaker Avanti, it was the brand’s take on the personal luxury car of the sixties. However, Studebaker would fall by the wayside a few years later. Subsequently, the Avanti nameplate would change hands between multiple private companies, and was marketed, all the way up to 2006. That’s why this particular car is a 1989 Avanti II Convertible, despite bearing sixties styling cues. The car has 39,700 miles on the clock. So, if you want something that’s a legit American classic but will turn heads like no other, here’s the ticket to ride.
Avanti was the result of Studebaker’s closure. A local dealership in South Bend bought the tooling, model name rights and incorporated the Avanti Motor Corporation. The people involved in this were Nate Altman, Arnold Altman and Leo Newman. The trio started making cars called the Avanti II in 1965, powered by Chevy V8s. These were bespoke cars, made to order, and took several weeks to finish. Hence, cars like the Avanti II are quite rare. In 1982, the company was sold to a real estate mogul named Stephen Blake, and the Avanti II was redesigned. That’s the era from which this 1985 Avanti II Coupe hails. Having driven a healthy 113,150 miles, the car is for sale, and waiting for a new owner to take it over. So if you want a curio of the American automotive landscape, as well as a definitive future classic that will only appreciate in value as time passes by, here’s your chance.
We don’t blame you if Avanti doesn’t ring any bells. This lesser-known automaker was formed on the bedrock of a better-known name, Studebaker. Known as the Studebaker Avanti, it was the brand’s take on the personal luxury car of the sixties. However, Studebaker would fall by the wayside a few years later. Subsequently, the Avanti nameplate would change hands between multiple private companies, and was marketed, all the way up to 2006. That’s why this particular car is a 1989 Avanti II Convertible, despite bearing sixties styling cues. The car has 39,700 miles on the clock. So, if you want something that’s a legit American classic but will turn heads like no other, here’s the ticket to ride.
Do you want a muscle car experience in a compact car body? That’s what Plymouth aimed to provide, with the Duster. Made between 1969 and 1976, the Duster was their two-door coupe in the compact car segment. However, Plymouth still endowed it with V8s of varying capacities, ensuring that buyers didn’t get the typically pedestrian performance that came with compact cars. If you’re interested in getting your hands on a Duster, check out this 1970 Plymouth Duster Restomod that’s for sale right now. The car has been completely restored and rocks some neat modern features.
Ford’s Mustang continues to be a runaway sales hit over sixty years later. The starter of the pony car category, the Mustang could be had as a lovely open-topped cruiser, or a potent V8-packing muscle car scarer. One of the more performance-oriented derivatives was the Mach 1. As you may imagine, this was peak Jet Age era, and supersonic travel was an intriguing concept. While your road-going Mustang Mach 1 certainly couldn’t touch the speed of sound or get anywhere near it, it sure was a nice tag to have. Furthermore, the Mach 1 came with a host of cosmetic and performance enhancements. If you’re interested in owning a first-generation Mach 1, here’s a 112,334-mile 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 up for sale. The car has received recent servicing as well.
Named after the graceful African antelope, the Chevy Impala has been a full-size and midsize nameplate in the Bowtie’s hierarchy for years. It’s been intermittently seen between 1957 and 2020. Perhaps the Impala’s greatest claim to fame is its prominence in the hit TV series Supernatural as the car of choice for the Winchester Brothers. That car was, in fact, a 1967 Impala, but a hardtop. Meanwhile, this car is a 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible, with all information as reported by the current owner. We’re told that it’s got plenty of upgrades and enhancements, so let’s learn more.
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