This 1963 Studebaker Avanti is one of 1,833 R2 variants produced for the 1963 and 1964 model years and is finished in red over black vinyl upholstery.
Power is provided by a supercharged 289ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission, and additional equipment includes a Twin-Traction differential, 15″ wheels, front disc brakes, power steering, a dual exhaust system, electric windows, and a Blaupunkt AM/FM cassette stereo.
The fiberglass body left the factory finished in Avanti Red and was repainted.
The car wears Studebaker, Avanti, and Supercharged badging as well as chrome bumpers.
Further exterior details include round headlights, fender-mounted side mirrors, and a radio antenna.
The 15″ steel wheels wear full covers along with 215/70 Hankook Mileage Plus white-line tires, and a spare is stored in the trunk.
The car is equipped with power steering along with power-assisted front disc brakes and rear drums.
The cabin features front bucket seats and a rear bench that were reupholstered in black vinyl.
Aircraft throttle-inspired climate controls on the center console are joined by overhead switchgear for lighting and fan control.
A Blaupunkt Daytona AM/FM cassette stereo is mounted in the glovebox, and additional equipment includes a low-mount rearview mirror, electric windows, and lap belts.
The factory push-button AM radio remains installed but is not wired.
The two-spoke steering wheel fronts a tachometer with a 5k-rpm redline accompanied by a 140-mph speedometer, a clock, and auxiliary readouts for coolant temperature, amperage, fuel level, oil pressure, and intake manifold pressure.
The five-digit odometer shows 34k miles and have rolled over. Total mileage is unknown.
