Welcome to the Nostalgic Motor Cars Technical Library. For nearly 50 years, my only full-time job has been the service and preservation of 1963-1985 Avantis. These articles are compiled from my personal experience and original Studebaker factory blueprints to help you maintain the safety, value, and authenticity of your car.
Essential Safety Retrofit: The Avanti 4-Way S.O.S. Hazard Flasher
Imagine being stuck on the blind side of a curve at dusk with no way to warn oncoming traffic. For owners of 1963–1964 Studebaker Avantis, this nerve-wracking situation is a real possibility because these early models were built before 4-way flashers were federally mandated.