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.
The Lost "III": Uncovering the Mystery of Avanti Part #1700340
For decades, rumors circulated through the Avanti community about a planned "Roman Numeral III" emblem designed to mark the transition to the 1970 model year. In this historical deep-dive, Dan Booth finally solves the mystery using original factory blueprints discovered in the Nostalgic Motor Cars archives.
Avanti 63R4302: From the Turin Auto Show to a Bizarre 1973 Purchase
Can a car cause a 25-year grudge? In one of the most unusual tales in the Avanti community, Dan Booth shares a letter regarding the history of Avanti 63R4302. This wasn't just any 1963 Studebaker; it was originally a display car at the Turin Auto Show in Italy, gifted to an Italian artist by her well-to-do husband and shipped to the USA in crates.
Assembly Line History: Understanding the 1963-64 Avanti Inspection Tickets
Did you know that the Studebaker Avanti is one of the only vehicles in history with surviving factory inspection records? While most manufacturers destroyed these documents decades ago, Nostalgic Motor Cars holds the exclusive original archives.