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.
Solving the Avanti Dead Battery Mystery: 1981–1985 Electrical Guide
Is your 1981–1985 Avanti battery constantly dead after sitting for a week? Specialist Dan Booth of Nostalgic Motor Cars reveals a hidden factory oversight involving the volt gauge and the "always-on" clock circuit.
Clearing the Confusion: The Evolution of Avanti Rear License Plate Brackets (1963–1985)
Did you know there were actually three different factory designs for the Avanti rear license plate bracket? Many restorers struggle to find the correct fitment, especially for the transitional 1983–1985 models. In this guide, Dan Booth decodes the factory changes that occurred when backup lights moved from the trunk lid to the tail pan.