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.
1963 Avanti History: The "Advance the Market" Contest Discovery
How can a man who purchased his Avanti brand new in 1963 still learn a factory secret 58 years later? In this fascinating case study, Dan Booth explores the history of Avanti R-4009, a Turquoise Supercharged 4-Speed. By cross-referencing the original Build Sheet, Inspection Tickets, and Dealer Cost Invoice, Dan uncovers a rare "Code 99" tag: the "Advance the Market Campaign."
Avanti Provenance: Understanding Build Sheets, Dealer Invoices, and Born Reports
How was your Avanti "born"? For over 35 years, owners have turned to Nostalgic Motor Cars to uncover the factory DNA of their vehicles. In 1984, Dan Booth acquired the exclusive rights and original factory archives for all 1963–1985 Studebaker Avanti and Avanti II production records.