1980 Avanti II

For sale in our St. Louis showroom is a 1980 Avanti ii with just 33,451 actual miles. The Avanti is an American performance sports coupe based on the Studebaker Avanti. After Studebaker ended production at South Bend, the "Avanti" model name, tooling, Studebaker truck production rights and parts and plant space were bought by local Studebaker dealers, Nate and Arnold Altman and Leo Newman, who incorporated as Avanti Motor Corporation and hand-built a small number of cars. The Altman brothers introduced a slightly modified version of the car in 1965 under the brand name "Avanti II". The Avanti ii later became simply "Avanti." In 1980 the car offered a reliable GM 350 CID V8 engine backed by a TH350 automatic transmission. This meant working on the car was an easy task and many other GM automobiles used the very same set up. The engine boasted 190 hp from factory and the smooth shifting 3 spd pushed you down the road. The top speed is rated at 115 miles per hour. The engine is numbers matching however the transmission is not. This car offers luxurious maroon paint on the exterior of the car while the interior is comprised of tan leather and tan carpet. Options include: AM/FM radio, cassette, power brakes, power steering, power locks, power sunroof, power windows, leather interior, and aluminum alloy wheels wrapped in radial tires. This car has been part of a collection for many years and is now ready for its next adventure. If you are looking for something outside of the ordinary, here is the right car. Chances are you will not find another on the street...that is unless you've part of an Avanti club! Own a piece of history that is only forecasted to appreciate with time. To view this Avanti ii in greater detail, including an HD video and 100+ HD pictures, please visit our St. Louis showroom or www.gatewayclassiccars.com. Call 618-271-3000 for more information.