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Studebaker may be best known for the 1963 introduction of the Avanti, but there was much more that came out of its South Bend, IN, facilities. Today we present an example of a car that very few know exists.
Studebaker certainly produced plenty of cars that were not necessarily exciting. What many don't know is that they produced an incredible amount of factory-supercharged vehicles, including four doors and station wagons, and even several pickup trucks.
This 1963 Lark convertible is one of only 31 produced with the R2 supercharged engine package. Since most performance enthusiasts would opt for the lighter 2-door sedans, it is indeed a rarity. The long list of factory options includes disc brakes, original Halibrand wheels, an AM-FM radio, a heavy-duty package with additional cooling, traction bars, heavy-duty adjustable Gabriel shocks, a tachometer, and a 160 mph speedometer along with the rare bucket seats, and a center console.
When the current owner first saw this car in a friend's garage in the mid-1970s in Pomona, CA, he tried to buy it. It would end up disassembled and in disarray for many years before he would be able to convince the owner to part with it. After over 20 years of sitting, it was decided that he would never get around to restoring it, and he agreed to sell it. An extensive, recently completed restoration using numerous new-old-stock parts would take eight years.
Studebaker certainly produced plenty of cars that were not necessarily exciting. What many don't know is that they produced an incredible amount of factory-supercharged vehicles, including four doors and station wagons, and even several pickup trucks.
This 1963 Lark convertible is one of only 31 produced with the R2 supercharged engine package. Since most performance enthusiasts would opt for the lighter 2-door sedans, it is indeed a rarity. The long list of factory options includes disc brakes, original Halibrand wheels, an AM-FM radio, a heavy-duty package with additional cooling, traction bars, heavy-duty adjustable Gabriel shocks, a tachometer, and a 160 mph speedometer along with the rare bucket seats, and a center console.
When the current owner first saw this car in a friend's garage in the mid-1970s in Pomona, CA, he tried to buy it. It would end up disassembled and in disarray for many years before he would be able to convince the owner to part with it. After over 20 years of sitting, it was decided that he would never get around to restoring it, and he agreed to sell it. An extensive, recently completed restoration using numerous new-old-stock parts would take eight years.
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1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Studebaker Avanti R2
(Data based on Model Year 1963 sales)
1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 Chassis#: r3688 Sold for USD$49,500 2023 Mecum : Dallas | |
1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 Chassis#: r3688 Sold for USD$41,800 2023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey | |
1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 Sold for USD$88,000 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 'Supercharged' Chassis#: 63R-2564 Sold for USD$28,600 2020 RM Sothebys : The Mitosinka Collection | |
1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 'Supercharged' Chassis#: 63R2833 Sold for USD$104,500 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 Supercharged Coupe Chassis#: 63R1012 Sold for USD$38,500 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, Arizona | |
1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 Sold for USD$37,400 2018 Mecum : Denver | |
1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 Chassis#: R4787 Sold for USD$33,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Auburn Spring | |
1963 STUDEBAKER AVANTI R2 SUPER CHARGED Sold for USD$35,175 2018 McCormick's Auction # 64 | |
1963 Avanti R2 Coupe Chassis#: 63R2075 Sold for USD$46,200 2017 The Auburn Auction : Worldwide Auctioneers | |
1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 Chassis#: 63R3727 Sold for USD$90,000 2017 Mecum : Monterey | |
1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 Chassis#: 63R2687 Sold for USD$115,000 2017 Mecum : Monterey | |
1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 Sold for USD$29,500 2015 Leake Auctions - Dallas, Tx | |
1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 Sold for USD$30,000 2015 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 Chassis#: 63R 1004 Sold for USD$74,800 2013 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1963 STUDEBAKER AVANTI R2 Sold for USD$23,000 2010 Mecum Auction - Kansas City, MO | |
1963 Studebaker Avanti R-2 2D Sold for USD$24,750 2009 Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale | |
1963 Studebaker Avanti R-2 Sold for USD$26,000 2008 Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction |
Studebaker Avanti R2s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1963 Studebaker Avanti R2's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 2 Door Coupe | 63R1470 | 2019 McCormick's # 67 | $30,000 | ||
1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 | 2015 Mecum : Houston | ||||
1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 | 2015 Silver Auction Arizona in the Spring | $25,000 | |||
1963 STUDEBAKER AVANTI R2 | 2014 Mecum Chicago | $22,500 | |||
1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 Coupe | 2011 Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction 24th Year | $17,000 | |||
1963 STUDEBAKER AVANTI R2 | 2011 Auctions America Spring Auburn | $18,000 | |||
1963 STUDEBAKER AVANTI R2 | 2010 Mecum Auction Kansas City, MO | ||||
1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 Coupe | 2008 Mecum St. Charles, IL Auction | $16,000 | |||
1963 STUDEBAKER AVANTI R 2 SPORT COUPE | 2001 Kruse Auction Dallas, TX | $14,000 |
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