1963 Studebaker Avanti Flexes Rare Gray Paint, Looks Ready to Win Beauty Contests

Developed as a final attempt to save the company from going under, the Studebaker Avanti was way ahead of its time when it debuted in 1963. It was innovative and luxurious and looked more European than American. But more importantly, it arrived in dealerships as the world's fastest production car. The standard unit in the Avanti was a 289-cubic-inch (4.7-liter) V8 good for 240 horsepower, but Studebaker also offered a supercharged ve... (continue reading...)