Charles Phoenix JOYRIDE - 1963 Studebaker Avanti

The 1963 Avanti by Studebaker. No, you're not dreaming! Ready for something very unusual? Here's one for you!

[tyronejones]

I saw one back in '63 and immediately thought it was new Italian-made sports car (Avanti) being purchased by
rich people, it was just flat out beautiful !!! and I liked the front end the best.

[WRMD]

You sir are a "national treasure"! Thanks for showing! I especially love the switches and heater controls that were obviously stolen from the aircraft industry. Aircraft style controls make ANY vintage car WAY COOLER!

[charleshamilton]

A balmy summer night, LA, 1964. You and your perfect date roll up in this Avanti to the valet station of the Musso and Frank Grill. Reservations for two at eight o’clock. This is clearly the most exotic car Eddie, the car valet, has seen in months. An expertly made gin martini awaits. A perfect date indeed.

[randymiles]

I've been a car guy my whole life, but never gave a second thought to Studebaker, until I saw a 63 Avanti on an episode of Gotham. I'm in love! What a cool car. I have to start looking for one.

[davidkornblatt]

I would argue that the 65 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa or the 1966 Olds Toronado are the most Unusual American cars of all time!

[swabby]

These have been one of my dream cars of all time. When I was a kid, my best friend's uncle took us for a ride in his. Such a great memory.

[dkmarts]

THE And the color. And the creamy ivory interior accents. OY!

[Markybug-Keira-Cody]

One of the many things i like about these videos is seeing the cars in motion.

[markbucek]

What a great car, I, have owned 3 of them since I fell in love with them after seeing them being made in South Bend while going to college atNotre Dame, and swore then I had to buy one. A true American classic.

[j-medsystems]

Could this be the Saab of America? Supercharged and everything... A Quirky, unconventional yet well engineered car for non-mainstream people.

[christopherkraft]

I love this Avante, it's 1963 & we stopped in to visit Mr Ed & saw one of these in the neighbors driveway! Of course of course!!!

[albertfarraro]

Behold the glory. I have seen a avanti around town every now and then. I have always liked them Beautiful car...I know.

[alanmorrison]

The most amazing thing about this car is the simple fact that it was produced in 1963!! Think about other designs from that year and how advanced the Avanti was becomes evident!

[spencersmith]

What a wonderful automobile...I was 7 the year they came out...my parents were driving a ‘61 Studebaker Lark VIII (beautiful black sedan with red interior)...I can remember my father showing us the 1964 Studebaker models brochure (I loved the Hawk GT!) and the Avanti was so modern-looking...thank you so much for this post, Mr. Charlie Car!

[asteverino]

Love this Avanti.
I recall seeing a little few of them on the road, in the ‘60s and ‘70s.
Love your presentation. Missing seeing your patented hair curl, but I really don’t know why. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[edb]

Charles' descriptive dissertations are the most awesome on the internet. I want him to do my eulogy someday.

[CowboyStag]

I was 10. I thought it was so cool back then. I couldn’t understand how dad wouldn’t have one for us. Meet George Jetson …

[paulbennell]

Another shape 10 years ahead of its time.

[joro]

I always thought these were just ugly and strange UNTIL i saw this video- it just clicked. Maybe it was you pointing out the rear view mirrors. And the strangeness of the front, I now appreciate. Thanks CP!

[OKFrax-ysop]

My dad bought a new 63 Avanti R1 automatic and towed a All State trailer loaded with gear for camping when we went to Canada 🇨🇦 in 1963. Boy the people where checking out the Stude when we stopped for gasoline. Fun times seeing those amphibian cars driving into the lake also. 😀