Studebaker Avanti: An Ahead-of-its-Time Icon
Studebaker was an American car company that built unique performance cars for a short period. The Avanti was one of the last new models introduced by Studebaker before the company left the car business. The car was a sort of cult phenomenon because of the unique styling and the drivers who had one were intrigued by the performance. In terms of size and weight, the car was very similar to a Camaro or a Mustang yet much more luxurious (via Sildrome).
Only about 4,600 units were produced before Studebaker ceased operations in the United States in December 1963, making the Avanti a rare collector’s item. The examples that you do run into at car shows are generally in mint condition, further making it a sought-after collector’s vehicle. The way that the nose of the car looked is the most distinguished feature of the Avanti. But the rest of the car was unique as well and people still talk about it to this day if they know anything about classic cars.