Cruise And Cruise In

[RustyRatRod]

We were invited to cruise with some folks from a couple of North Georgia car clubs since they were in our area, so we did. Rode to Milledgeville to meet in front of the Tractor Supply and then rode into Gray to have lunch at The Bent Axle Grill. Probably put close to 100 miles on Vixen today. She did great. Was a decent turnout for around here and Mopar was decently represented.

Sorry about the Mustang picture. It was a super nice 428SCJ 4 speed car.

This is my friend Charles' 70 Super Bee. Well one of three he has. lol

 

[RustyRatRod]

A few more.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Some more. When was the last time you saw an original supercharged 4 speed Studebaker Avanti?

Course there's old Vixen in the background.

 

[Jim Lusk]

Nice.

 

[Johnny Mac]

Some more. When was the last time you saw an original supercharged 4 speed Studebaker Avanti? View attachment 1715873588 View attachment 1715873589 View attachment 1715873590 View attachment 1715873591 View attachment 1715873593 View attachment 1715873594 View attachment 1715873595 View attachment 1715873596

Course there's old Vixen in the background.
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Those Aventi's with the factory supercharger, did they scoot at all?

 

[cudamike13]

Those Aventi's with the factory supercharger, did they scoot at all?

Andy Granatelli set records I believe at Bonneville with supercharged Avanti's.

 

[Johnny Mac]

Andy Granatelli set records I believe at Bonneville with supercharged Avanti's.

I remember the odd duck f body rebadges, and mustang powered versions after the name got bought and sold 5 times, but didn't know a ton about the originals other than being an original Studebaker design with a chevy engine. The weird things that happen in the automotive world!!

 

[my68barracuda]

I remember the odd duck f body rebadges, and mustang powered versions after the name got bought and sold 5 times, but didn't know a ton about the originals other than being an original Studebaker design with a chevy engine. The weird things that happen in the automotive world!!

Nice photos!
Concerning Studebaker,
If anyone is in the South Bend IN area, there is a large Studebaker museum there that is worth the time to visit.

 

[cudamike13]

I remember the odd duck f body rebadges, and mustang powered versions after the name got bought and sold 5 times, but didn't know a ton about the originals other than being an original Studebaker design with a chevy engine. The weird things that happen in the automotive world!!

It had a Studebaker motor! The copies had chevy motors!

 

[RustyRatRod]

Those Aventi's with the factory supercharger, did they scoot at all?

He "said" it's been over 160. For what that's worth. I think they're 20 chapters of ugly, but they are just as cool, too.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Those Aventi's with the factory supercharger, did they scoot at all?

I think he also said there were some under 500 of those made. So it's pretty scarce.

 

[Johnny Mac]

It had a Studebaker motor! The copies had chevy motors!

Gotcha! I know the name changed hands a bunch. Cool the originals were studebakers

He "said" it's been over 160. For what that's worth. I think they're 20 chapters of ugly, but they are just as cool, too.

hey I have a beak car, and a late b body...lol

 

[RustyRatRod]

Gotcha! I know the name changed hands a bunch. Cool the originals were studebakers
hey I have a beak car, and a late b body...lol

True...but I must admit, the beak cars have grown on me through the years.

 

[Jim Lusk]

Avanti is not my favorite Stude, but they've grown on me. If I were Stude shopping there would be a Golden Hawk in my sights...

 

[408 swinger]

Looks like a bunch of nice cars and a nice time!!

 

[RustyRatRod]

Avanti is not my favorite Stude, but they've grown on me. If I were Stude shopping there would be a Golden Hawk in my sights...

Just beautiful cars. There's a guy out in the county who has one. EVERYFRIKKINBODY around here has tried to buy it. It's been sittin in the same spot since the early 70s the story goes. I'm pretty sure it's too late.

 

[toolmanmike]

Lots of nice iron there Rusty.

 

[oldkimmer]

All nice cars and trucks. I’m sure it was an awesome time . Kim

 

[66fyssh]

Nice day for a cruise and cruise-in and thete sure was a lot of cars thete Rob!

I took my wife for a long drive today in my Barracuda. But we were the only car.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Nice day for a cruise and cruise-in and thete sure was a lot of cars thete Rob!

I took my wife for a long drive today in my Barracuda. But we were the only car.

Well, we kinda were the only car cruising. They met in Milledgeville, but they decided in their infinite wisdom to leave earlier than they said and left us behind. We didn't care, cause we were out for the cruise anyway. It wouldda been cool to ride with everybody, maybe next month.

 

[barbee6043]

Studebaker (Golden) Hawk is on my bucket list.
All I could afford is a rough project... i'll never get to the bucket list...too old!
Might have to settle for a Studebaker Conestoga Wagon???

 

[69conv]

Makin me jealous, we're still 2 months from spring!!!!!!!! Thanks for the appitizer.

 

[67Dart440GT]

Nice pictures Rob. Wisconsin hit 50 degrees today so we're getting closer!

 

[volaredon]

You guys in the south suck. We still have snow + salt.

 

[qkcuda]

I love Avantis, best instrument panel ever.