1984 Avanti II review from North America
"One of the best and most beautiful cars ever made"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
As a rare classic car, the Avanti is cheap to own and parts are easy to get. The hard part is finding someone to work on it. I do much of my own work. When I got mine it needed a complete front end rebuild and a carb cleaning.
General comments?
The 84 and 85 Avantis are evolved cosmetically from the Studebaker and the earlier II's. The all leather interiors are FABULOUS. Recaro seats were standard. The dash and the headliner are all leather. The car is very solid, quick, and for a V8 it gets good MPG.
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  | Its class and distinction of being unique were unsurpassed |
| When the Raymond Loewy team designed this car, they simply created a classic ("cosmic") beauty |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1997 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Date of Entry | 26th February, 2006 |