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    This makes no sense. Studebaker as been a defunct car company since the 60s when they went out of business.

    There is a company that tried to make an udpated Avanti in a couple years ago

    http://www.cochassislassies.com/cars/marilynavanti.jpg

    But it was a kit car based on a Corvette body- and it was a re-styling of pre-existing body style.

    It looks like they are taking some GM body (probalby a Hummer, thus the lawsuit), and just replacing body parts.

    But this looks NOTHING like any old Studebakers, so kinda wierd.

    I used to own a Studie, in case you were wondering.

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    The company was revived in 1995. From what I have read they were a profitable company but did not produce many cars. Since then the owner was arrested on fraud charges and now Cooper owns the rights to the company.

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    from Wikipedia:

    Avanti Motors, based in Cancun, Mexico, continues production of 150 hand-built units per year of an updated version of the Avanti. In 2004, the company switched from GM engines and chassis to Ford. In addition to the Avanti Coupe, the company also offers an Avanti Convertible.

    A September 5, 2007, SEC complaint accuses Michael Eugene Kelly of running a $428 million dollar fraud scheme. Avanti Motor Corp is named as a relief defendant, alleging that auto maker illegally received more than $7.3 million from Resort Holdings International. Kelly has been in custody since Dec 22, 2006 and all Avanti facilities are closed.

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    hey, just throwing it out there so you know.....anyone can add anything they want to add to wikipedia....just so ya know...

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    The new Studebaker H2 commander

    So here we go,this is what i call a super hybrid

    One thing for sure is that this dinosaur wil be a hell to drive & park here in NYC

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    Do remember that these suvs are studebakers and not avanti. That kid is goind down.

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    New studebaker H2 Commander

    Damn it !

    Who in the hell's name design this tank !

    I guess to drive this beast you must apply for CDL license class B with passenger endorsement

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