The Studebaker Avanti Was Born in Palm Springs

As an emblem of Palm Springs, the Studebaker Avanti ranks up there with swimming pools and the floating butterfly roof. A sport coupe produced for a fleeting period in the 1960s, the Avanti commands a cadre of savvy local collectors. Miss one on the street and you’ll find it in ads, artwork, and even on T-shirts. Few people realize the Avanti was designed in Palm Springs and fewer still remember the man behind it.

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