1963 Studebaker Avanti by Franklin Mint

The Studebaker Avanti was a personal luxury coupe built by the Studebaker Corporation between June 1962 and December 1963. Studebaker itself referred to the Avanti as "America's Only 4 Passenger High-Performance Personal Car!" in its sales literature.
Designed by Raymond Loewy's team on a 40-day crash program, the Avanti featured a radical fiberglass body design mounted on a modified Studebaker Lark Daytona 109-inch convertible chassis with a modified 289 Hawk engine.
The front had no conventional grille - just an air scoop below a thin bumper. The hood had an asymmetrical hump, and the interior featured aircraft-style instrumentation and controls, some placed above the windshield. Occupants sat in four slim-section bucket seats as in Alfa Romeo or other Italian sport car.
The original Studebaker Avanti has been described as "one of the more significant milestones of the postwar industry". Nevertheless, this model did not save Studebaker from the abyss. The factory doors closed in December 1963 thanks to poor production rates.
My Franklin Mint model looks a bit oversized. The model has great detail the actual car:  designed sport chrome mirrors typical for sixties, chrome wheel covers, Avanti logo on all sides, interior doors chrome trimmed  panels and color of the original Avanti Gold bodywork. Impressive are chrome frames of all windows. Not only chrome-faced, but faithfully quality chrome. Nice interior and detailed chassis.  For a Franklin well-fitting doors and bonnet.
It is a model of the iconic car, but does not look too American.

Franklin Mint 1963 Studebaker Avanti

Manufacturer:	Franklin Mint
Scale:	1/43
Year of Production:	1988
Part Number:	PY77
Material:	DieCast
Rating:	7/10

1953 Studebaker Commander Starllight Coupe by Franklin Mint

The 1/43 model of iconic car. 1953 was the introduction of Studebakers first entirely new body style since 1947. The sedans did not turn out very attractive, but the coupes and hardtops were stunning. Surprisingly, the demand for the Loewy coupes, as they were called (after designer Raymond Loewy), outweighed the demand for the sedans 4 to 1! The 1953 Studebaker Loewy coupe was acclaimed numerous times as the most beautiful cars ever produced. The style was called New European Look.

Because the coupe was so attractive, orders were more numerous than predicted. However, the sheet metal work for the coupe was difficult to fit together, which slowed the production process to the point where people who wanted the coupe could not readily get one. This cost Studebaker a lot of potential sales. In fact, production problems were a major problem for Studebaker and were a key reason why the company failed in the 1960s.

This model Franklin Mint is more than 20 years old, but still delivers highly detailed features. It shape is perfect.

This beautifully crafted 1:43 scale model of a 1953 Studebaker Starliner Hardtop is a must-have for any serious diecast car collector. The attention to detail is exceptional, with every aspect of the car accurately portrayed, from the sleek curves of the bodywork to the intricate design of the wheels.  The finish is exquisite from the glossy Rust Red paint scheme to the opening doors and hood. The model has great details the actual car: V8 logo, chrome fin rear fenders and chrome conical shape wheel covers. 
It is not difficult to get this nice and interesting model for a reasonable price on ebay auction. This cost £16,00 plus post, which is fantastic value for money!

Franklin MInt 1953 Studebaker Commander Starligt Coupe

Manufacturer:	Franklin Mint
Scale:	1/43
Year of Production:	1987
Part Number:	KE15
Material:	DieCast
Rating:	8/10