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1978 STUDEBAKER AVANTI II

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 21, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$9,350Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $8,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1978
Make and model
Studebaker Avanti
Generation
Avanti II (1965 to 1991)
Version
Avanti II (1965 to 1991)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
RQB2722
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 10 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$7,938 to $18,695
Median$13,500
Sales behind it10Likely

From 10 sales of the Studebaker Avanti II (1965 to 1991) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,938 and $18,695.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1977 Avanti IIBring a Trailer, Aug. 13, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 13, 2025$6,500
1976 Avanti IIMecum, July 23, 2026MecumJuly 23, 2026$8,350
1981 Avanti IIBring a Trailer, May 21, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 21, 2026$17,001
1982 Avanti IIBring a Trailer, Dec. 17, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 17, 2024$20,500
1983 AvantiBring a Trailer, June 22, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 22, 2026$19,260
1985 AvantiBring a Trailer, Oct. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 30, 2026$15,000
1988 Avanti ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Feb. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 28, 2026$19,750
1988 Avanti II ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 18, 2026MecumJan. 18, 2026$12,000