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5.7L-Powered 1989 Avanti Coupe Project

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Jan. 17, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$5,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1989
Make and model
Studebaker Avanti
Generation
Avanti II (1965 to 1991)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
12AAV1223K1000429
Title
Clean
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 19 comparable sales, 69% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$8,425 to $20,125
Median$15,000
Sales behind it19Likely

From 19 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 $8,425 and $20,125.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
22k-Mile 1989 Avanti Sport ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Oct. 26, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 26, 2026$26,500
1990 AVANTI IIBarrett-Jackson, June 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 25, 2026$6,500
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
1990 Avanti SedanMecum, Jan. 18, 2026MecumJan. 18, 2026$7,800
1990 Avanti Touring SedanCars & Bids, March 11, 2025Cars & BidsMarch 11, 2025$15,000
1989 STUDEBAKER AVANTI II CUSTOM CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 22, 2025$22,000
1990 Avanti Touring SedanCars & Bids, Oct. 29, 2026Cars & BidsOct. 29, 2026$14,000