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1990 Avanti Sedan

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 18, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$8,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $7,800, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1990
Make and model
Studebaker Avanti
Generation
Avanti II (1965 to 1991)
Version
Avanti II (1965 to 1991)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
12AAV44A9L1001043
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 10 comparable sales, 8% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$8,388 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 $8,388 and $18,695.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
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
1985 AvantiBring a Trailer, Oct. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 30, 2026$15,000
1983 AvantiBring a Trailer, June 22, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 22, 2026$19,260
1982 Avanti IIBring a Trailer, Dec. 17, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 17, 2024$20,500
1981 Avanti IIBring a Trailer, May 21, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 21, 2026$17,001
1978 STUDEBAKER AVANTI IIBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 21, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 21, 2026$8,500

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Dec. 3, 2020SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$13,000
July 11, 2024Did not sellMecumMecum$15,000 high bid
Jan. 18, 2026Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$8,800
June 25, 2026SoldBarrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$7,150