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1989 STUDEBAKER AVANTI II CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 22, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$24,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $22,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1989
Make and model
Studebaker Avanti
Generation
Avanti II (1965 to 1991)
VIN
12AAV2221K1000510
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

Above the middle half of 19 comparable sales, 13% over its top.

Middle half of sales$8,075 to $19,505
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 $8,075 and $19,505.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
22k-Mile 1989 Avanti Sport ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Oct. 26, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 26, 2026$26,500
5.7L-Powered 1989 Avanti Coupe ProjectBring a Trailer, Jan. 17, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 17, 2026$5,000
1990 Avanti Touring SedanCars & Bids, Oct. 29, 2026Cars & BidsOct. 29, 2026$14,000
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