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Design – Comparing Avanti Styling to the Jaguar XKE and Others

The Studebaker Avanti is probably more like the Jaguar E-type 2+2 than any other model. In spite of superficial similarities, the Studebaker Avanti and the Chevrolet Corvette are two different species. The muscular and rugged Corvette has its own unique charms, but has none of the sleek and futuristic élan of the 4-passenger Avanti (or the Jaguar XK-E). Sport luxury cars like the Buick Riviera, Oldsmobile Toronado, and Ford Thunderbird lack the Avanti's timeless styling and speed record credentials. Simplicity gives the Avanti an eager and elegant look. Biggest difference is the size of the rear windows. The Jaguar E-type 2+2, which was added to the XK-E line in the mid-sixties, is probably the model from the period that is most like the Avanti in concept, price, and style. The Jaguar E-type or XK-E was manufactured by Jaguar between 1961 and 1974. The Jaguar XK-E was designed by Malcolm Sayer.

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