200 mph Studebaker powered Studebaker

[JRoberts]

Found these two video links on the SDC Forum. I had not seen them in quite some time. Ron Hall drove his Studebaker Avanti to slightly over 200 mph. As far as I know the only Studebaker powered Studebaker to break the 200 mph barrier. Jim passed away a little over two years after this 1993 200 mph run. He was a great guy and competed fairly regularly at Bonneville.

In the first video the car goes 196 mph but was a real handful. In the second video Ron beats the 200 mph mark.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYSFz7PMflw&eurl=

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV24WH2yp2o&NR=1

[oldrustycars]

Re: 200 mph Studebaker powered Studebaker

I worked at Maremont corp. with Ron Hall in the late 70's. I don't think he owned anything but Studes. Drove a cool pickup to work.

[DanStokes]

Re: 200 mph Studebaker powered Studebaker

That engine sounded GOOD! And not like a SBC - or anything else. Thanks for the films.

Dan

[oldsman71]

Re: 200 mph Studebaker powered Studebaker

that was pretty cool, all the white made it hard to tell how fast he was going.
the outside shots were really cool! that engine sounded awsome.! :D thanks
fer posting it!

[JRoberts]

Re: 200 mph Studebaker powered Studebaker

The engine in that Avanti was either a 289 or 304 cu. in. V-8 with a Paxton supercharger. I always thought Studebaker V-8 just sounds mellow.

[terry russell]

Re: 200 mph Studebaker powered Studebaker

Man thats cool.Thanks
terry

[Fordplay0621]

Re: 200 mph Studebaker powered Studebaker

AHHHHH Bonnevile!!!!!