In 1963, Porsche presented the 911 and Chevrolet the Corvette Sting Ray. Studebaker tried to stay in the game with its Avanti sports coupe. It was styled by famed designer Raymond Loewy, the creator of Coca-Cola's legendary bottle. Drive it! recalls an extremely rare design icon and its checkered history.

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