The Studys were way over-engined, which is why they were such a blast to drive. :’) The Avanti continued as a solo specialty model into the 1990s at least, having changed hands in the 1980s; there were big plans to expand into SUVs and fordors, but new models would be required to meet modern crash standards, and I dunno, perhaps the original model was no longer allowed to be grandfathered.
They sold the rights to some outfit in Youngstown, OH
They owned the original bucks and such, but modified the line to include ragtops and a 4 door
Blasphemy!