Mike Kelly Purchases Remaining Interest
Of Automakers StockVilla Rica, Ga.

In a congenial arrangement, Michael E. Kelly purchased the remaining stock of the Avanti Motor Corporation on November 4, 2001 from former partner John Seaton. Seaton remains with the company in a leading sales position.
The consolidation of Kelly's ownership interest represents the second time this dynamic entrepreneur has enjoyed complete control of the Avanti and its destiny.
Kelly who also is president, CEO, and owner of a mega chain of resorts and hotel properties throughout the Caribbean will devote half of his time to Avanti, which will remain in Villa Rica.

"I'll be here, but I'm bringing in my family to manage the day to day operations of Avanti. They know my excessive demands for perfection, they love the Avanti and understand its future. My dream rest in their hands."
Kelly is heading to the LA Auto Show. He's building a national dealer network and he's determined to make Avanti fly regardless of the resources it will take.
The new 2002 Avanti convertible was on display in Kentia Hall Booth K-600.

An impressive display, Mike Kelly, his wife, Laurie, above right, and his daughter, Gwen and husband, above left, flank a 2002 white convertible on the floor of the Chicago Auto Show in February.

 

A black 2002 Avanti at the Los Angeles Auto show in January 2002.

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