Re: '50 Custom Eight Sedan

Posted by bkazmer On 2019/3/11 12:53:46

I'm more familiar with the 22nd series cars than the 23rd, so perhaps someone more expert than I can expand on this and educate both of us. By 22nd series norms, the car has the exterior trim (no stainless above the windows) of an Eight. The interior door panels have the chrome garnish inserts and the stitched panels of an Eight Deluxe (the Eight has no inserts and an inverted U of stainless on the door panel). The seat upholstery, as best I can tell, is neither the houndstooth check nor striped broadcloth, so a "period look" redo.

That said, there is not a significant difference in value between an Eight and Eight Deluxe - condition and authenticity matter more. A Super Eight/Super Deluxe has the larger engine and is considerably rarer, and does have a somewhat higher price. THe Custom has the 356 and an extremely luxurious interior, very different in appearance from the lower series.