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BigKev wrote:
Gary, the Pacific is a hardtop. Basically what they called the Mayfair in '54. The 'Standard' Convertible Coupe, and Caribbean Convertible Coupe both were senior models in '54 an as such has 359 motors which were painted bronze.
The '54 Caribbean, I believe, left the factory line as a normal Convertible Coupe body, and then had Caribbean bodywork done, and specially trim outfitted offsite.
I actually like the Standard Convertible over the Caribbean. But thats just my preference.
Actually, the Pacific HT is a senior 400 or Packard line model with the 359 engine and the senior tail lights, trim etc. As I recall, the Mayfairs were in the 300 series, one step below the seniors.
I agree that the 54 400 conv is "cleaner" looking than the 54 Carib, however I'll take the Carib in 53. Interestingly, the extra bits of trim and two-tone paint added about $2000 to the price of a Carib over a 5479 conv. Essentially the two cars were identical save for the few trim pieces and interior. $2000 was a good chunk of change back then....that would buy a whole new Chevy or Ford.
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