Re: 54 convertible

Posted by 3spdOD On 2012/7/23 12:20:38

Definitely '53 convertible door panels.

One further item to look at - I remember judging a '54 Pacific at the Pittsburgh National in '86. A lovely car, all red and made out to look like a fire chief's vehicle with a huge siren mounted on the fender, the only thing unusual in the interior was that the ignition lock was at the left, as per '51-3, and not on the right of the steering column, as per '54. We looked at the S/N, which was an early one, and concluded that the change in position must not have come with the exact start of the 54th Series. I can't tell from the photo but predict the ignition lock is at the left.

Also noted: there seems to be a V8 senior in the garage, so it's likely that the seller is in the club. From his location, it might be possible to figure out who he is, and get further info before the flatbed arrives, or at least have him relay all of this interest to the buyer. The car looks very restorable. Hope it will be.