Re: 1956 Caribbean

Posted by Leeedy On 2021/3/31 18:54:10
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Owen_Dyneto wrote:
Review of original build slips indicates that the only Caribbean convertibles to have underseat heaters as original equipment were #s 96 and 119. Not a clue if that is correct or what modifications might have been necessary to accommodate it.


Yes, but please remember.... as I have discovered over and over again over the years: there was factory-installed (as reflected on build slips) and then there was dealer-installed. The latter were certainly not reflected on build slips. This certainly tosses a wrench into the numbers claimed for instance of factory air cars (and in the case of factory air, I don't mean aftermarket air but factory air that was either installed at the factory OR at the dealer... same unit). Likewise for 1956 Caribbeans with underseat heaters. AND... by the way, I know of at least two 5699 cars with Power Door Locks! Thanks.

I guess I should also mention that 5699-1096 was a car that was in the hands of Modern Engineering Company (a firm that worked with Creative Industries of Detroit). Experimental work was done there, ordered by Packard. It was also equipped with factory seat belts and rear speaker. However this Caribbean went through a number of hands, including auctions and flippers. It was eventually painted an odd color scheme on top of the original VMV scheme and other things were done to it.

Last time I saw it, this Caribbean was equipped with a chromed Cadillac dual quad batwing and pots, with the interior changed and a number of wild claims–including that it was "equipped from the factory with Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels..." the usual myth and other claims.

Last I knew of 5699-1119, it was living in Florida.

Thanks again.

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