The data plate reads 2362 but the paint scheme code cant be made out in a pic and its a good clear pic. Is there a trick to reading that paint scheme code or another way to tell? The potential buyer likes the car but doesn't want to offer more than it's worth. The seller does seem like he's being straight up but who knows for sure. I agreed to help find out what I could so thanks for any advice or direction.

Is the paint code on the data plate that is on the firewall below the front windshield?

I know someone who is looking at purchasing one of these cars and of course the seller told him they are worth more because they only made 2000 and it's the Golden anniversary car. It doesn't seem to me the ones I've seen for sale bring any more money than their sister models. Maybe I just haven't paid close enough attention. Are they any more special in you guy's opinion? BTW, it still has the original interior and paint in very good condition.

Tim are saying this 180 is priced too high? If the interior is truly original and the mileage accurate I was thinking it's worth more in the $30-$35K. But I'm not sure as usual :)

When you say "more marbled" do you mean the yellow part or the wood grain part. Is it acceptable the way it is?

Is the dash correct on that car? No engine pics always makes me leary.

64avanti,
That just really made me laugh when I read your post about "another guy that sucks at CL." Maybe he'll figure it out when no one responds, I'd like to see pics of the engine and front seat but I guess I can't because I CAN'T contact the seller!!

Just saw this:

http://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/5055301050.html

So if your looking at a Caribbean without a padded dash where do you get the correct replacement and how much will it cost?

I found a thread from about 3-4 years ago about the padded dashes in 55-56 senior cars. It was fairly informative but thought I'd ask again to see if any new info has come to light. My main questions are:
Did all 55-56 senior cars come with padded dashes or was it an option?
More specifically--Was it standard for all 55-56 Caribbeans to have padded dashes?

I personally don't like them either, just curious as Ive seen some and wasn't sure.