In a message dated 09-Feb-01 02:22:54 Eastern Standard Time,
bradlnss@lightspeed.net writes:
> I would like to know if anyone has specific information on whether the wood
> dash was ever an option. The sales literature and price lists I have
> indicate the cars came with the metal dash and then the wood dash.
>
> No dealer or factory optional extra to add the dash after the car was
> produced.
>
> Any thoughts???
>
> Brad
>
Brad, when I ordered my car in Jan '64, it was my first car. I spent a lot
of time going over all the options and the prices for them. I do not recall
any optional wood dash being mentioned in January '64. I do remember: the
Surrey top, OD, wire wheels, Michelin tyres, tonneau cover, leather seats and
radio as options.
FWIW - My factory export invoice dated 11th June 1964 (the date I picked up
the car at the factory showroom) shows:
"Extras: Leather, Michelin X tyres, Heater, Tonneau Cover, Veneer Facia,
Sunvisors, Wire Wheels"
I know I had paid extra for the wheels, tyres and leather interior. I don't
recall being charged for the heater and sunvisors because I think they were
standard on US spec cars. And as I said previously the wood dash was a
surprise but I definitely did not have to pay for it when I picked up the car
at the factory showroom. The wood dash was not an overlay. It is a sturdy
laminated plywood board with a walnut veneer, high gloss finish and cut to
fit across the dash with holes for the gauges and ashtray.
Art
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