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Jim, Great work. You are a valuable asset to the hobby as are many others who have provided valuable information on this forum! Thank you. Jim Vesely ROA # 7437 BCA # 39477

05C refers to the build date - the third week (C) of May (05). Jim Vesely ROA # 7437 BCA # 39477

Correction: It was the original 1972 Godfather movie. Used by Michael Corleone in scenes near the end of the movie.

A long wheelbase 1953 or 1954 Packard was featured in Godfather Part II. Jim Vesely ROA # 7437 BCA # 39477

Henney Motor Company of Freeport IL produced the long wheelbase sedan and limousine bodies for Packard. 1954 was the final year of Packard long wheelbase vehicles. Jim Vesely ROA # 7437 BCA # 39477

Thank you for clarifying.

Suggest a careful check for potential corrosion, especially the underbody, particularly in view of the Illinois license plates. Jim Vesely ROA # 7437 BCA # 39477

Jake, Thank you for posting. Notice the upper level brake lamps. This feature by GM Design Chief William Mitchell is also present on the 1972 Buick Silver Arrow III show car (where they appear above the rear window) produced under his direction. Jim Vesely ROA # 7437 BCA # 39477

Jake, You are correct about a custom manufacturer for the bodies. The bodies of the 750 1953 Packard Caribbeans produced were constructed by the Mitchell-Bentley Corporation of Owasso Michigan. Jim Vesely ROA # 7437 BCA # 39477

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Sorry that I posted a response Ed. I see that you had asked Jayson. Jim Vesely ROA # 7437 BCA # 39477

Oldsmobile. Jim Vesely ROA # 7437 BCA # 39477

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To promote its smooth luxury ride, Mercury had a Cartier diamond cutter successfully cleave a $125,000 rough diamond in the back seat of a 1972 Mercury Marquis Brougham while driving in New York City at 35 mph. “Mercury Marquis with a ride that’s steady...as a rock”. Jim Vesely ROA # 7437 BCA # 39477

Looks very clean. Well presented! Jim Vesely ROA # 7437 BCA # 39477

There was only one Pontiac V8 block. Pontiac did not manufacture separate small or large blocks. The bore and stroke varied to produce the different displacements. Jim Vesely ROA # 7437 BCA # 39477

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Gene, I am interested in them and will message you as soon as I am able. Thanks. Jim Vesely ROA # 7437 BCA # 39477

Correction: I think tilt was standard on the Riviera. Not so on other full size 1967 and 1968 Buicks. However, I believe there are different switches without or with cornering lamps. Jim Vesely ROA # 7437 BCA # 39477

I think that tilt was standard. However, I believe there are different switches for without or with cornering lamps. Clarification and a part number would be helpful. Thank you both. Jim Vesely ROA # 7437 BCA # 39477

Sold. Jim Vesely ROA # 7437 BCA # 39477

The pace car used in the 1953 Indy 500 is in the collection of the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn. The driver was William Clay Ford, Sr. Jim Vesely ROA # 7437 BCA # 39477

Ed, I would very much like to go to Branson although it is not at all clear if I will be able to do so. Looks like a fun meet. Are you planning to go?

Good point Ed. I believe the Hemmings auction car has the optional leather with suede seats, not the W15 package. Jim Vesely ROA # 7437 BCA # 39477

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