shart Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 After reading this article about this beautiful car and viewing the photos I can't (neither can my collector car friends) figure out what the little open-lid, bakelite, box device it directly in front of the steering wheel and partially obscuring the speedometer in the bottom photo, page 52. Can someone please enlighten me! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 I wondered the same thing and looked for a caption to explain it. There was no caption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterc9 Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Probably an after market or maybe dealer installed accessory box to store your cigarettes and registration . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Cardinal Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Looks like someone added a Ford Pres-a-lite cigarette dispenser/lighter. Did Cadillac offer something similar? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPS7wPm-ZEA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 I believe that is a cigarette roller. Loose tobacco in the box, a paper inserted into the "roller" part. push down on a lever and Presto, a cig rolled out. Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shart Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 95Cardinal - I think you nailed it! The one on the Cadillac even says Pres-a-lite. I watched the video and it all makes sense now. Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Apparently Pres-a-Lites were made available with Ford packaging and part number. However, they were also available as aftermarket for any car. Not sure yet as to weather Cadillac offered it as an "official" accessory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 On 4/4/2019 at 9:58 PM, Ben Bruce aka First Born said: I believe that is a cigarette roller. Loose tobacco in the box, a paper inserted into the "roller" part. push down on a lever and Presto, a cig rolled out. Ben Ben. Not a "roller". You filled the tray up with cigarettes. when you press on the lever, one rolled down and was automatically lit while sitting in the little "tray." 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 47 minutes ago, West Peterson said: Ben. Not a "roller". You filled the tray up with cigarettes. when you press on the lever, one rolled down and was automatically lit while sitting in the little "tray." Thanks, West. I was a bit hasty. Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Yeah, the neighbor switched his into each new car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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