Guest Shaffer Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 I do not think we have had this discussion before, but if we have, it has been a very long time and I am sure we have new members here. I thought it would be neat to get an update on what old cars everyone has and list how they are optioned (if they are late enough to be in the years with a wide range of options). I will start with mine and list all of the known options.....1973 Pontiac Grand Ville 4dr hardtop - in addition to standard features:A/C Tilt wheelPower windowsPower door locks AM radio Lower door courtesy lights Map lights, trunk light (standard)?Bumper gaurds Bumper strips Side moldings Door edge gaurdsPassenger door mirrorVinyl topTrunk carpeting mat Tinted windows (soft ray) Deluxe finned wheelcovers (added by me)"Custom" interior option, which added cut-pile carpeting, custom cloth seats, front seat back handles, rear seat power outlets, color-keyed seat belts, etc.1969 Chevrolet Caprice 4dr hardtop - in addition to standard features:A/C Tilt wheel Power windowsPower (vacuum) door locks AM-FM radio Hide-away headlight covers w/washers Power disc brakes (includes 15 inch wheels w/deluxe wheelcovers) Power steering Vinyl top Door edge gaurdsTinted windows (soft ray) "Additional" courtesy lights/trunk light option (includes trunk light)396 V8 engine Turbo automatic (standard with 396) Deluxe finned Corvette wheelcovers (added by me, but was optional). I will soon be adding the "fender skirt" option during restoration, as well as the bumper gaurd option.My "newer" or "80s" cars, the 89' Safari, 85' 380SE and soon to be 87' Country Squire have all options available. Lacking options are power antenna on the Safari, alloy wheels on the Country Squire (but it does have the luxury "LX" option) and the Mercedes lacks the airbag and leather interior option, but does have the anti-lock brakes and sunroof options.Thanks for replies with your cars and their data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 1967 Special Deluxe Sport Coupe 3517300 V-8Super Turbine TrannyPower SteeringPassenger Side MirrorAM/FM RadioRear Seat Speaker8 Track Tape PlayerGuide-Matic Headlight ControlWhitewall TiresWire Wheel CoversPosiCustom Seat BeltsSpeed AlertElectric ClockRear DefrosterSoft Ray Tinted GlassDoor Edge GuardsTwo Tone PaintWheel opening Molding TrimTrunk ReleaseTrunk LightCarpet Covers Front & RearTissue DispenserPurse HookFactory Spot LightTrunk MatCompassLitter ContainerUnderhood LightOptikleen Windshield Fluid BottleFactory Underdash Air (Soon to be added)1972 Centurion Convertible AM/FM 8 Track Sterio with Front & Rear SpeakersOptional Wider Whitewall TiresColor Coordinated Custom Seat BeltsSoft Ray Tinted GlassFour Note HornFront & Rear Bumper GuardsBumper Strips Front & RearDoor Edge GuardsRemote Control Driver MirrorPassenger Side MirrorVisor Vanity MirrorCarpet Savers Front & RearAir ConditioningPower 6 Way SeatPower WindowsTilt Steering WheelElectric Door LocksElectric Trunk ReleaseAccessory Group - Trunk light, Electric ClockCustom REar Body MoldingChrome Plated WheelsBody Side Paint StipeCustomline Hard Parade Boot CoverMini ConsoletteTrunk MatCompassTissue DispenserUnderhood Lighte (Soon to be added)Lamp Monitors (Soon to be added)Newer Car/Driver - 2004 Rendezvous CXL Plus - Loaded to the GillsCan you tell I like optioned cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJM Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 1949 Buick Roadmaster 2 door SedanetteNo options that I am aware of.1963 Pontiac Bonneville 2 door hardtopNo options car. It has power brakes and power steering, which were standard1968 Buick Riviera (Options and Standard accessories for the Riviera)Power SteeringPower Door LocksPower WindowsPower drivers bucket seatBucket Seat console equippedTilt SteeringCruise control3.07 Positraction rear axlePower antennaBuick Road wheelsPower trunk release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Green Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 1955 Pontiac Custom Catalina. This car is equipped with 51 out of a possible 62 Pontiac factory accessories and options for the model year 1955 (for this model). Some of the more unusual accessories include a dashboard compass, Remington auto/home shaver which operates off the 12 volt cigarette lighter or on 110 volt house current, Thermaster bottle which keeps liquids hot or cold for 8 hours, Thermaster refrigerator (ice chest), ladies purse holder, magnatray, autronic eye for automatically dimming the headlights, continental tire kit, tissue dispenser, exterior spotlight, interior hand held spotlight, rear window defroster, leather interior, Indian head hood ornament that lights up at night, dealer installed curb feelers, under-seat heater, electric rear antenna, 4-barrel carburetor with oil air filter, radio with front & rear speaker, windshield washer, stainless fender skirts, power steering, power brakes, front & rear courtesy lighting, hydra-matic transmission, front bumper guard, rear bumper guards, tinted windows, exterior sun visor, fuel door lock, fuel door guard, door handle guards, wide whitewalls, factory undercoating, etc with many more. Commonly refered to as the "gadget car" from my Buick buddies. These are all documented factory items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shaffer Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Thanks for the replies so far. Sounds like some really neat optioned cars.Keith - I notice that you are going to be adding lamp monitors to your 72' Buick. I am wondering, are these cars already wired up for this option? Would be neat if it was. I would like to add the "cornering light" option to my 73' Grand Ville, but I think it would be a lot of work - changing fenders from a 73-74 full-size Pontiac already with the option, etc. I have no idea if they (cars withouth the option) are already wired for this or not. Probably not. The cornering lights option was probably not even on 50% of the 73' Pontiacs. I have not seen to many with them, but I have seen them even on the cheapest model- the Catalina 2dr, which I am sure is a rare combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I got lucky and the set I bought has all the needed wiring to add them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roadmaster Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 This is a really good thread. My car is a 1950 Roadmaster 76R 2 dr hardtop Riviera Deluxe. It has about 123,000 miles and has the following: Sonomatic radio, Visor, clock, integrated rear-view mirror.spotlight (I have 1 extra Guide spotlight), Buick tissue dispenser, fenderskirts, ez eye tinted glass and the chrome exhaust extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shaffer Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 While we are posting old cars, I will also mention my dads 69' Camaro and grandpas 55' Cadillac. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr hdtp- 350 V8Turbo automaticFront disc brakesCustom interior optionPassenger side mirrorAM radio (now AM-FM)Soon to add power steering and power brake assists. 1955 Cadillac Series 62 4dr sedan- (standard - V8, 4-speed automatic, power steering, power brakes)Power windowsWonderbar radioPassenger mirrorPassenger and driver vanity mirrorCargo lampTrip odometerPower seatCourtesy lampsETC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 60Buick Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I have to many to do them all so I will pick my most heavily optioned and expensive car.1960 Flxible Buick Premier Ambulance.2 tone paint Casino Cream and Copper metallicThe lower color Casino Cream was extra cost due to the extra body prep.Fender mounted Federal WG Chrome Siren4 Roof mounted 5" round California style tunnel lights.Federal 175-D Roof beacon with optional hill light.Ferno #1 Cot BarFerno Collapsable StretcherRoll down window shades Etched ambulance art glassWhite wall tires Deluxe Electra hubcapsPush button start in dashOption flasher for tunnel tightsDrivers side spotlight mirrorFender mounted emergency band arial. (a cb radio)Rear heatFront HeatThis is the most optioned 1960 Flxible left. It is one of 2 Ambulances remaining and the only one to serve the public. This car cost close to 10 grand when new while a regular production Buck was 4-5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shaffer Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Your 60' Buick fleet sounds very interesting!My other two cars - old cars, but not as old as the others-85' Mercedes-Benz 380SE 4dr- all standard options (which includes ALL power equipment, auto climate control A/C, AM-FM cassette, alarm, power seats, alloy wheels, 4-wheel disc brakes, etc.) it also adds the following options- electric sunroof, anti-lock brakes and memory power seats. About the only lacking options are driver airbag and leather interior, both of which were options on 1985 Mercedes. It has the "MB-Tex" interior, which looks like leather, but is much more durable. After 21 years, it still looks like new. 89' Pontiac Safari wagon - A/C, power windows, power locks, cruise, tilt, delay wipers, cornering lights, woodgrain, 3rd seat, AM-FM-cassette, rear window defrost, luggage rack, power driver seat, etc. I am not sure what all of these items were actually optional by 89'. Most/all of these items may have been standard by 89'. Does anyone know what all options were actually standard on the 89' GM full-size wagons? I do know at least two options it lacks - power antenna and power passenger seat, as only the driver seat is power operated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74455 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 My car is a 1974 LeSabre Luxus Convertible.-455 4BBL, THM 400 Transmission -AM-FM Stereo with dual rear speakers -Steel Belted Radial Whitewall Tires -Heavy Duty Engine and Transmission cooling-Air conditioner-Color coordinated custom front and rear seat belts (2 each)-Speed alert and trip odometer-Soft Ray tinted glass-Front and Rear bumper guards-Door Guards-Outside Rear View sport mirrors (left and right remote)-Power Seat 6-Way, Bench Seat-Power Windows-Front Fender light monitors-Cruise Master-Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel-Electric Door and Seat Back Locks-Low fuel indicator-Accessory Group (Sunshade Map light, trunk light, courtesy light, electric clock, license plate frames) (Courtesy lights and sunshade light not included in BP67 (convertible))-Lighted visor vanity mirrors-Digital clock-Chrome plated wheels-Protective Body Side Molding-Wide Rocker appearance molding, rear quarter lower, front & rear wheel opening molding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 1971 Centurion ConvertibleOptions:AQ2 - Electric Seat Locks (stated on Buildsheet, but car does not have elec. seat locks) AU3 - Electric Door Locks A01 - Soft-Ray Tinted Glass A31 - Power Windows A39 - Color Coordinated Custom Front & Rear Seat Belts A42 - Power Seat 6-way A90 - Electric Trunk Release B84 - Protective Body Side Mouldings B93 - Door Guards C50 - Rear Window Defroster C60 - Air Conditioning D33 - Remote Control Outside Rear View Mirror D90 - Body Side Paint Stripe F40 - Firm Ride Suspension K30 - Cruise Master P26 - H78-15 Whitewall Tires L76 - Modified High Performance 455 M40 - TH400 Transmission N95 - Wire Wheel Covers T87 - Front Cornering Lamps U15 - Speed Alert & Trip Odometer U63 - Sonomatic Radio V30 - Front & Rear Bumper Guards Y58 - Accessory Group - Trunk Light, Electric Clock, License Plate FrameAdded Options:GU5 - 3.23 Axle (1973 Option) G80 - Limited Slip Differential (1973 Option) P05 - Chrome Plated Wheels U05 - 4 Note Horn WC2 - Custom Rear Body MouldingsPic: 1971 LeSabre Custom 4 Door SedanOptions:Custom color coordinated seat beltsTinted WindshieldPower Windows6 Way power seatChrome door window framesDoor edge guardsDark Brown vinyl topAir ConditioningRemote control outside rear view mirrorHD suspension350-4bbl engineSunshade maplightSpeed alertTrip odometerTrunk lightCourtesy lightElectric ClockAM radio (now AM/FM)License plate frameI installed the chrome wheels on it for Rochester...they'll come back off after the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrlforfun Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 How about a '60 Lesabre wagon with no options! stick, manual steering & brakes,poverty steering wheel, clear glass. Boring in it's day and now quite interesting. How do we get so obsessed with all this stuff? Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JDHolmes Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Since this is the Buick forum, I'll start with my Buick1970 Buick Riviera 455 4v, automatic, power seats, power windows, power door locks (?),A/C1970 Buick Riviera -second car, same as above, different color1972 Pontiac Grand Ville convertible 455 4v, automatic, 308 axle, limited slip differential, deluxe seat belts, tinted glass, power windows, 6 way power seats, notch back seat, body side moldings, belt reveal moldings, rear center lower molding, door edge guards, rr w/opg mldg, A/C, courtesy lamps, directional warning lamps, remote control mirrors, custom trim pads, dual exhaust, deluxe steering wheel, tilt wheel, front fender molding, cornering lamps, luggage compt lamp, glove box lamp, ash tray lamp, electric clock, deluxe radio, rear speakers.1953 Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe flathead 8, auto transmission, deluxe interior1955 Pontiac Cheiftain stationwagon don't know yet, it arrives next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Thriller Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Essentially, most of what I know about my cars is at my car page. If you click on each link, at the bottom of the page has some specs on the car...the option list isn't definitive for any of them.I do have GM Canada documentation for the Wildcat though, and it has:A02 - Windshield glass - tintedC08 - Exterior soft trim roof coverC50 - Rear Window defroster - blower typeC60 - Air conditioning manual controlJ50 - Vacuum power brakesN40 - Hydraulic steeringP99 - 8.45-15-4 PR tire - Hwy - w/wallT87 - Lamp corneringU15 - Speed warning indicatorU69 - Radio - AM/FM pushbuttonIt probably doesn't have everything, but I suspect it is a reasonably well-optioned car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pphil Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 short and sweet 64 wildcat 2 door 2-4s 4 speedscott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74455 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 JD - On your Grand Ville - what's a "directional warning lamp?" Is this the fibre optic monitors that sit up on the fenders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dplotkin Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 1). 1960 Buick Electra 4-door sedanA/CPower SeatsPower WindowsTinted glassDoor edge guards2). 1963 Impala convertableA/C (in dash)Power SteeringPower brakes327-250 HP V8Automatic transTinted glass2 speed wipers W/washerdual sport mirrors3). 1963.5 Ford Galaxie 500 XL "sports roof"390 V8 (biggest engine with AutomaticCruiseomaticPower SteeringPower brakesvinyl roofA/CAM/FM (first year)Motorola reverbEmergency brake warning lamp4-way flashersWire knock-off wheel covershood ornamentDual mirrorsDay/night mirror1961 Plymouth Savoy 2-door Club sedanSonoramic Commando engine option (413 with cross ram induction & 2 Carter AFB)Torqueflight automaticradio deleteDeluxe heaterPower brakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe Racicot Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 My 65 Wildcat Custom 4 dr. H.T. has:power steeringpower brakesparking brake warning lightbackup lightswhitewall tirescloth bench seats with armrests (standard seats were notchback vinyl)day/night mirrorremote outside mirror6 way power seatpower trunkpower windows and ventsAM/FM radio with power antenna and dual speakersrear window defrosterfloor matsElectro-Cruisetilt steeringThe automatic transmission, clock, rear seat lighter, trunk, glove box/map and courtesy lights were standard. My 67 Riviera has:manual a/cpower windowspower seat (4 way)power door lockspower trunkAM/FM stereo radio with a power antenna and dual speakersElectro Cruisecornering lightsremote outside mirrorchrome wheelsoperating consoleCustom interior trimfront disc brakestinted glassH70-15 redline tires (only the spare remains)Gran Sport packagedoor edge guards4 note hornvinyl toprear defrosterfast ratio power steeringfloor matstilt steering, power steering and brakes as well as the automatic transmission and clock were standard.my 75 Electra Limited has thesetinted glasspower trunkdual 6 way power seatsair cushion restraint systemautomatic power door locksfloor matstrunk carpetingdoor edge guardschrome wheelselectric rear window defoggerAutomatic Climate Controldoor-mounted courtesy/warning lightsvariable delay windshield wipersilluminated vanity visor mirrordual remote mirrors outside thermometerconvenience center (mini console)heavy duty suspensionautomatic level control80 amps delcotronpositive traction differentialcruise controlwhitewall tiresspeed alertheadlamp-on warning light and buzzerhigh capacity maintenance free battery4 note hornlow fuel indicatorlamp monitoring system (front and rear)cornering lightsAM/FM stereo radio with 4 speakersautomatic power antennafuel economy gaugefront and rear bumper guardsheavy duty cooling (4 core radiator)moulding groupmandatory canadian base equipment modificationstrim and color override ( I don't know what this is...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltawingpilot Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 My car "Roxann" Is a '59 Invicta cnvt. and has p.steering, brakes,top, delux spinner hubcaps, dual delux lic. plate frames , all manuels oil tags et... She has 46,750 miles orig. on her with documentation and has been fully restored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted m Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 I have a '67 Wildcat Custom convertible that was built at the Doraville(Atlanta),Ga. plant.Originally finished in White with a white convert top and black interior. Being refinished in Tomato Red .This is a loaded car!Automatic temperature control A/CBucket seats with driver side 4 way powerFull console floorshift and tachometerTilt steering columnElectro-cruise controlDelco am/fm stereo radioElectric antennaP.windowsRemote trunk release-vacuumP.doorlocks-vacuumWood sport steering wheelDeluxe floor matsCornering lampsChrome road wheels3.23 positraction axleDual exhaust"Starwars" aircleanerTinted glass4 note hornSuper turbine transmissionHD coolingPlus ,I have installed a '66 Riviera GS fast ratio steering box! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe Racicot Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Automatic temperature control A/C </div></div>This option is quite rare on '67 Wildcats.Is it still working? (I know they had a lot of problems with these systems) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shaffer Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Hey Adam... Nice LeSabre Custom 4dr. I do not remember you having that one. Did you purchase it recently? I do not think I have seen many of the 71 "Customs", especially in 4dr sedan form.<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">1971 Centurion Convertible </div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shaffer Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I am not exactly sure what he is talking about (I thought I knew everything about the Pontiacs of this era <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />)... I think he may be referring to the "cornering lights"? These were indeed optional on all of the full-size 71-76 Pontiacs, even on the base Catalina. As you probably already know, these are the big white lamps on the side of the front part of the front fenders that illuminate the way you are turning at night. I personally have never seen the "fiber optic" light monitors on the Pontiacs of this era (or any other era). As far as I know, these were never offered on the Pontiacs of this era. Mostly was a Buick and Cadillac option, they were however offered as options in the late 60s as options on full-size Chevrolets, but were mostly reserved for the Caprice's and was a rare option. 1969 for sure, but not sure about the 1970 models. I know that some owners of these cars will be a hefty price to get this option. I have seen them for sale on e-bay before and they command high prices. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">JD - On your Grand Ville - what's a "directional warning lamp?" Is this the fibre optic monitors that sit up on the fenders? </div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchero Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 1 - 1994 Roadmaster wagon - all available options; woodie delete.2 - 1982 Riviera convertible - all available options.3 - 1979 Ford LTD wagon - only options: 351 Windsor; air; luggage rack; AM-FM cassette.3 - 1969 Ford Falcon Futura wagon - only options: 302 Windsor V-8; C-4 automatic; Philco AM radio; power steering; remote driver door rear view mirror; tinted windshield; "2 Way Magic Doorgate" (no power brakes, no air). - ranchero - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted m Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 RE:67 Wildcat a/c System still works,but needs some real FREON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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