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Just to clarify matters, ALL 57-9 Ghias originated from 1957 chassis,
evidenced by the 1957 data plates, dashes, and '57 FirePower hemis.
(production '58s had 'Imperial' hemis, and '59s had 413s)
The VINs, on the other hand, are specific to the model year of
completion, i.e. C57 XXXX for 1957, LY1 XXXX for 1958, and M657 1XXXXX
for 1959. The 'bubble-top was actually 'built' in the 1959 model year,
and not simply upgraded from an existing '57. (Has anyone ever actually
seen a true '57? They weren't offered until early 1958, and by the time
most of them were completed three+ months later, the '58 model year had
arrived!)
Bob
mark ollerton wrote:
> hello all,
> re bill watson's mention of this car:
> the 1959 ghia limo used for the royal tour of canada
> in 1959 was actually a 57 converted to 59 appearance.
> it had the rear of the roof fitted with a removeable
> glass dome.
> the big 3 automakers each contributed a limo to the
> canadian government for the tour.
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