I think that you are right Sherwood, but did you happen to see the car that appeared in the Imperialist? It was something very unusual, and now that you mention it maybe it was a '53. If we get lucky, David D. will notice this and send us all a link to that very special car. I am sure that it has been sold a long time ago, but maybe he still has some of the pictures. Paul In a message dated 2/6/2004 11:30:16 PM Eastern Standard Time, SherwoodK writes: > The first year where the a/c was an option was 1953. However, it was >available in 1941 and 1942 as well as being known to have been installed on a >few 46-48 Chryslers. I say 1953, because it was the first time it was >actually available on a > more common basis. > > Sherwood Kahlenberg