There's a '68 Imperial on eBay with the multiplex set-up that Mike
mentioned. Note the unit hanging below the center of the dash.
http://cgi3.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?RedirectEnter&partner=888801&loc=h
ttp%3A%2F%2Fcgi%2Eebay%2Ecom%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI%2Edll%3FViewItem%26item%3D2472
628660%26category%3D43905%26ssPageName%3DADME%3AB%3AEF%3AUS%3A1
Neal Herman
chrycordoba@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [Original Message]
> From: Mike Pittinaro <mechimike@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: 4/11/2004 9:35:36 PM
> Subject: Re: IML: 8 tracks
>
> as far as I know, 8 tracks were an option starting in
> 1968, I think with the multiplex setup only. This was
> a very expensive option ($400 or something, if memory
> serves) so its pretty rare. That would be the
> equivalent of spending $2000 in today's dollars! I
> guess they carried the 8 track option all the way
> through till 1975...not sure if the 81-83 Imps had
> that option...DickB might know for sure.
>
> --- Larry Blomberg <blomberg@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Just wondering when the 8 track was available as an
> > option (or if it ever was) for Imperials. I know
> > that the Hi Fi Player was available from 1956 and
> > that 8 track players were around in the 60's but
> > would like to know when they started going into our
> > vehicles. I see that in 1969 stereo tapes were
> > options in the Imperials - were these 8 tracks?
> >
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