On Sat, 30 Oct 1999 10:32:23 Terry & Andree Hoeman
wrote:
> A friend of mine just stumbled onto a 55 Coronado
> for sale. I know basically that is was a spring
> special for Desoto and I believe it was the
> first three color car also.
AFAIK this was DeSoto's *only* 3-color car, altho
3-color was not unheard of on Chryslers (e.g., '56
NY St. Regis) and was quite common on '55-'56
Dodges...
> were there just certain color combinations offered.
> This is supposedly light turquoise, white and black
> as I understand.
The "light turquoise" looked almost fluorescent when
new. These were indeed AFAIK the only colors. Look
thru old National Geographics for color ads when
new.
> The interiors were fancier also but in what ways?
I believe only a different fabric.
> Appreciate any insights on the car. I'm sure my
> friend is buying it and would like to add to his
> information base if possible.
>
> Was this a 55 only item? Couldn't find any
> reference for 56 in my one book.
There was also a '54 Coronado. This was only a
2-color car, main body was "Coronado turquoise"
(don't know if that's its real name; same shade as
'55).
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