1956-1957
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Sales |
| Sedan: 38,129 (1956); 47,446 (1957) Convertible: 2,303 (1956); 2,613 (1957) |
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| Original Price | |
| Sedan: $1495 Convertible: $1995 |
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| Chassis Numbers | |
| 929 746 – 1 246 618 (1956) 1 246 619 – 1 600 439 (1957) |
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| Changes | |
| - Chromed dual tail pipes replace single pipe - Semaphores replaced with “bullet” signals at front, taillights at rear - Taillight housing moved two inches higher - Bumper overrider “bows” added - Sunroof made of plastic fabric, formerly cloth - Steering wheel spoke (horizontal) moved lower, off-center - Heater knob moved forward - Adjustable front-seat backs and wider seats - Redesigned gas tank yields larger luggage space - Tubeless tires added in July 1956 - Front floor heater outlet moved rearward in January 1957 |
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