RE: 550 and 770 comparison?

["amckiwi" <amckiwi@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Things were slightly different for export markets
In New Zealand
All 660's were 195.6 3 speed manuals unless special order (maybe some autos
All had armrests, full wheel covers, padded dash & sun visors
Partial cloth seating
Door lights front only
Cars were assembled from kits form the US with little local content
Australia
All were 770's all 287 Auto with light group
Cars assembled from kits from the US but more local content heaters
upholstery etc

Cheers
Stu


-----Original Message-----
From: Gwendolyn Ann Smith [mailto:gwen@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Wednesday, 2 February 2005 3:17 PM
To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: 550 and 770 comparison?

More:

In 1964 (according to the "prestige" sales booklet)...

The 550, 660, and 770 each had the same standard engine (195.6 OHVC), and 
with the option for the 195.6 OHVC with the "Power Pak" carb, and the 287 
V-8.

Rear armrests were standard for 660 and 770, not available on the 550.

Two front ashtrays were standard for 660 and 770, not available on the 
550.

Floor carpeting was standard for 660 and 770, a rubber mat was on 550.

Glove-box lock was standard for 660 and 770, not available on the 550.

Electric clock was standard for 770, optional for 550 and 660.

Full wheel covers was standard for 770, optional for 550 and 660.

Padded dash and sun visors were standard for 770, optional for 550 and 
660.

3rd seat wagon option available for 660 and 770, not 550.

Door light switches on all four doors standard on 660 and 770, front door 
light switch only on 550.

Also...

No rear trim panel (trim plate only), no side trim "stripe" on 550.

No dash chrome on 550,

Less upholstery options for 550.

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