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Old 12-16-2022, 02:52 PM   #11
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Default Re: Pelican Grey, Canadian and Export Cars

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Originally Posted by Bick in New Zealand View Post
This is one of the few references I have come across for Pelican Grey.
That's actually really interesting for a couple of reasons. First, the car's only listed as being available in Arabian Sand or Pelican Grey...which, of course is interesting since in 1928, the Phaeton wasn't supposed to be Pelican Grey...let alone that as your "one of two options".

Second, I find it interesting because it shows the first Model As being delivered in July 1928. I'm assuming this ad is from New Guinea, so the date isn't surprising, but it is an interesting note in how long it took before cars reached to many spots in the world.
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