RHD 60's Yanks in the UK
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saleen 192
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Properly not many if any at all from that era.
AmericanThunder
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Agreed. There would have been no need to convert lhd to rhd then or now.
You might want to look at the Australian market. IIRC all vehicles had to be rhd over there for years.
firehawk66 Paul & Mel
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On E-bay there was a yellow 1969 Barracuda that was built RHD from the factory, so is not a conversion. It is a fastback too and looks real nice.
AmericanThunder
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Met a guy today who owns a late 60's Galaxie that's RHD. Not for sale though.
Nothing wrong with LHD, get cheaper insurance. Also a further discount for being manual. I asked the insurance company the reason behind their formula, and its because it harder for someone to hop in and joyride, so its less likely to be stolen for that reason.
Saturn Simon
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There were many RHD American cars sold in the UK in the '60s and '70s and there are still a few around. Ford sold a number of RHD Galaxies on this side of the pond. Pontiac Parisiennes and Laurentians were a popular choice too - these were Canadian built Pontiacs with Chevrolet running gear. AMC also sold RHD cars here throughout the '60s and '70s including Javelins and Ambassadors.
I don't think Rivieras or '60s Caddys were ever built in RHD, and I would avoid aftermarket conversions. You'd be much better off with a left hand drive.
I don't think Rivieras or '60s Caddys were ever built in RHD, and I would avoid aftermarket conversions. You'd be much better off with a left hand drive.