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Y16 Sales Bank car...what does that mean? #504267
10/22/09 11:21 PM 10/22/09 11:21 PM
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What's a sales bank car? (69 Charger R/T 4 spd track pak w/ Y16 code).
Re: Y16 Sales Bank car...what does that mean? [Re: Triggerfish] #504268
10/22/09 11:26 PM 10/22/09 11:26 PM
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The car order originated inside Chrysler for sales stock.

Y16 cars were usually shipped out to a dealership to sell whether they wanted it or not.
Re: Y16 Sales Bank car...what does that mean? [Re: Alaskan_TA] #504269
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Thanks Barry. My bro was curious about the code on his Charger's tag. Its a 4 spd dana track pack, but had 4:10's that looked original.
Re: Y16 Sales Bank car...what does that mean? [Re: Alaskan_TA] #504270
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was that to stimulate sales?
Re: Y16 Sales Bank car...what does that mean? [Re: Triggerfish] #504271
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More like basic economics.

If car companies sat there & waited for new car orders, the assembly line guys would be napping all the time in between cars.

Build the cars, ship them out & target the customer right at the dealership. Put the money down & drive away, instant gratification with no wait.
Re: Y16 Sales Bank car...what does that mean? [Re: Alaskan_TA] #504272
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Makes good business sense. They might've had the "hot rodder" in mind w/ this one. No AC, 4 spd dana, am radio..
Re: Y16 Sales Bank car...what does that mean? [Re: Alaskan_TA] #504273
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Quote:

The car order originated inside Chrysler for sales stock. Y16 cars were usually shipped out to a dealership to sell whether they wanted it or not.



this was part of Chrysler's downfall in the late 70's, they kept building cars, and dealer's didn't/couldn't sell them, there were rented lots full in Detroit, of Mopars that were built, but didn't sell.

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