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hello all,
Can some one tell me if cars back in 1955 had stereo radios?
My father swears he had stereo in his 55 caddy, now theres a gentelmens bet on.
thanks for any hel-p, gene
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Gene from Hanover Park, IL.
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I wouldn't think so, since I recall stereo fm broadcasts/stations weren't approved until the early '60s, along with the 2-track, 4-track, & later, 8-track tape machines...so what would have been the use in having a stereo radio in '55. even if available?..  epi
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In 1955 cars did not even have FM radio. Versions of stereo did not become available till the late '60's if that soon.1968 was the first year for Chevrolet.
Gene Schneider
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My bet is he had a rear seat speaker and called it stereo. My first car with sterio was a 1970 Buick. The stereo was split front to rear, rather than the conventional left to right.  
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It seems to me that 1968 was the first year for Chevrolet Stereo and you had a "multiplexer" in order to play FM Stereo" My first Stereo was a modified Hi-Fi (remember those?)with a stereo cartridge in the turntable and a bunch of stuff including several speakers in boxes.....and a reel to reel, it covered an entire wall, Then came 8 Track. I probably have a 8 track recorder along with my CB base station, with SSB a Turner sidkicker power mike and the underdash Authur Fulmer 8 track player stashed up in the loft, along with a couple of cases of 8 track music. Carpenters, Elton John, Johnny Cash, The Beetles, Baja Marimba band, Boots Randolph, Ace Cannon. etc.
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No way did they have stereo FM as original equipment in 1955.About 1967 for General Motors FM stereo.
I believe 55 Lincoln had an FM option, but was not stereo
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Your Dad probably had a "Signal Seeking" Radio in the Caddy! Had a foot switch to change the stations? or to switch between "Town & Country". That would be my best guess, eh!
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