1956 Dual Dual-Ghia Convertible
- Engine
- Dodge V8
The 74th of approximately 100 Dual-Ghia convertibles produced between 1956 and 1958, this car combines a Dodge chassis and V-8 drivetrain with coachwork by Carrozzeria Ghia, as devised by Eugene Casaroll of Dual Motors Corporation. Originally delivered to Arthur Metcalf of Cambridge, Massachusetts — scientist, industrialist, and founder of the Electronics Corporation of America — it remained in his possession for roughly three decades before passing to a single subsequent owner, retaining a high degree of originality throughout.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$126,500
- → 1988Factory deliveryArthur Metcalffull documentation
Original recipient of the 74th Dual-Ghia, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Visited the factory personally and received a discount through a mutual connection. Retained the car for several decades.
- 1988 →Private saleCurrent long-term ownerfull documentation
Acquired directly from Metcalf and held the car since then. Only minor repairs undertaken during this period; the car remains in largely original condition with drive reports from this ownership on file.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Repair
Minor repairs carried out at some point; the car is otherwise described as largely unrestored and highly original, with the interior potentially preservable as-is.
Current inspection suggests the car would benefit from further mechanical attention and body restoration work, but the scope of prior repairs is not specified.
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