General Motors Corporation
1775 Broadway
New York 19, N. Y.
PLaza 7-4000
OSHAWA, CANADA---A Cadillac with a crystal-clear plexiglas top has been specially outfitted by General Motors of Canada for the use of the Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip during the royal stay in Canada.
The "bubble" canopy, molded in one piece by A. V. Roe, the Canadian aircraft manufacturer in Toronto, has been fitted to an Eldorado Biarritz convertible to provide an unobstructed view of her Majesty by thousands who will line the streets during her visit to Ottawa.
The windproof and waterproof top is easily removable if true convertible weather prevails.
The car, complete with bubble, will be flown to Washington from Ottawa to be available for the royal party's arrival at the U.S. Capital.
Special interior lighting for night use is provided through the installation of small spotlights on each armrest. Another light will play from the floor between the two specially-installed bucket-type front seats. This illumination will insure the royal couple being visible at all vantage points at dusk and darkness.
The right-hand front seat has been specially designed to fold under the instrument panel to allow for maximum freedom of movement in entering and leaving the automobile. When the seat is folded, the entry spcae is about 30 invhes -- equal to the width of a standard house door.
The floor is covered from front to rear in deep-pile black carpetry. The upholstery and interior trim in genuine leather. The interior color scheme is black and white.