Talk:Meteor Rideau
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Are you sure that 1950 Meteor is a Victoria? In the US, Victoria referred to hardtop coupes (except for the 55-56 Crown Victoria, which was a 2 door post) and this car appears to be a 2 door sedan. Bugo 15:56, 30 April 2014 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bugo (talk • contribs)
‘59 Rideau 500 versus Moltcalm Rideau 500[edit]
So from my research, it seems there were two different “Rideau” models…the fanciest being “Montcalm Rideau 500”, and then below it the “Rideau 500”. The Montcalm had a different roof, with a flatter rear window, versus the Rideau had a wraparound rear window, and also the Montcalm had bright metal front bumper extensions behind it, on the fender. Different door panels too (I think)… the Montcalm had holes in the shiny lower section. Maybe others can chime in on any other differences? I own a ‘59 Rideau 500. 207.148.176.7 (talk) 03:07, 14 February 2022 (UTC)
- You are correct. The Montcalm Rideau 500 is equivalent to the new-for-59 Ford Galaxie, which was a late addition. Fancier door panels with built in armrests, more bright work on the dash (the chromed pot metal strip ended at the glovebox on non-Montcalms, but the Montcalms and Galaxies got 3 extra pieces - it continued below the wraparound sections of the windshield), plus the before-mentioned front bumper extensions, I believe that’s it?
- Rideau 500 and Montcalm Rideau 500 Meteors actually outglitzed Fords in ‘59, as they got an extra piece of trim under the rear quarter “bulge” which created an opportunity for for yet more 2 and 3 tone paint options! I have a ‘59 Meteor Rideau 500 town sedan, one of 904 made.
- The new Thunderbird-style roof proved popular and Ford sold more Montcalm and Galaxie sedans than the Rideau 500’s. Fondel Mibals (talk) 02:49, 17 July 2023 (UTC)
- Also the Montcalm Rideau 500’s and Galaxies got tri-tone seat upholstery, whereas Rideau 500’s had the simpler-patterned metallic thread upholstery/vinyl seats. Fondel Mibals (talk) 02:53, 17 July 2023 (UTC)
- Also, to add to the name confusion, Ford Galaxies in ‘59 were actually “Fairlane 500 Galaxie”! Fondel Mibals (talk) 03:02, 17 July 2023 (UTC)
- Also the Montcalm Rideau 500’s and Galaxies got tri-tone seat upholstery, whereas Rideau 500’s had the simpler-patterned metallic thread upholstery/vinyl seats. Fondel Mibals (talk) 02:53, 17 July 2023 (UTC)