When Paul Olson of the Pennsylvania National Bank pulled in and asked for a trade-in allowance quotation for the Anycar II on a new Chevrolet, Bob Dinger Jr. scratched his head.The car salesman's Blue Book just had no way of computing a price on a car composed of parts from 50 different models of automobiles. Even the age could not be computed because it ranged anywhere from the 1929 Hudson main body and doors to the 1973 Plymouth hubcaps.Its parts ranged from the 1965 Volkswagen running boards to the Cadillac back fenders and lights. The dash panel came from a Dodge truck, the front fenders from a Toronado. Real horsepower comes from the Mustang engine while the Pinto is represented by the trunk hinges. The Thunderbird contributed a hub cap and the Cougar the shifter and linkage.Imports are represented by Jaguar switches, Volvo hood, Triumph Spitfire TR4 hood hinges, Mercedes Benz grill mesh, Fiat roadster hood used for cowl, Volkswagen running boards, Datsun tail lights, Bentley hub cap, Toyota Celica hood vent ornament.In addition to the 1929 Hudson body and doors, the past supplied a 1955 Nash cowl grill assembly, a 1934 Ford front half rear fenders, 1950 Ford trunk support rod, 1951 Chevrolet trunk lid.The Anycar II is made up of 11 Chrysler products, 14 General Motors parts, 12 Ford products, 9 imports parts, 2 American Motors products and the two from Hudson and Nash.Curb weight is 3980 pounds, evenly distributed front and rear. Wheelbase is 124 inches, overall length is 18 feet 2 inches, width is 73 and height is 71. The interior is plushly upholstered in purple, blue and green.Keeping up with the times, Anycar II has such safety features as a collapsible front end, collapsible steering wheel, and fire extinguisher.Special features are two spare wheels, air conditioning, rear and side corner window shades and a swingout windshield.The car was obtained by Pennsylvania National Bank from Manufacturers Hanover Trust in New York City.

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