The dashboard and front seats of the Cadillac. The dash is very old fashioned with primitive switches and only a speedometer, odometer and fuel gauge for the driver. An important item for Saudi conditions, and not fitted, is an engine temperature gauge. I've looked at a few other Cadillacs in Saudi which have had them added. The wood effect is of course plastic, but all the same, it looks nice when polished.
Note the bench front seat which seats 3 and the lack of airbags. A radio cassette and climate control a/c are fitted.
The ribbed steering wheel cover is virtually essential in Saudi Arabia. With summer temperatures in the high 40sēC, the inside of your car gets so hot that you cannot touch a normal leather steering wheel without getting burnt.
Picture dated 3rd May 2001
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