Switch Pitch (Caddy 8-6-4)

[Shannen Durphey]

James Ballenger wrote:
> 
> AL8001 at aol.com wrote:
> 
> > >From what I recall, the Caddy V8-6-4 (368 CID ?) wes doomed because of:
> >
> > early electronic systems couldn't keep up with the engine.
> 
>     My dad used to have one, '81 I think.  In its early years, it would switch to
> 8 under load 6 under most conditions and 4 when cruising.  I was VERY slow to make
> changes for conditions though.
>     I was just old enough to sneak out with it.  I learned to parallel park with
> that thing in D.C., what a  job!  I always wanted to take the thing to a
> demolition derby, but I think it was donated to charity.
> 
>     James Ballenger

There was probably more charity in the accepting than the giving! 
Maybe they just didn't know what they were getting.
Shannen