[Verne_Frantz]

Let's not confuse "prototypes" with "production pilot cars". Prototypes were generally built 2-3 YEARS prior to production and used mostly hand made parts, and could not be sold to the public due to liability. It would make sense that prototypes would all be built at Flint, with close proximity to the design studios and central engineering. Most prototypes were destroyed, however the pilot cars which met "spec" were mostly sold. The '64 pilot car I just recently documented was sold "new" with 400 miles on it. The dealer told the purchaser it was a "demo". It was built at Janesville, which happened to be the leading production plant both in '63 and '64.

Verne.