The Ambassadeur 5000 de Luxe was introduced in 1962 and was changed to the Ambassadeur 5000C de Luxe in 1969. Manufactured by ABU in Sweden in 1973/1974. Because of the mysteries surroundinĪmbassadeur 5000C de Luxe three-screw model with serial number 16XXX.
Such parallel production is well known from the Ambassadeur 5000 model(transition from"Record" to"ABU" marking between 1957-1958) Some time in 1972 ABU was running out of four-screw frames and continued exclusively with the three-screw"Ambassadeur 5000C de Luxe" model. And it is possible that ABU produced some of them in parallel with the"Ambassadeur 5000C de Luxe" model for a very short time, depending on the availability of parts.
Ambassadeur 5000 de Luxe" reels with serial numbers exceeding 10000 do exist but are extremely rare. In addition, four screw"Ambassadeur 5000C de Luxe" reels come almost exclusively with the counter-balance handle, while the"Ambassadeur 5000 de Luxe" model always sported the twin knob handle. Therefore, ABU produced until 1972"Ambassadeur 5000C de Luxe" reels, which were largely identical to the precursor"Ambassadeur 5000 de Luxe" model, except for the engraving on the left side plate. more de Luxe began already in April 1969(the lowest serial number known is 10145) and at that time, ABU still had ca. The"Ambassadeur 5000 de Luxe" model was renamed as"Ambassadeur 5000C de Luxe" which first appears in the 1971"Napp och Nytt" ABU's Swedish catalog) However, production of the Ambassadeur 5000C. The Ambassadeur 5000 de Luxe featured ball bearings from the start, but in 1967 ABU introduced the Ambassadeur 5000C(another ball bearing model) and ABU decided that the character"C" should thereafter generally distinguish ball bearing reels from those with sliding bearings(like the Ambassadeur 5000) Consequently. But introduction to the market followed only in 1962. Production of the Ambassadeur 5000 de Luxe(without"C" started in 1961. Please contact one of our Authorized Canadian Service Centers to order parts.This reel represents the first version of the Ambassadeur 5000C de Luxe model(with serial number 107xx) and has been manufactured by ABU in Sweden in the early 1970s. Visit the reel schematics page to find the parts and part numbers you need for your reel. Have your reel with you in case any additional information is required.Foot number on the base of your reel seat (if available).To ensure that you identify the correct part, please have the following information available when you call:
For reel parts please contact the Abu Garcia Factory Service Center or an Abu Garcia Authorized Warranty Service Center.
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