WidowMaker Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Does anyone have any info on the history of Ambassadeur Baitcasters? The various models and number of years they were manufactured? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feldermannLures Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 I have an old 1977 Bass Pro Catalog and they are in there. the models they have listed are: Garcia-Ambassadeur 5600C $58.88 Garcia-Ambassadeur 4500C $53.99 Garcia-Ambassadeur 5000 $35.99 Garcia-Ambassadeur 5000B $39.99 Garcia-Ambassadeur 5000C $37.99 Garcia-Ambassadeur 6000 $45.99 Garcia-Ambassadeur 1750 $19.99 Ambassadeur 5000C $44.99 Ambassadeur 6000C $56.99 Ambassadeur 5001C $51.99 Ambassadeur 5000CDL $89.88 All prices are whats listed in the '77 catalog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WidowMaker Posted November 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 At least thats a start...thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigflipper Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Don Iovino out in California is an expert on vintage Ambassadeurs. Check out his website at www.iovino.com. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Maxwell Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Here's a few more. Model, Year, Price all From old Bass Pro Shops catalogs Ambassadeur 1500C, 1978, $55.99 Ambassadeur 2500C, 1978, $39.99 Ambassadeur 3500C, 1984, $48.84 Ambassadeur 5000 Sprint, 1991, $44.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WidowMaker Posted January 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 I found the info.... Here is the website for Simon Shimomura two books "The Ambassadeur And I" and "The Ambassadeur And I Final Chapter". The books are expensive but i have a buddy who has personally looked through them and he tells me they offer a complete breakdown on each reel model that was produced. The books are endorsed by the ex-owner of Abu-Garcia. http://www.mrambassadeur.com/eng/book.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crasha51pan Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Am looking for info. I have a Abu Ambassadeur 5600C Reel. I know nothing about it (except it has been my favorite bait casting reel). Would like info, any info.... The reel is black with a red thumb bar. The left side plate has : ABU Ambassadeur Sweden 5600C Right side plate has a sticker that says "High Speed"..... The mounting bar has the # 780600 I have the box, wrench, oil tube, weights and a clear plastic cylinder that breaks in half (long ways) that says ABU Sweden. Anyone have an idea what it's worth ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolbasser Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Am looking for info.I have a Abu Ambassadeur 5600C Reel. I know nothing about it (except it has been my favorite bait casting reel). Would like info, any info.... The reel is black with a red thumb bar. The left side plate has : ABU Ambassadeur Sweden 5600C Right side plate has a sticker that says "High Speed"..... The mounting bar has the # 780600 I have the box, wrench, oil tube, weights and a clear plastic cylinder that breaks in half (long ways) that says ABU Sweden. Anyone have an idea what it's worth ? Your reel was made in '78' and the reel,if it's in good condition,with all the accessories and the box is probably worth about $150 or more on Ebay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...