Production of the Ambassadeur 5000 de Luxe(without"C" started in 1961.
Simon Shimomura Fishy Business an official supplier for Ambassadeur reelsĪmbassadeur 5000 de Luxe model(with serial number 66xx) manufactured by ABU in Sweden in 1963. 3rd picture was added simply to show you the color deviation and not intended to sell 2 handles for $45.00. Knobs may come with some color deviation for the knobs as shown in the 3rd picture. All 5000 De Luxe reels has never carried pearl-like knobs. Please also note that there is no such a handle for this model with"pearl knobs" Pearl knobs were used for later models such as 5000. Buyers underst and the condition of the item when purchasing. It many not show well in the pictures but there are some edges that are missing anodize from the arm. For that purpose I collected unused dead stock knobs from ABU factory. I have customized and assembled the handle for repair and restoring purpose of the model. This handle has been obsoleted many years ago and you wouldn't find the original piece in the market any longer. I have mentioned that in my Mystique of Ambassadeur. De Luxe is a French spelling given to the model. This listing is for the custom made handle by Simon Shimomura for ABU Ambassadeur 5000 De Luxe model. In order to qualify combined shipping you have to request the total amount. Take a look at other listing for combined shipping. 8720 spool centering cushion is listed separately. This is ABU's first spool centering shim(bearing) Note that I also have a listing for a group of 3 pieces. 5000De Luxe is a ball bearing model but didn't have this part. Application of this part is for all ball bearing models from 4500C~6600C with an exception of 5000De Luxe. It goes into the face side and adjustable side. I made my own#8720 side however this is their original dead stock. I will clean them up or select the best ones among them as much as I can. It is old and may show a little tarnish or rust a little bit. more has picked up at ABU factory when I visited in 2001. This listing is for one piece of spool centering shim(bearing) 8721 for classic ABU Ambassadeur reels.