This is the first model of ABU reel named "CARDINAL" 1965

cardinal 77

different than the cardinal 66 forst version , this had the long nameplate on the sideplate not on top of body

Has the same size of zebco 7, Extremely rare, sold in north europe only . different bail arm and bail nut ( product in this way only in 1965 ) than latest models, still has spool arbor cork made

the drag button has only 7 numbers ( instead of 9 placed on the latest versions