The '1955 Lynx Imperial' is actually a Moon Automotive 'Moonliner', which was built by Jocko Johnson and was originally powered by an Allison V-12 but later changed to a Big Block Chevy. It was only used for exhibition runs and car shows.
Walter Gotell and Kabir Bedi also appeared in Octopussy. Gotell as russian General Gogol and Bedi as Khamal Khans henchman Gobinda.
The script reveals that the embassy is Paraguayan.
The first draft script features an elaborate action sequence at the hospital as Michael rounds up Lupo.
Carascas is described as a "presence - head man at the consulate, big, bluff, open shirt and gold chain. Outgoing, gregarious, which means - as he pulls his dagger out of your back, he hopes you don't take it personally."