My affair with a 1929 LaSalle.Story and photo by Aub Smith and Brendan Walsh “LaSalle for 1929 retained its dashing good looks. As on the companion Cadillac, parking lamps were relocated from the cowl to the tops of the front fenders.” It all began on a Sunday in September ’94. I ran into Irwin Sinclair and […]
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The character and substance of the 1963 Cadillac is reflected in clean, bold lines, with formed metal contours only where they provide the dual function of styling beauty and structural strength.South Australian member, Brian Hallo has been restoring historical vehicles for 20 years. Apart from the paint and chrome, Brian has done everything himself including
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I have always admired the Cadillac. I drove one when in the States a few years ago on holiday with my first wife and family. Early in 1995, sorrow descended upon us when I tragically lost my wife of 30 years, and 4 weeks later I underwent open heart surgery. Whilst convalescing, I did a
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My ‘daily driver’ is a 1984 Cadillac Sedan deVille. Perhaps the ultimate ‘creature comfort’ machine of its day, and still able to compete head on with luxury cars of 1999, it includes such standard features as six-way power seats, power windows, mirrors, trunk open/pull down, digital fuel injection, electronic level control, push-button electronic climate control,
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“The 59 Caddy’s radical fins best symbolise the styling excesses of the 1950s. Never again would any manufacturer attempt anything as wild as Cadillac’s 1959 tail fins.” Ralph first joined the Cadillac Club by a phone call to me (as Secretary) in 1991. He was one of many callers I spoke to, as my number
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WARREN, Michigan — While General Motors Chairman Rick Wagoner fights for his job and GM vehicle sales continue their roller-coaster ride, the company’s Performance division has readjusted its sights to focus on . . . a 1954 Cadillac? But not just any old ’54 Caddy. This one’s a vintage model that has been re-created in
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Here is a collection of “good restorer’s” through to complete basket cases – the sad thing is I think we would like to save them all. I found them on photo sites on the web and I think all are in the US. 1. Let’s start this resto with a brush cutter – Late 40’s early 50’s
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by Peter Ratcliff Most of the Cadillacs on this website, and indeed, throughout Australia are right hand drive.Right hand drive has an interesting history, and few countries have clung to it as keenly as has Australia. There are many theories about the origins of right hand drive. RHD dates back to well before motor cars,
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Going Up In a Puff of Smoke…..words of advice from the ACT Fire Commissioner, Jim Dance One of those cool, crisp, clear winter days. A perfect day to take the Caddy for a cruise. The motor is smooth and quiet and the road is clear and straight. Your lateral vision picks up a wisp of
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NSW club plate compliance information Are you complying? Be aware of the RTA policy for veteran and vintage vehicles. This policy has been jointly produced by the Council of Veteran, Vintage and Thoroughbred Motor Clubs, the Council of Country Antique Motor Clubs and the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA). Veteran and vintage vehicles are issued
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