New to Forum; pics of my other cars

[RedKos280SL]

Looking forward to being a part of this forum.  Other cars in my "stable":  1954 Cadillac Eldorado (the feature car in Self Starter magazine this month on cover and is the centerfold http://www.cadillaclasalleclub.org/ ), 1957 Chevrolet Pickup & 1952 Whizzer Motorbike, 1985 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz, 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible, & an older Ford Truck (not pictured).

[Rolland]

Of course, I enjoyed your other post showing your Pagoda.  Your 54 Eldorado has always been one of my favorite classics.  If you ever drive to Oregon, please drive your Eldorado, I'll  kick our two of my cars to you have a place inside to park it (and it will still be next to a Pagoda, it stay's inside).

Rolland

[thelews]

Nice collection!

[RedKos280SL]

Hi guys, & thanks VERY much!  I'm a little hesitant to post these because you don' t want people that don't know you thinking that you're "tooting your own horn", but with fellow car-guys, & ESPECIALLY fellow Daimler-Benz nuts, I figured it might be ok.  My Dad used to say, kiddingly, "You've got more cars then brains, Mike!"  LOL.....at least, I think he was kidding!  Heh heh.

Rolland, that is one of the nicest, most considerate offers I think I've ever had!  It's funny too, because I'm originally from Seattle and my Mom still lives there.  Sooooo....'ya never know!  Let me reciprocate, and say that if you ever make it to northern AZ, I have a building that you can park any of your cars in as well while you're here!

Thanks again guys, & all the best!

-Mike

[thelews]

I believe cars were given horns so they could be tooted.

[mdsalemi]

Hello Mike, welcome!

I'll be honest in my opinion of your car collection...

The Biarritz?  Does nothing for me.  It must have done something for somebody...who might that be?
The Cutlass?  A bit uncommon, but ditto.
The 1957 Chevy Pickup WITH Whizzer?  Now you have my attention.  Interesting pair, that.
The 1954 Eldorado Convertible?  Absolutely glorious!   A stunning example of the era; of Cadillac, and of automotive styling!  Take good care of that baby!  If I find myself in AZ I'm knocking on your door on a sunny day, begging for a ride!!

[RedKos280SL]

John,  I LOL'd when I read your post.

Michael,   Thanks for the welcome, and I enjoyed reading your honest opinions.  Some further info. regarding them:

The Biarritz:  You are correct.  That car is full of luxury, with pillow tufted seats, touring suspension, etc.  The stainless steel roof with the white exterior finish REALLY appealed to my Mom.  My Dad bought the car new for her near the end of 1985.  They bought it because Cadillac was going to smaller cars in '86.  According to the dealer (Fredrich Cadillac), it was the last white Eldorado available in the Puget Sound area for '85.

The Cutlass:  Again, you're on the money.  I bought it new in '92, and there were only 4100 manufactured (in house by Oldsmobile).

The '57 Chevy:  An interesting history, some of which can be read here: http://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=738808#Post738808

The '52 Whizzer:  All original "Parade" model.  I traded my Chrysler Sebring for the Whizzer.  Best thing I ever did 'cuz I hated that car.  My big mistake was buying a Chrysler a year before Daimler-Benz bought them!

1954 Eldorado:  Our taste in styling seem to be similar.  The styling of this car comes from the legendary Harley Earl.  I even have a copy of his patent that he took out on the styling for that car.  I much prefer the "fins" on this car to the more pointy fins of later models.  Thank you for the complement, and if you find yourself in Northern Az, let me know.  Would be happy to take you for a spin in both the Eldo and the 280 SL anytime!!

 

[mdsalemi]

Mike,

In this world--my world here--of Detroit Iron, the Biarritz and Cutlass would find many fine, loving homes--and I bet if I looked I could find examples at one of the cruises around here.  What is hidden in the woodworks (and those garages) around here never ceases to astound me.

Some years ago, I was working as a volunteer for the Concours at Cranbrook (now defunct) and I was processing some photos.  A Cadillac was entered in the show--I dont' recall the year (early 1940s maybe) but two things made it rare and distinctive.  First, it was on a Fleetwood chasss, extra long wheelbase.  Second, it was a two seater Cabriolet!  On the day of the show, I must have walked around that car a hundred times in admiration.  It was beautiful.  No doubt Harley Earl had something to do with that one too.

[Rolland]

well Mike, if you do make it up this way the offer stands.  We have more sunny days in Oregon to have a top down (some require the heater to be going full blast) than many think. 

Rolland

[RedKos280SL]

Enjoyed your reply's guys.  Nice to be amongst those with which I have so much in common.   

[Mike Hughes]

Glad to see someone on this list who appreciates a good old truck!  Here is a picture of my unrestored original 1956 Dodge Job Rated V-8 Deluxe High-side Long-bed pickup that just turned 8800 original miles.

[Garry]

Thats a great truck Mike, 

They were sold in Australia in RHD, and I suspect lots of other places around the world. You can see that they thought about it and made the dash matching on both sides.  Probably got RH blanking plates on the firewall as well.  Its got all too hard in a modern car and thus hard to convert.

[Rolland]

Cool truck Mike! Don't let Overhaulin get it's hands on it, it will never look as good....=)

Rolland

[RedKos280SL]

I can't agree with Rolland more.  Someone just sent me a bunch of pics from a show where almost all the cars/trucks were "rodded".  My first thought was, "Man...there sure is A LOT of ways that people find to ruin a collector car!"

BTW, my '57 Chevy truck has documented 454,000 miles on it.  90% of them within 100 miles of my house on old Route 66.