Where are all the 55-57 Cadillacs ?

[Bob Kielar]

I have gone to at least six car show swap meets in southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois and not one 55-57 Cadillac as a matter of fact I have seen only three total a 49 that had a chevy drive train a  63 and a 67. Where are they 

[Mike Josephic CLC #3877]

Unfortunately, the local shows seem to appreciate just the muscle cars, corvettes and the
rodded up trucks, Pony cars and other such vehicles.

The crowds there don't really go for the Cadillacs.  If you want to see the really nice
ones, you have to attend the Grand Nationals in our club -- or the AACA Nationals.
There you will see the "cream of the crop" -- the high Dollar restorations.

People owning such cars go through quite a bit of time, expense and effort to restore
these cars, especially the Eldorado's of the 50's.  However, at your average local show
you will lose to a Mopar, '57 Chevy or similiar vehicle every time.

I used to attend some local shows here in Pittsburgh, but I just don't bother
anymore  for just that reason.

Mike

[kelly]

Ditto what Mike said. The last time I displayed my car at a show, was the Pro. Car Society Intrnl. meet in Flint, MI.  That was August, 2009. And that was at the request of a friend of mine who is a member of that club.  I did drive it in the Back to the Bricks Cruise that same weekend.
Kelly

[Bob Kielar]

Yes I did miss that show. When in May was it is there another and what would be the date? Thanks

[David King (kz78hy)]

I took the 58 Brougham to Baker's yesterday which has grown to a very nice weekly Sunday meet.  My car gets lot's of attention, even as ratty as it looks.  It does not win awards, but I get more inquires than the 60's muscle car next to me.

There is a chance I recruited 2 people to check out the local CLC meeting this coming Thursday, fingers crossed.

David

[Bill Hedge CLC 14424]

Bob:

I would agree with you that 55-57 Cadillacs are rarely seen at local shows.  And I generally agree with Mike Josephic that Cadillacs in general are pretty rare at local shows.  That being said, I just attended a local show here in La Porte, Indiana (northwest Indiana) on Saturday where there was a beautiful 58 Biarritz, a 59 Sedan De Ville, a 61 Series 62, a 66 convertible, a 70, and a 74 Eldo convertible.  I will be attending a concourse show in St. Joseph, Michigan on Saturday.  There is usually a Cadillac or two as a part of this show.  I usually see a CLC member or two from the Detroit area, so I know that people travel some distance to attend the show.

In the Indiana Region we have several 55-57 cars, but they are not always at all of our events.  If you want more information, please feel free to contact me.

You may also wish to contact the West of the Lake (Chicago) region.  Fred Butalla III, is the Director, and he can be contacted at:  (815) 730-6044, Email: flbutalla@sbcglobal.net.

And last, but certainly not least, is the Gilmore show on Sunday, September 5th.  The Gilmore event is a must see event.  The Gilmore Museum is located about a three hour drive east of downtown Chicago so it is probably within driving distance if you are located is south eastern Wisconsin.  However, be for warned that traveling westward through northwest Indiana on I94 on a Sunday afternoon during the summer can be a bit “challenging”.   Take the toll road back to Chicago.

[Mike Josephic CLC #3877]

Folks:

Please note that registration for the Gilmore event is now closed.

Mike Josephic

[Bill Podany #19567]

Bob,

Mike Josephic, in my opinion, has nailed the reality relative to your interest in 55-57 Cadillac's; I underscore his point of view as the real reason these cars are not regularly presented at local and regional car events.

I know there exist some local exceptions to why one sees few 55-57 Cadillac's on the local and regional car event cycle, and they should be honored and hopefully attended by Cadillac enthusiasts.  As an owner of a 55 Eldorado (like Mike josephic), that has been awarded first prize status within the AAC and CLC organizations,  I can assure you that the owners and collectors of these limited production automobiles are reluctant to take the time, expense, and extreme effort to transport and present their chariots for an audience that perhaps may have other car interests.  I think it is all about personal choice, and audiences' preferences. 

Bill Podany
Knoxville, TN
Knoxville, TN