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1951 Series 75 authentication

Started by 57eldoking, January 16, 2015, 01:27:44 PM

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57eldoking

I have received the copy below from Allied Vaughn and I'm trying to determine what type of tires this car was delivered with (manufacturer & type of sidewall). The codes are almost not legible but perhaps someone who's seen and decoded other documents like this can help me out?

Also this sheet does not give the build date like the build records from 1957 does. Is the build date not possible to obtain for 1951 models?

1957 Eldorado Biarritz #906
1957 Eldorado Biarritz #1020 http://bit.ly/1kTvFlM
1957 Eldorado Seville  #1777 http://bit.ly/1T3Uo1c
1995 Fleetwood Brougham  http://bit.ly/20YwJV4
2010 SRX Performance

1946 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup
1957 Buick Caballero Estate Wagon (x2)
1960 Chevy Apache 10 Stepside
1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (x2)
1992 Pontiac Trans Sport GT

Dan LeBlanc

Dan LeBlanc
1977 Lincoln Continental Town Car

57eldoking

Thanks Dan, is the code for Whitewall: W?

What whitewall width was standard in 51?
1957 Eldorado Biarritz #906
1957 Eldorado Biarritz #1020 http://bit.ly/1kTvFlM
1957 Eldorado Seville  #1777 http://bit.ly/1T3Uo1c
1995 Fleetwood Brougham  http://bit.ly/20YwJV4
2010 SRX Performance

1946 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup
1957 Buick Caballero Estate Wagon (x2)
1960 Chevy Apache 10 Stepside
1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (x2)
1992 Pontiac Trans Sport GT

Ralph Messina CLC 4937

Henning,

From factory photos I'd say it was 3"

Ralph
1966 Fleetwood Brougham-with a new caretaker http://bit.ly/1GCn8I4
1966 Eldorado-with a new caretaker  http://bit.ly/1OrxLoY
2018 GMC Yukon

Bill Young

Also I know You did not ask however where it states Freight Car Number. NYC stands for New York Central Railroad.
Sincerely , Bill Young

57eldoking

Bill & Ralph, thanks for the info!

Does anyone know what the "export package deviation 50-3" would involve?
1957 Eldorado Biarritz #906
1957 Eldorado Biarritz #1020 http://bit.ly/1kTvFlM
1957 Eldorado Seville  #1777 http://bit.ly/1T3Uo1c
1995 Fleetwood Brougham  http://bit.ly/20YwJV4
2010 SRX Performance

1946 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup
1957 Buick Caballero Estate Wagon (x2)
1960 Chevy Apache 10 Stepside
1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (x2)
1992 Pontiac Trans Sport GT

Cymz@sbcglobal.net

I thought they could only go back to 1980 with these?  I can get one for my 64 and 50?

gary griffin

That is not so. There are many different authenticity manuals available

  I have one for my 1940 LaSalle,  my 1942-6719, and my 1957 Fleetwood 60 Special, and there are others I know. I think a couple of series are not done yet and I know committees are updating and revising them as more information is accumulated. It is a daunting task and several people and committees are involved.

If you are interested in keeping your car authentic they are a great resource.
Gary Griffin

1940 LaSalle 5029 4 door convertible sedan
1942 Cadillac 6719 restoration almost complete?
1957 Cadillac 60-special (Needs a little TLC)
2013 Cadillac XTS daily driver

savemy67

Hello Henning,

I believe Export Package Deviation 50-3 is a small insurance premium.  Under section 50(3) of the Maritime Insurance Act of 1906, a ship carrying export goods could legally deviate from its intended route if the ship encountered unforeseen events like hostilities.  The consignor and consignee waived their rights to a certain degree in exchange for the insurance company to cover losses in the event of a deviation from the intended course.

Notice on the form that Export Package Deviation 50-3 is pre-printed, unlike the accessory codes and descriptions which were typed in based on the actual car that was shipped.  Since exporting any car to Copenhagen might involve some maritime risk, GM passed the small insurance premium charge to the buyer.

Christopher Winter
Christopher Winter
1967 Sedan DeVille hardtop

57eldoking

#9
Wow, that sounds like a very plausible explanation. Thanks Christopher!
How did you figure that out??
1957 Eldorado Biarritz #906
1957 Eldorado Biarritz #1020 http://bit.ly/1kTvFlM
1957 Eldorado Seville  #1777 http://bit.ly/1T3Uo1c
1995 Fleetwood Brougham  http://bit.ly/20YwJV4
2010 SRX Performance

1946 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup
1957 Buick Caballero Estate Wagon (x2)
1960 Chevy Apache 10 Stepside
1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (x2)
1992 Pontiac Trans Sport GT

Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621

Whatever the exact build date may or may not be, far more interesting is the line, For: Norwegian Crown Prince

Invoice date is there at least... 
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57eldoking

Yes the car has a very significant history, I will post more details on it sometime later this year.
1957 Eldorado Biarritz #906
1957 Eldorado Biarritz #1020 http://bit.ly/1kTvFlM
1957 Eldorado Seville  #1777 http://bit.ly/1T3Uo1c
1995 Fleetwood Brougham  http://bit.ly/20YwJV4
2010 SRX Performance

1946 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup
1957 Buick Caballero Estate Wagon (x2)
1960 Chevy Apache 10 Stepside
1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (x2)
1992 Pontiac Trans Sport GT

Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621

Quote from: 57eldoking on January 28, 2015, 05:29:50 PM
Yes the car has a very significant history, I will post more details on it sometime later this year.

To have acquired a car with such history is quite a feat indeed.

Looking forward to reading more about it.
A Cadillac Motorcar is a Possession for which there is no Acceptable Substitute