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Is this one of the pace cars?

Started by Pinenut1, June 05, 2015, 11:57:49 PM

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Pinenut1

Can one of the local Eldorado experts enlighten me?

jagbuxx #12944

I think if you search thru the forum you will get more information.
But based on the early build date of this car, I would be doubtful....
Other more knowledgeable members may post in with more info...
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Pinenut1

Thank you for your response. I thought from some of my digging that it needed to be an early build date to possibly be a pace car. 

chrisntam

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here is a link to some info on the pace cars.  Can you post a pic of the data plate?

http://automotivemileposts.com/eldorado/eldo1973indy500pacecar.html

here is some info on '73 eldos in general........

http://automotivemileposts.com/eldorado/prod1973eldo.html

here's a link to a post from '08 on this forum about them.

http://forums.cadillaclasalleclub.org/index.php?topic=100463.0

Found this:

http://www.indy500pacecars.com/replicas.html
1970 Deville Convertible 
Dallas, Texas

Blade

Also try contacting Gerard Ross (user ID 'gross707') I believe he had a '73 Eldo Indy car, he probably knows more about them. Try PM-ing him.

Pinenut1

Thanks for the links Chris...

And the info Blade....

Pinenut1

Here is a picture of the body plate.

Pinenut1

Dang it's looking like my chances are slim to none. But there still might be hope since in one of the old posts I read they said 2 test cars were built before January. In all reality it doesn't really matter. Just curious.

Art Director

Tim Pawl is an expert on 1973 Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars. Try contacting him - he is on the CLC and CLC Museum boards and his contact information is listed with those board member listings in the Directory. Or, check the Michigan listings.
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Pinenut1

Thanks Art. I have been in contact with Tim.   This car was purchased new from Jack Kent cadillac in Aurora Colorado.

gross707

Quote from: Blade on June 06, 2015, 07:50:08 PM
Also try contacting Gerard Ross (user ID 'gross707') I believe he had a '73 Eldo Indy car, he probably knows more about them. Try PM-ing him.

I'm no expert, just fortunate enough to have owned one once.  Mr. Pawl is the resident Pace Car expert.
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