Has the interest in pre-war Cadillac and LaSalle faded away?

[Steve Passmore]

I have followed this thread with interest.  Many excellent points have been made, and I couldn’t have said them any better.  I can only take exception with one:  the notion that pre-war cars aren’t acceptable in “modern” traffic.  I have driven my ’41 Cadillac to both Grand Nationals in Las Vegas, a 900-mile round trip for me, without any issues.  I admit that I try to keep it down to 65 mph, as I feel that is a reasonable cruising speed for a 75-year-old car, but I did find myself creeping up to 70 every now and then.  Is it the same as driving a new car?  Nope, and that’s the charm of it.   As far as coveting a 1930’s Caddy?  I am emotionally attached to both my ’41 and my ’59, but I might trade them in an instant for the right 1930’s Cad or LaSalle.  And yes, it would be driven in modern traffic â€" that’s what they were made for.

I second all that Brett. I took exception too.I drive my 37 and my 41 all the time in modern traffic and both can keep up. OK, I won't be out there in the fast lane but I don't impede other road users. Even my 36 is quite happy at 60mph.

[Mike Baillargeon #15848]

My 1929 Roadster.........A really fun car to drive, but she's pushing 90 years old so I drive it differently than the 1969 Eldorado or the 1968 Fleetwood.

All of my cars are different and they are the same.........they are fun to drive, work on and keep looking as well as I can.

Mike  #15848

[quadfins]

Precisely, Richard.

Thank you.

Jim

[Mike Baillargeon #15848]

The 29 Roadster took awhile but it was a fun project.

Mike   #15848