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Volume 6, Issue 4
April 2004
The New 2005 Cadillac STS
With Rear Wheel Or All Wheel Drive
Courtesy of Motor Trend Magazine
Cadillac LaSalle Club, Inc. Web Site: www.cadillaclasalleclub.org
NorthStar Region Web Site: www.northstarcadillac.org
THE HERALD
NORTHSTAR REGION
CADILLAC LASALLE CLUB, INC.
April 2004
April 12, 2004 (Mon)
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Club Events Calendar
Burger Run. Mancinis Char House Restaurant, 531 W. 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55102-3091. Phone #
651-224-7345. Time: 6:30PM. You will be able to order steak, fish or chicken. The cost will be $10.00
per person (2 Club Members per Club family only), includes tax, gratuity and coffee or milk. Please fill
out the bottom portion of the flyer, located in this newsletter, and send it along with your check to Duane
and Linda Warren by April 1, 2004. They need this information for making the final reservations. We
would like to see 100 or more Club Members at this great event. We always have a great time at this
establishment and the food and service is top notch. Make sure to look at the Mancinis flyer for more
information and reservation slip.
April 24. 2004 (Sat)
Classic Car Club Garage Tour. Meet at Peter Hustads Classic Limousines, 2501 N. 2nd Street, Mpls.,
MN. Meet there at 8:00AM. Tour leaves at 9:00AM sharp. This is a great tour.
May 2, 2004 (Sun)
Buick Spring Extravaganza Car Show and Swap Meet. Location is the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.
(Machinery Hill) Gates open at 7:00 AM, trophies at 2:30 PM. Cost is $7.00 for car and driver until April
14, 2004, after that it is $10.00. Admission for walk-in is $5.00, under 12 with adult free, and seniors 62
and over free. For more information call 651-770-8096.
May 9, 2004 (Sun)
First Fifty Car Show and Swap Meet. Location, Minnesota State Fairgrounds - Machinery Hill. Time,
6:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Pre-Registration $15.00 w/T-shirt, deadline April 15, 2004, after that $15.00 no
T-shirt. 1977 and older antique, collector, street-rod, customs, muscle cars, trucks and specialty interest
vehicles. For information and registration forms call 763-755-6600.
May 13, 2004 (Thu)
Board Meeting. Location Richfield Bloomington Credit Union, 345 77th Street, Richfield, MN 55432,
phone number 612-869-1037. Time: 7:00PM. All members are welcome.
May 20, 2004 (Thu)
Burger Run. Doolittles Air Café, 550 Winnetka Avenue N., Golden Valley 55427. (near Hwy. 55 and
Winnetka) Time: 6:30PM. Phone # 763-542-1931. Please notify Duane and Linda Warren if you are
going to attend, Ph. # 763-420-7980. Casual dining. www.doolittlesaircafe.com
May 22, 2004 (Sat)
Spring Driving Tour. This tour will be in Western Wisconsin. More information to follow.
June 6, 2004 (Sun)
All GM Car and Truck Show. This event is held at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds. Gates open at
8:00AM. We will need volunteers to help at this event. You only have to work a short time and then you
have the rest of the day to walk around and enjoy the great cars and trucks. If you want to volunteer, contact Duane Warren, ph. # 763-420-7980. More information to follow.
June 18 - 20, 2004
(Fri. - Sun.)
Back to the ‘50’s. This is one of the largest Car Shows in the country. Location Minnesota State Fair
Grounds. For more information go to their Web Page MSRA. (www.msra.com)
June 23 - 26, 2004
(Wed. - Sat.)
Cadillac LaSalle Club Grand Nationals. Location is South Bend, IN. Host hotel Marriott in Downtown
South Bend, IN. Cost is $104.00 per night (4 nights). Hotel phone number is 1-574-234-2000. When
making reservations make sure to tell them you are a member of the Cadillac LaSalle Club, so you get the
discount rate. ($104.00) To get more information check elsewhere in this newsletter under info. 2004
G.N.’s or go to the National Web Site: www.cadillaclasalleclub.org
July , 2004
Driving Tour. More information to follow.
August 19, 2004 (Thu)
Board Meeting. Location Richfield Bloomington Credit Union, 345 77th Street, Richfield, MN 55432,
phone number 612-869-1037. Time: 7:00PM. All members are welcome.
September 12 - 18, 2004 National Driving Tour. Rocky Mountain Region (Colorado) is hosting the National Driving Tour. Check
(Sun. - Sat)
their Web Site: www.rmrclc.com for more information.
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September 24 - 26, 2004 Fall Tour. Paul and Millie Johnson will be leading us on another excellent tour. The tour will be in the
(Fri - Sun)
20th Street Minnesota River By-Ways. The Motel we will be staying at is the Microtel Inns & Suites, 424
South St., New Ulm, MN. Phone number 507-354-9800 or 1-888-771-7171. There are 15 rooms set aside,
12 rooms have two queen size beds and the remaining 3 rooms are suites. The price of the queen bed rooms
are $69.00 + tax a night and the Suites are $79.00 + tax a night. If you are going to attend the fall tour you
should make your reservations soon. When making reservations make sure to mention you are with the
NorthStar Region/Cadillac LaSalle Club. Also when making reservations make sure to make them for
Friday and Saturday night. Check our Web Site and The Herald for additional information.
October 21, 2004 (Thu)
Board Meeting. Location Richfield Bloomington Credit Union, 345 E. 77th Street, Richfield, MN 55432,
phone number 612-869-1037. Time: 7:00PM. All members are welcome.
October
Annual Sunday Brunch. More information to follow.
, 2004 (Sun)
November 18, 2004 (Thu) Board Meeting. Location Richfield Bloomington Credit Union, 345 E. 77th Street, Richfield, MN 55432,
phone number 612-869-1037. Time: 7:00PM. All members are welcome.
LOCAL WEEKEND CAR SHOW INFORMATION
Downtown St. Paul— Starts Saturday, May 29 - October 2, 2004. Kellogg Park, between Robert and Wabasha Streets. 6:00 PM
start time. No car show on Saturday, July 3, 2004 due to Taste of Minnesota.
Downtown North St. Paul— Starts Friday, June 11– September 17, 2004. Parking on 7th Avenue and surrounding area. No parking in the area until 5:00 PM.
Ramblin Roy’s Ramblings
Inside This Issue
Calendar of Events
Ramblin Roy’s Ramblings
Editorial
Ramblin Roy’s Pictures
Perfect 10 Car Wash Full Ad
Guldens Restaurant Full Ad
Advertising
Club Items
Classifieds
Welcome New Members
2&3
3&4
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5 & 10
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8, 9 & 10
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Cadillac Standard Of The World
Ramblin Roy's been
Rambling through the
Internet this month, It's
called surfing but at the
speed my two fingers type Rambling is
closer to the truth. Here’s more Cadillac
Trivia, this time regarding the Eldorado.
El Dorado (two words) is Spanish for
"the gilded, or golden, one" or more
loosely translated, "the golden man"
from Spanish conquistadors folklore
from 1530 AD. Cadillac first used the
term in 1952 where it appeared on a specially built convertible show car to commemorate Cadillac's Golden Anniversary , their 50th. A showstopper with its
14-Karat Gold trim, ivory-like white lac quer paint and East Indian red pepper
leather.
In late 1953 Eldorado (one word) was
on 533, special-bodied, "top of the line,"
convertibles at a 50% price premium of
$7750, making it the highest-priced
production car in America. In '54 the
price dropped a couple thousand and
production nearly quadrupled to 2150
and then 3950 in '55 with anew motor
at 270 HP with dual 4-barrels.
Eldorado immediately became known
as apace setter with the introduction of
the wrap-around windshield. For the
rest of the fifties, Eldorado previewed
styling innovations introduced to the
rest of the line the following year. Examples include: Hydra- Matic transmission with the selector in the dash instead of atop the steering column,
power steering, wire wheels to improve
brake cooling, whitewall tires, built-in
fog lights, vanity mirrors, signalseeking & pushbutton radios, under seat
heater, windshield washers, oil filters
and power seats & windows.
In ‘56 Eldorado, with its distinctive
gold script, became a sub-series with a
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2-door hardtop Coupe DeVille including
the George Barris inspired Landau top
and a convertible called Biarritz. Both
were priced at $6501 with just over 6000
built. Joined in '57 by a 4-door hardtop
this version of Eldorado ran through '58
and was considered by many to be
America's most beautiful production car.
From there things went south with the
Italian built '59 & '60. From '61-'66 Eldorado=s were mostly upscale convertibles with little distinction. '67-'78 shared
the FWD Olds Toronado platform introduced in '66. Eldo=s, however, were
powered by Cadillac engines including
the largest production car V-8 ever with
a 500 CID from '70 through '76.
From 20,000 annually in the late sixties to over 50,000 at times in the seventies, Eldorado was a big moneymaker for
GM. But, just like the oil embargo killed
the 500 CID motor, the 5 mph bumper
came in '73 killing the classic '71 & 72's
look plus fears of government mandated
roof-crush standards killed the hardtop
and the last year for the rag-top was '76.
The pillared coupe ran until '79 when
the all new, downsized, and also Toronado based, Eldorado "personal couple"
was introduced. A whole 20" shorter, 8"
narrower and 1150# lighter than its
predecessor, it used the Olds 350 port FI
gas and ill- fated Diesel engines. A record 67,436 were built. In '80 the power
came from the Cadillac 368, cousin to
the 425, 472 and 500 CID V-8's. Then,
in '81 through '85 the less robust, Aluminum 4100 (250 CID) motor was used. At
least in terms of volume, the '79 - '85 run
was the most popular Eldorado ever with
a production high of 67,436 in '84.
Then the cruelest blow of all, they
again downsized, '86 -'91 Eldorado was
a mere shadow of a former great Eldorado=s. Production slipped to a mere
13,000 as did Cadillac's grip on the lu xury car market for the first time since
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overcoming Packard in 1951.
The '92-'02 model revived sales for a
while, especially with the introduction of
the NorthStar engine in '93. But sales
dwindled; dropping into the teens again
until the last Eldorado was built in 2002,
Cadillac's 100th year, 50 years after the
1st Eldorado appeared.
So why my sudden interest in Eldorado=s? Because Maxine & I are the
proud new owners of a 1980 Eldorado
from FL. At this writing we haven't seen
it yet but our son checked it out, bought
it and hauled it home for us from its
most recent home in Excelsior, MN.
See Roy’s pictures on page 5 and 10.
Roy Boone, Club Columnist
Editorial
Today while I’m writing
this letter, I’m looking out
my window and enjoying
the bright sunny skies and
the temperature in the 50’s. I sure hope
Spring has sprung.
I’m about ready to take the cover off
my Eldo and start driving it around.
About all I have to do is some minor
things, like clean-up, waxing the car and
changing the oil. I’m sure many of you
are also busy getting your cars ready for
touring and other car events. I know
some of you have a lot more to do than I
did. I know some of you are rebuilding
your engines or transmissions or both.
Also some of you are going through
complete restorations, a real chore.
I’m hoping this weather holds so we
can drive our cars to Mancinis Party on
Monday, April 12, 2004. Remember
there will be a special parking area for
our cars. If most of the members attending would drive their cars there we could
have our own car show at the same
time.
For those of you who attend the Saturday night Downtown St. Paul Car
Show, that event starts Saturday, May
29, 2004. Also for those of you who
attend the Friday night North St. Paul
Car Show, that event starts Friday, June
11, 2004. Remember that show starts at
5:00PM. They don’t want you parking
your car there until that time. Doing so
may jeopardize this event.
Check the events calendar for a couple car shows in May at the Minnesota
State Fairgrounds. These are not our
events, but are great car shows.
Sunday, June 6, 2004 is the All GM
Car Truck Show at the Minnesota State
Fairgrounds. This is a big car show
event. Our club receives money from
this event, which helps keep our club
going. Duane Warren is our representative to the GMCCA which governs this
event. They need volunteers to help
with this event. The work is easy and
only takes at the most one hour of your
time. If you would like to volunteer
your time, please contact Duane Warren at 763-420-7980. Also remember to
send your registration form in, if you
are going to attend this event. The orange flyer in this newsletter has the
form.
I chose to put the picture of the new
2005 Cadillac STS that will be coming
out this fall. I know a few of you don’t
like this new design that Cadillac is using for their new upcoming vehicles.
Myself I like it. It’s different from what
is coming from Asia and Europe. I
think Cadillac is building excitement
and durability into their new vehicles.
Cadillac is even getting back into the
performance picture and racing.
I’m going to step up to the soap box
again and ask you to start sending in
some stories about your cars, excitement you had rebuilding them or the
bad luck you had with a project. Send
some pictures also. Send them to me or
Roy Boone.
Talk to you next month.
Richard Moeschter, Editor
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April 2004
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Ramblin Roy’s Pictures
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CADILLAC LASALLE CLUB, INC.
April 2004
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THE HERALD
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CADILLAC LASALLE CLUB, INC.
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Since 1934
2999 Highway 61 North - Maplewood, MN 55109 - (651) -482-0384
Family owned and operated by Brenda and Mike Gengler and Dan LeTourneau (Head Chef)
OUR MENU HAS A GREAT VARIETY FROM APPRETIZERS, SALADS, SANDWICHES
(HAMBURGERS, PRIME RIB DIPS, PHILLYS, GRILLED CHICKEN, ETC.) PIZZA AND
FULL COURSE DINNERS.
All “61” SPECIALS - ONLY $10.95
Karaoke
Banquet Hall
Wed., Thur, Fri., & Sat.
Seats from 25 - 190 people
9 PM - Close
Appetizers, buffet or sit downs
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Please support these advertisers
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Business size card ads cost $25.00 a year (no newsletter unless a Club Member)
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(651) 484-8489
Jim Valenziano
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Owner / Operator
[email protected]
20950 Rogers Drive
Rogers, Minnesota 55374
Phone Number 612-428-7337
Open seven days a week
From 10:00 AM—5:00 PM
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NorthStar Region
Lapel Pin $10.00
National Window Decal $1.50
NorthStar Window Decal $1.50
NorthStar Jacket Patch $5.00
National Jacket Patch $3.00
Club Items For Sale
Contact Jan Gerecke For Purchasing Items
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Phone: 763 -545-0811
Fax: 612-332-2205
Email: [email protected]
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Classifieds
Cadillac items for sale or wanted will be printed for two months free of charge to NorthStar Region Member’s. Ad’s from non-members
will be printed on a space available status.
Cars for Sale
Cars For Sale
Cars For Sale
1974 Cadillac Sedan DeVille, one
owner. Owned by one of the best mechanics, Herb knows. Car is the closest
to new as you can find. Price $4,000
or ?? Approx. 75,000 miles. Bob Olinger, 507-387-7542. Lead from Herb
Karow.
radio, heater, very good upholstery,
poor headliner. Car has minor rust,
needs paint, chrome and good tires.
Car runs and drives, engine sounds
good, but needs a tune-up. Car has
been in same family since new and is
totally original and complete. Call
Gordon Thomas, 952-920-3467 or call
Herb Karow, 612-889-1835.
1979 Cadillac Eldorado (Pristine). Car
has 73,000 miles, has Olds 350FI motor.
Car’s exterior is black with a black vinyl
top and black leather interior. This is a
AZ car. (Scottsdale) Contact Jim DiGregorio, JD’s Classic cars, Email:
[email protected], PH.# 480-8609758, Fax: 480-860-8411. Lead from
Roy Boone.
For investment, 1941 Cadillac “60S” (4 dr.) Good clean car, factory fog
lights, straight stick transmission,
driven on many tours. Price: $22,000.
Gene Peltier, Lk. Elmo, MN, AZ 480641-3149 or MN 651-436-6507.
1977 Cadillac Sedan DeVille. Owned
since 1978. 140,000 miles. Dark green
exterior with green vinyl top. Green
cloth interior. Extra parts. Excellent condition. Price $2,500.00. John Thompson,
763-263-6389. (after 6:30 PM)
1980 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe. V-8
engine 368 cu. In. black exterior,
black leather interior. Black vinyl cabriolet roof top. 65,000 miles. Florida
car. No rust, always garaged, no winter driving. Price $4,000.00. Fred Joseph, 952-474-2486. Lead from John
Francis.
1941 Cadillac Model “60” 4 door. Black
exterior. Tan cloth interior. Complete
restoration. Standard transmission. Price
$20,000.00. Marion Jones, Mpls., 612374-3391.
1958 Cadillac 4 door Hard Top.
95,000 miles. Model 6239E. Good
shape. New brakes. Asking $7,500.00.
Call 763-424-5654. Car located in Maple Grove. Lead from Earl Faulkner
Sr. and Grayle Leech.
Class111 trailer h itch for a 1972 Cadillac
Dev. Ihor Yermolenko, 612-327-5167
Parting out a 1966 and 1969 Cadillac
sedan DeVilles. Many parts like new.
Call with your needs. Both cars are in
running order. Roger Koelln, 715-3862538 WI.
1.
1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible.
Nice original car only needs a new
home, just in time for summer. Under
100,000 miles, very clean, $7,500 or
close offer. Orin Gottlieb, 612-8617184. Lead from Herb Karow.
1971 Cadillac Model 75 formal. It has
been repainted, new carpet, new brakes,
new transmission and tires. It meets all
safety standards for commercial Limo. I
have $7,500 into it, but I will sell it for
that. Peter Hustad, 612-529-1337.
1970 Cadillac DeVille convertible. Car
for sale or tow away. Car runs, rusty,
boxed frame, bad top - parts car or a
real project. Kieth, 763-786-5128.
Found by Ramblin Roy.
!976 Cadillac Coup DeVille. Newly
rebuilt engine, new vinyl top. New
brakes, radiator, battery, water pump
and climate control. New tires and upholstery. All power windows, seats.
Paint is 3-4 years old. Car located in St.
Paul-Mpls. Area. Call Dick 651-6049125, lead fro m Bob Campbell.
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville. Restored, excellent condition, 63,000
miles. White exterior, brown vinyl top
and brown leather interior. Price
$25,000 OBO. Bob Ba wek 1-507-4332078. Lead from Bob Campbell.
1941 Cadillac 4 door 6219 D. This is a
good winter project for someone. Has a
Standard Transmission, fog lamps,
Twin ‘82 Cadillac Seville’s Dk Blue
over Lt Blue, leather, sun roofs +
many more options. Includes a trunk
load of spare parts including a complete sub-frame and Olds 350 gas motor for both. They need restoration but
are in fair to good condition. Make
offer. Roy Boone, 763-784-6999.
Parts Wanted
Welcome New Member
Steven Page
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
651-484-3161
1995 Cadillac DeVille
2001 Cadillac Eldorado
2002 Cadillac Eldorado
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St. Paul, MN 55106
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