On The Web: www.rrrclc.org This Cadillac was built by Bill Patch and

Raritan River Region Officers
Director - Jeff Montgomery,
e-mail: [email protected]
Assistant Director - Ted Mandalakis
E-mail: [email protected]
Secretary - Bob Crimmins, e-Mail: [email protected]
Treasurer- Joe Puleo, e-Mail: [email protected]
Management Board Members:
Bob Losco, e-Mail: [email protected]
Ted Mandalakis, e-mail [email protected]
Andrew Monahan, e-Mail: [email protected]
John Quattrocchi, e-Mail: [email protected]
Jay Raskin, e-Mail: [email protected]
Rose Mary Spicuzza,
e-Mail: [email protected]
Activities/Events- Joe Manna 908-964-0766
e-Mail: [email protected]
Caddy Corner Editor - Ray Koziol
P.O. Box 34 Martinsville, NJ 08836
e-mail: [email protected]
~Pat Caruso Memorial Website~
Webmaster - Jeff Montgomery
e-mail: [email protected]
On The Web: www.rrrclc.org
May, 2014
Vol. 14 No. 5
By Ray Koziol
This Cadillac was built by Bill Patch and was inspired
by the Wayne Kemp song “One Piece At a Time”
which was recorded by Johnny Cash in 1976. The
song is about a man who goes to work on the Cadillac
assembly line in 1949. Knowing he could never afford
a new Cadillac he decides to build one of his own by
stealing parts, a process which takes 24 years! How many different year parts can you identify?
This Cadillac is known as the Spa Car. This Eldorado has been stretched, given 4 additional wheels, a hot tub has been added which is located behind the rear window and
behind the tub is a complete wet bar. It might be a wee-bit cumbersome to drive, but
hey on a hot summer’s day it will come in handy!
I’ve always thought of funeral directors as being quiet and reserved but it appears the
one who commissioned this 1942 Cadillac hearse must have been a renegade. Believe it
or not this was a “garage find” in Argentina. Maybe it should have been left there and
allowed to “Rust in Peace”.
It’s only natural that Cadillac’s and money go together, but
not to this extent. These Cadillac’s have had pennies glued
to their sheet metal. It just doesn’t make any cents!
What were the owner’s thinking? A penny for your thoughts!
A ‘58 Cadillac camper and a high-top Eldorado station wagon with
2 extra rear wheels. The only explanation…..some people have
way too much free time on their hands.
Certainly not an oddball, but, this tank is a Cadillac. Now some refer to
Cadillac’s as a “tank”, which I take as a compliment as they are big,
heavy and powerful. In World War II Cadillac was also a hero as they
built tanks such as the M24 pictured. It was jointly designed by both
Cadillac and the US Army and powered by twin Cadillac V-8 engines.
Our region membership year is July 1st to June 30th and time does fly by quickly! Our region renewal forms and ballot are being prepared and will be e-mailed shortly. As this is a major project requiring a great deal of record keeping PLEASE RENEW EARLY. In years gone by I’ve received renewals
as late as October. These late renewals require extra effort and more importantly, they affect our region membership and retention numbers.
Your renewal package will include your renewal form and a ballot for our director’s election. This
year we have 3 openings on the board and three candidates. Although it is an uncontested election
our region constitution requires we provide you with a ballot and the board requests that you vote.
Both your completed renewal form and ballot, along with your check are to be mailed to our Post Office box. I’ve marked both the renewal form and ballot with a return date of no later than 6/13/2014,
but as indicated above I would appreciate your returns as quickly as possible. Those renewals received after June 13th may or may not be processed by 6/30 which can result in a lapse of membership.
As in years gone by I have asked for you to provide your national CLC membership number. PLEASE
BE SURE YOUR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP IS CURRENT AT THE TIME OF YOUR RENEWAL. As you know we are a
sanctioned region of the national Cadillac LaSalle Club. Region membership also requires membership within the national CLC. Each year our membership roster is audited and we risk the loss of our
regional appointment if we are not 100% compliant with this requirement.
As is our policy, new members who have recently joined the region have automatically had their
membership extended to 6/30/15. These members will receive a ballot, their renewal dues have been
waived.
My thanks for your help and cooperation as our renewal program gets underway.
Ray Koziol,
Membership Chairman
Registration
Forms now
available.
See the
latest issue
of the SelfStarter ...
And
Register
Today!
My thanks to the Raritan River Region membership!
Your Happy Birthday wishes and the lovely card was
much appreciated. Unfortunately I was unable to
make the April meeting but to my surprise upon my
return home I found a piece of the birthday cake in
my mailbox. It was delicious!! All of your
efforts made a special
birthday even more
memorable.
Regards to all,
Bob Losco
MAY 4, 2014- NJ Region AACA Spring Show, Florham Park, Rain or Shine See Page -8- for details and registration form.
MAY 10, 2014- Hot Rods & Harleys Show, Downtown Rahway, See Page -9- for Registration Form, Rain Date May 17th, 2014.
MAY 15, 2014- Monthly Meeting,
JUNE 4, 2014- Classic Car Cruise and FREE concert - Warren Municipal Grounds, Warren, NJ
See Page -10- for details.
JUNE 8, 2014- Garwood Car Show, Garwood, NJ - See page 11 for details.
JUNE 19, 2014- Monthly Meeting,
JUNE 28, 2014- Royal Cadillac Dealer Show, Florham Park, See Page -12- for flyer
JULY 4, 2014- Car Show & Fireworks Display, Piscataway,
See Page -13- For Details
JULY 8th - 12th, 2014 - CLC Grand National, Lake George, NY
JULY 17, 2014- Monthly Meeting,
JULY 18, 2014 - Somerville Cruise Night - See Page -14- for details.
AUGUST 18, 2014- Galloping Hill Cruise Night, Union, NJ Rain date 8/25
Details to follow.
AUGUST 21, 2014- Monthly Meeting,
SEPTEMBER 6, 2014- RRR & NJ Region AACA Nursing Home Runs, Chelsea Assisted Living, Bridgewater, NJ, 9:00am to approx. 11:00am, Breakfast will be served.
Then onto Avalon Assisted Living also located in Bridgewater, arrival time approx. 11:30am, Lunch will be served. These are Rain or
Shine events. Further details to follow.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2014- Greek Festival & Cruise at St. Stephen’s Church (our meeting location), details to follow.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2014- Warren Car Show, Warren, NJ - Details & registration form to follow
SEPTEMBER 18, 2014- Monthly Meeting,
SEPTEMBER 20, 2014- RRR & NJ Region AACA Nursing Home Runs, Brandywine Assisted Living, Bridgewater, NJ, 9:00am to approx.
11:00am, Breakfast will be served. Then onto Eastern Star Home also located in Bridgewater, arrival time approx. 11:30am, Lunch will
be served. These are Rain or Shine events. Further details to follow.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2014- Gold Coast Dealer Show, Oakhurst, NJ - Details to follow SEPTEMBER 28, 2014- Valley Forge Region Car Show, Lahaska, PA. Details to follow.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2014- Friend’s of Jason Foundation Car Show - Clark, NJ. Details to follow.
OCTOBER 16, 2014- Monthly Meeting,
NOVEMBER 20, 2014- Monthly Meeting,
DECEMBER 6, 2014- Holiday Party, Galloping Hill Inn. Join your fellow Region members for a Saturday evening of celebration!
Flyer and further details to follow.
NOTE: Monthly Meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month at The Banquet Hall of St. Stephen’s Church
609 Lane Avenue South Plainfield, NJ 07080 unless otherwise noted above. Meetings begin at 7:30 pm.
By Ray Koziol
If you’re like me, at first glance it looks to be a ‘57/’58
Cadillac Eldorado Brougham. Look a little closer and you
will see a ’57 Chevy! In actuality this is a 1957 Chevy
known as the El Morocco. It was built by Reuben “Rube”
Allender. He first introduced these cars in 1956 using off
the line ’56 Chevy Bel Airs. These were purchased new
and converted to El Morocco’s by his firm. For 1957 El
Morocco production continued although this would be the
final year of production. Exterior sheet metal changes and
badging modifications are the only changes which differentiate the El Morocco from your run of the mill ’57 Chevy,
but those changes have a tremendous visual impact.
Powered by the venerable 283 Chevrolet V-8 and using standard Chevrolet running gear, the cost to
the consumer for these conversions was about $1,000 over the cost of a standard Chevrolet. It was
Allender’s original intention to sell these through Chevrolet dealers. Unfortunately that plan didn’t
pan out. For 1956 approximately 20 were produced and for 1957, production totaled only 16, with
only 10 of those being four door hardtops like the car pictured above.
Very few El Morocco’s remain in existence today. There is only one 1956 convertible and six 1957s:
two 4-door sedans, two 2-door sedans and two convertibles survive. As you might expect these cars
are largely ignored by our Cadillac brethren, but among Chevrolet enthusiasts they
are very, very valuable. Of the few that remain, those that have changed hands,
have done so with values exceeding those of the cars which they imitate!
The blue four door pictured here was scheduled to be auctioned by Leake Auction Company at their
Dallas, Texas auction which took place April 25 & 26, 2014.
1957 El Morocco Convertible
1957 El Morocco 2 Door Hdtp.
For more information on the El Morocco and Mr. Allender visit: http://www.coachbuilt.com/bui/a/allender/allender.htm
To see how much this El Morocco sold for visit the Leake Auction Company website at: https://www.leakecar.com/
Ads are FREE to Region Members, sorry no photo’s. Each ad will run for 3 consecutive issues and then be automatically withdrawn. Advertisers are asked to immediately notify me upon the sale of an advertised item or if you
wish to extend your ad beyond 3 consecutive issues. To place an ad e-mail Ray Koziol @ [email protected]
Ads must be received no later than the 20th of the month for inclusion in the following month’s newsletter.
FOR SALE - 1962 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz convertible. I have owned this car since 2006 and it is in excellent condition. Very rare with only 1450 examples produced in 1962. Mileage is 75,800 and it is a true collector car and has
been featured in several movie shoots and was chosen to participate in the 2009 World Champions Yankee Parade in
New York. It has been out of the garage only 3 times since 2011. Asking $65,000
For further information contact Sam Sapienza at 516-971-3080-cell or via e-mail at [email protected]
To view a slide show of this car visit: http://www.cars-on-line.com/71318.html
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FOR SALE - 1983 ELDORADO, 19k Original Miles – 2nd Owner, ORIGINAL EVERYTHING, Originally from Portland,
Oregon, Garage Kept Its Whole Life- Never Driven in Snow! Cameo Ivory w/White Cabriolet Top and a Perfect Yellow
Leather interior. Digital Dash – Climate Control, Bose AM/FM Cassette Stereo, Cadillac Wire Wheel Covers, Brand
New American Classic Tires. Spare Never Out of Trunk. Original Dealer Leather Key Fobs & License Plate Bracket.
Full Power – Every Option and best of all EVERYTHING WORKS! $9,500
Call Nick 973-418-4571
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FOR SALE - 1977 Cadillac Sedan DeVille. One owner, 80,000 miles. Well maintained. Puncture sealing tires, air conditioned.
$7,500. Contact Walter Wary 973-267-4267
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FOR SALE - 1949 Cadillac 75 7-pass sedan- formerly owned by Mr Rogers of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood- Only 69,000 miles on
it today. Never damaged- Full cosmetic restoration several years ago, but car is just a beautiful and wonderful car to see and
drive. You can see photos of it online by going to www.hirschauto.com/49cad If interested in this black beauty, call me at 973
642-4093 (weekdays only) or contact me at my e-mail address which is [email protected] Bill Hirsch
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PARTS FOR SALE- Ten 8 tracks for 1978 Cadillac: 1. Cadillac 1978 – Beautiful Sound of Contemporary Music (Mancini,
Manilow, etc.) 2. Cleo Laine & John Williams – Best Friends 3. Neil Sedaka’s Greatest Hits 4. Leonard Bernstein Conducts
Ravel 5. Barry Manilow 6. Sergio Franchi 7. Disco Fire 8. Saturday Night Fever 9. Cleo Laine 10. Barry Manilow. Also
available is wooden case to hold tapes and original 1978 Car Manual. For information or questions, contact Leslie Uslan (cell)
917-783-9376, or email: [email protected].
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PARTS FOR SALE- Halogen Bulbs & Sealed Beams- See and be seen with our great new halogen bulbs. Almost TWICE the
light as conventional bulbs - Will fit your exiting socket - Hardly any additional drain on the battery - For all 6 & 12 volt cars from
1920 onward. Please call Bill Hirsch at 1 800 828 2061 and ask for Eric or e-mail: [email protected]
PRODUCTS FOR SALE- CUSTOM LEATHER KEY CASES – From the late 1930’s to the early 1970’s, many car dealers gave
small leather key cases to both new and used car buyers. I have produced a line of replica key cases which are modeled after
those giveaways and which are appropriate for any classic car. Each key case can be customized with the owner’s initials.
Contact Hugh Dyer at [email protected] or (908) 359-7122 for a product flyer and order form.
SERVICES AVAILABLE: Immortalize your car with an eye-catching Laminated Poster. These are made to order by a professional Graphic Artist. You have a choice of background colors, fonts and logos. These impressive posters are 24” X 18” and
are offered to our members at a discounted price starting at $150, copies can be had for a mere $60. View a sample at: http://
www.rrrclc.org/images/76_Stas%20(6).jpg
For further information contact Jennifer at 908 284-1660 or email: [email protected]
May 02, 1918-General Motors acquired Chevrolet. This came about through a stock swap
deal developed by the then owners of Chevrolet, Billy Durant and Louis Chevrolet. Durant
had been pushed out of GM some years earlier and this deal brought him back control of GM.
May 30, 1911-The first Indianapolis 500 race was ran and won by Ray Harroun driving a
Marmon Wasp. His average speed was 74.59 mph and he took home a purse of $14,250.
May 28, 1937-The German government formed a state owned auto company, Volkswagen.
Ferdinand Porsche was called in to design the “Peoples Car” by Adolf Hitler.
Saving the Best for Last, on May 4th, 1984 Bruce Springsteen releases “Pink Cadillac”.
Our cupboard is bare, we have no more member stories inventoried for Caddy Corner. In order to
keep this publication interesting we need your help with some member stories.
Your story should be car related, and could be a personal story about one of your classic cars, such
as how you found it, or your first classic car, or the article can cover any other car-related topic.
So now it’s your turn, so get the pen and paper out and start writing. Please submit all
articles to [email protected] or mail them to RRR, POB 34, Martinsville, NJ 08836.
Thanks, Ray
Article By Kurt Ernst, Courtesy of Hemmings Daily, April 18, 2014 Edition
Most men try flowers to make things right with their wife and get out of the doghouse,
but when you’re married to Rita Hayworth, you gotta try a little harder than that – after
all, not even a one-of-two Italian-bodied Cadillac was enough to get her back. For the
judges at this past weekend’s La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, however, the same Cadillac had enough cachet to take a Best of Show award.
In the early 1950s, Italian coachbuilder Ghia looked to stabilize its business
by developing concepts or vehicles for a list of automakers that included
Volkswagen, Ford, Volvo, and Chrysler. Perhaps inspired by its success with
Chrysler, the company constructed a pair of Cadillac-based concepts for the
1953 Paris Auto Salon, reportedly in an attempt to foster a closer relationship
with Cadillac. Though technically not for sale, the concepts caught the eye of
Prince Ali Salman Aga Khan, then billed as the richest man in the world. In the
midst of a protracted divorce and custody battle with his wife, American actress Rita Hayworth, the prince (who favored the more common name of Aly
Khan) purchased the Ghia-bodied Cadillac for Hayworth, perhaps as a peace
offering. If that was his intent, the tactic failed; later the same year, the couple’s divorce was finalized, and Hayworth retained both possession of the
Cadillac Ghia and custody of her daughter.
Currently owned by the Petersen Museum, the Ghia concept relies on Cadillac Series 62 mechanical components, including its 210-hp, 331-cu.in. overhead valve V-8. It’s said to be one of the first automobiles to employ a quadheadlamp design, and its diminutive tailfins speak of automotive styling
trends that were in their infancy when the concept was penned. Among its
many distinctive styling touches are the wraparound rear window (bisected
by a thin trim strip), and surprisingly narrow A- and C-pillars. Finished in
white during Hayworth’s ownership, the car has
subsequently been repainted burgundy, and even
enjoyed a brief cameo appearance as one of Tony
Stark’s many automobiles in the 2010 blockbuster
Iron Man 2. As for the other of the Ghia-bodied Cadillacs, when last we checked it was in the Imperial Palace’s collection in Las Vegas.
RARITAN RIVER REGION-CLC-Meeting Minutes- April 17, 2014
DIRECTOR-Jeff Montgomery called the meeting to order at 7:40 PM with 10 members present including
6 Board Members.
SECRETARY-The March Secretary's report as noted in the April issue of The Caddy Corner was approved by the attending members.
TREASURER Joe Puleo's report was read by the Director and approved by the attending members.
EDITOR-Ray Koziol reports-Caddy Corner once again needs member stories. We have NO stories left
in our inventory.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT-Ray advises-we welcome back John Redling of Union, NJ with thanks to John
Q. for the referral. Total membership now stands at 115.
WEBMASTER-Jeff Montgomery advises our RRR-CLC is partially up and running. Much work has to be
done plus a whole new Galleria has to be done on members cars. Jay Raskin thanked Jeff for all his
hard work in getting it done-a round of applause followed.
OLD BUSINESS: ROYAL SHOW - Joe Manna advised he had a meeting with Ritchie at Royal last week
and all is set for the event. The showroom will allow for a car or 2 and Royal will contribute $1500.00
towards expenses. A further meeting will discuss a better location of the cars-perhaps up front and
along the side of the dealer showroom. The DJ is all set as is the 2 BROKE BROADS for catering.
GOLD COAST SHOW- Joe also advised that the 2 BROKE BROADS will again cater the show. Doug
Lansing is working with Keith Harvey and all is well for our Sept. 21st. show.
CROWN CADILLAC-Jeff Montgomery will continue to work with Jeff Genovese to establish and summer and fall show.
NEW BUSINESS: Bernie spoke about the upcoming NJ-AACA show on May 4th. in Florham Park. He
made a motion that we (RRR) donate $50.00 toward a class of Trophy's and it was approved by the attending members.
Jeff advise there is also a Car Show on May 4th to help teachers and facility who suffered from the
loss by fire of the James Madison Elementary School. It will be held at the Edison Municipal Building
on Rt. 27-Edison.
Bernie advised a change in date of the Somerville Show to July 20th.
Bernie also advised of a 4th of July Fireworks car show at Piscataway High School from 5 PM till dark
Free gifts to attendees-a flyer for registration will be prepared.
Greg Rosser reminded us of the June 8th Garwood car Show which is free to all car participants.
FOR SALE: 4 rims (Red) for a 1955 Cadillac-See Bob Crimmins
WANTED: Headlight retainer rim for 1953 Cadillac-See Bernie Cooney
As there was no further business to attend to, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM so that we could
enjoy club provided coffee and a Happy Birthday cake (made by Jeff's grandmother Angie) to celebrate Bob Losco's 80th Birthday. Bob, unfortunately was unable to attend due to a prior commitment.
Jay Raskin was kind enough to take a large piece of cake and deliver it to Bob along with a Birthday
Card from the Club.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Thursday, May 15th. 2014 at 7:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Crimmins
Secretary
New Jersey Region AACA Spring Show
May 4th, 2014 ~This is a rain-or-shine event~
Saturday, May 10th, 2014
Rain Date: Saturday May 17th, 2014
Car Clubs of 12 vehicles or more will be parked between 8:00 -10:00 a.m.
All vehicles must be present at the same time to be parked together.
Each club will receive special signage during the show.