Vince Taliano

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Vince Taliano

Cadillac & LaSalle Club
Potomac Region
Caddie Chronicle
April 2010
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
BY VINCE TALIANO
2010 OFFICERS:
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
WEBSITE MANAGER
VINCE TALIANO
ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTOR
DAN RUBY
NATIONAL DIRECTOR
NEWSLETTER COLUMNIST
JACK MCCLOW
SECRETARY
ASSOCIATE NEWSLETTER EDITOR
VALLEY FORGE REGION LIAISON
SANDY KEMPER
CAR SHOW COORDINATORS
CENTRAL PA REGION LIAISONS
DIANE & HENRY RUBY
TREASURER
HARRY SCOTT
MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN
R. SCOT MINESINGER
ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
VACANT
OTHER KEY POSITIONS:
SUMMER PICNIC HOST
J. ROGER BENTLEY
AUTOMOBILIA AUCTIONEER
HAMPTON ROADS REGION LIAISON
GEORGE BOXLEY
RITA BIAL-BOXLEY
SHOW WEEKEND COORDINATOR
SHELLEY CHADICK
CHRIS CUMMINGS
JIM GOVONI
CAR SHOW SPONSOR AND HOST
DANIEL JOBE & CAPITOL CADILLAC
The Spring Car
Show and
Automobilia
Auction flyer is
included in this
issue. The
deadline for preregistration is
Sunday May
9th.
Volunteers are
still needed to
help with
general setup, parking,
etc. If interested, please contact me at
[email protected].
If you have any Cadillac items, other old car items or items of
historical interest that you would like to donate for the auction,
please contact George Boxley, Automobilia Auctioneer, at 301261-5634 or [email protected]. The proceeds from the
donated items enable the Region to subsidize events throughout
the year to make them more affordable for our members to
attend (e.g. summer picnic, holiday get-together, etc.). If you
don’t have any items and still would like to donate, gift
cards/certificates from your favorite automotive supplier work
well too! Pictures of some of the items donated already are
included in this issue to give everyone a sneak preview.
HONORARY MEMBER
VERN PARKER
Congratulations to CLC Potomac Region member Bryce Frey
whose 1953 Muntz Jet was featured on the front cover of the
March 25th issue of Old Cars Weekly. Read the article at
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/article/mad-about-muntz/
CAR SHOW MASTER OF CEREMONIES
NATIONAL CLC ADVISOR
RICHARD SILLS
Get well soon to Margo Sisson who had surgery recently to repair
her injured elbow.
TOM MCQUEEN
CENTRAL VA REGION LIAISON
STEVEN SISSON
Vince Taliano
Potomac Region
Caddie Chronicle
April 2010
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
February 27, 2010
Vince,
I recently discovered that my 1962 Eldorado Biarritz was delivered new to Capitol Cadillac in
Washington, DC. I was able to trace the delivery location based on the Outlet Code that appears
on some original paperwork. Specifically, Outlet Code 420313 was used for Capitol Cadillac. The
Eldorado Biarritz was part of the Eldorado Extravaganza that was held in 2006 at Capitol
Cadillac and included in the February 2007 article on the show that appeared in Hemmings
Classic Car (see below).
Steven M. Tuck
Tampa, Florida
Steven Tuck’s 1962 Eldorado Biarritz
Eldorado Extravaganza
Photo by R. Scot Minesinger
Visit us on the web!
www.clcpotomacregion.org
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2010 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
DATE
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
CONTACT INFORMATION
Apr 19
Mon
Apr 24
Sat
7:30 pm –
9:30 pm
10:00 am –
3:00 pm
Potomac Region
Monthly Meeting
Second Annual
New York / New England
Inter-Regional Spring Meet
Capitol Cadillac
Greenbelt MD
New England Air Museum
Windsor Locks CT
Apr 21-25
Wed-Sun
Gates open
daily
at 7:00 am
Spring Carlisle
Carlisle PA
Vince Taliano at 301-258-8321 or
[email protected]
Dave Rubin at 845-225-5990 or
[email protected] or
Chris Milici at 508-384-7578 or
[email protected]
717-243-7855 or
www.carsatcarlisle.com
Dover’s Historic District
Dover DE
Robin Coventry at 302 734-7511 or
[email protected]
Jim Barnett Park
Winchester VA
Holman Cadillac
Mt. Laurel NJ
Capitol Cadillac
Greenbelt MD
10:00 am –
3:30 pm
77th Annual
Dover Days Festival
(Car Show Fri – Parade Sat)
52nd Annual AACA
Apple Blossom Meet
CLC Valley Forge Region
Car Show
19th Annual Capitol Cadillac
Spring Car Show/ Automobilia
Auction
Potomac Region
Monthly Meeting
CLC Central PA Region's 21st
Annual Spring-Summer Show
21st Annual
Orphan Car Tour
37th Annual Sully Plantation
Father’s Day Car Show
J. Roger Bentley’s Home
Brinklow MD
AACA Museum
Hershey PA
Overland Park KS
http://www.kcgn2010.com
Jul 17
Sat
8:00 am –
2:00 pm
6th Annual Picnic with Lincoln
Mercury friends
4th Annual CLC
Inter-Regional Meet
Sponsored by Central PA
Region and Upper
Susquehanna Region
CLC Grand National Meet
Hosted by the Missouri Valley
Region
Wings-N-Wheels
Car Show
Duane Catlett at 540-869-6668 or
www.huskyclub.com/abmeet.htm
Ronnie Hux at 610-268-3388 or
[email protected]
Car Show: Diane & Henry Ruby at
301-894-8026, Automobilia Auction:
George Boxley at 301-261-5634
[email protected]
Art Archambeault at 717-557-6974 or
[email protected]
Jon Battle at 703-392-6870 or
www.orphancartour.org
Bill Worsham at 703-250-5474,
[email protected] or
www.gwcmodela.com/calendar.htm
[email protected]
Art Archambeault at 717-557-6974 or
[email protected]
Rich Selg at 302-674-5365
or [email protected]
Aug 7
Sat
Aug 14
Sat
Aug 24-29
Tue-Sun
9:00 am –
4:00 pm
10:00 am –
3:00 pm
Dover Air Force
Base Museum
Dover DE
Rohrersville MD
Apr 30 May 1
Fri-Sat
May 8
Sat
May 8
Sat
May 16
Sun
May 17
Mon
Jun 5
Sat
Jun 5
Sat
Jun 20
Sun
8:00 am –
4:00 pm
9:00 am –
3:00 pm
7:30 pm –
9:30 pm
9:00 am –
3:00 pm
Jul 3
Sat
Jul 10
Sat
Jul 14-17
Wed-Sat
Sep 2-5
Thu-Sun
Rohrersville / Boonsboro
Fire Stations Car Show
36th Annual Metro Chapter
Buick Club All-GM Show
CLC National Driving Tour
Hosted by the Pacific
Northwest Region
3rd Grand European
Hosted by the Cadillac LaSalle
Club France
Silver Diner
Merrifield VA
Kelly Cadillac
Lancaster PA
Mt. Airy MD to
Hanover PA
Sully Plantation
Chantilly VA
Montgomery College
Rockville MD
Washington State
Richelieu France
Harry Wood at 301-606-0156 or
Jerri D’Angelo at 301-712-6832
Cory Correll at 240-686-0229 or
[email protected]
Bradley Huson at 253-761-7709 or
[email protected] or Kevin Berry at 425-3580674 or [email protected]
http://cadillaclasalleclubfrance.blogspot.com/
If you are planning to attend the 2010 Grand National and are
interested in volunteering, please contact Nancy Wood at
[email protected] or Shirley Taylor at 913-685-7419.
The hotel is almost full and some events are already SOLD OUT.
For updates, visit www.kcgn2010.com.
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19th Annual Capitol Cadillac /
CLC Potomac Region
Spring Car Show &
Automobilia Auction
Sunday May 16, 2010
Car Registration:
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Car Show Hours:
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
6500 Capitol Drive
Greenbelt, MD 20770
301-441-9600
LOCAL DIRECTIONS:
From Capital Beltway
(I-495/95)
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Use Exit 23 - Kenilworth Avenue Rte 201,
proceed South on Kenilworth Avenue to first
exit - Greenbelt Road, Route 193
At light, proceed East on Greenbelt Road Rte 193 (left)
At traffic light make left onto Walker Drive
(TGl Friday’s Restaurant on corner)
Make an immediate right onto Capitol Drive
(Dealership is on your left)
From Baltimore-Washington Parkway
(Rte 295)
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Use Exit for Rte 193 (Greenbelt Road)
Proceed West on Rte 193 - Greenbelt Road
Make first right after underpass onto Capitol Drive (Dealership is on your right)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Diane & Henry Ruby,
Car Show Coordinators
301-297-4459, 301-894-8026 or
[email protected]
The Region has reserved rooms at the Holiday Inn
Greenbelt 301-982-0863 for the night before the
show at the special rate of $94 (mention Cadillac
& LaSalle Club when making reservations).
Please notify Shelley Chadick at 717-368-4422 if
booking a room.
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Car Show Rules

Rain or Shine: The car show will take place rain or shine. No refunds.
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Judging Rules: Vehicles will be judged by people’s choice ballot only by those
individuals who registered cars. Registrants will be able to judge cars in all
classes, including their own. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards will be given to
winning vehicles in the classes listed below.
Judging Classes
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
A:
B:
C:
D:
E:
F:
G:
H:
I:
J:
K:
Other Awards
1902 – 1942 Cadillac
1927 – 1940 LaSalle
1997 – Current Cadillac
Commercial Vehicles
Modified Vehicles
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Dealer’s Choice
Best Pre-War
Best Post-War
Best of Show
Ladies Choice
Long Distance (Driven Cars Only)
A vehicle receiving “Best of Show” may also receive an
award in its class, but will not be eligible to receive “Best Pre
War” or “Best Post War” at the same show.
Registration Form
Make checks payable to CLC Potomac Region and mail registration form to:
Harry Scott, Treasurer
14421 Aden Road
Nokesville VA 20181-3122
Name:
Address: _________________________
State: ______
City:
Zip: _______
Vehicle Registration Fee: (Up to May 9th: $15/per car - After May 9th: $20/per car)
(one lunch voucher will be distributed to the registrant of each vehicle)
Circle Make: CAD LAS
Model:
Year: _______ Class: ______
Circle Make: CAD LAS
Model:
Year: _______ Class: ______
By registering a vehicle for the show, the registrant accepts the following terms:
1)
The Region reserves the right to determine each vehicle’s judging class.
2) The Region reserves the right to determine each vehicle’s placement in the show field.
Check the box if you do not want your vehicle(s) judged
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If you have any Cadillac items, other old car items, or items of historical interest that you would
like to donate for the auction, please contact George Boxley, Automobilia Auctioneer, at 301261-5634 or [email protected]. Below are pictures of some of the fabulous items
that have already been donated for the auction.
1959 Cadillac Johan Model
1964 Cadillac Johan Model (Friction)
Donated by J. Roger Bentley
1959 Cadillac Monogram 1:25 Model Kit
Two (2) 1959 Cadillac Maisto 1:18 Die Cast
Donated by Vince Taliano
1957 Lincoln Continental 1:43
1954 Buick Wildcat II
Brooklin Model
Hallmark Ornament
Production Run : 1993 - 1998
Donated by Debbie Taylor
The Hemi in the Barn
By Tom Cotter
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Coca Cola Poster Car Collection 1:64
 1937 Ford Coupe
 1959 Ford Thunderbird
 1965 VW Samba Bus
Donated by Vince Taliano
Three (3) Framed Dan Reed Originals
- 1931 Cadillac
- 1955 Cadillac
- 1960 Cadillac
Donated by Dan Reed
Harrods Scenes of London Die Cast Vehicles
 Black Taxi
 Red Double Decker Bus
Donated by Debbie Taylor
All proceeds of items sold at the auction go to Potomac Region CLC.
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MARCH 15, 2010 MEETING MINUTES
BY JACK MCCLOW
PLACE:
Silver Diner, Merrifield, VA
TIME:
7:00 PM
PRESIDING: National Director Jack McClow
ATTENDANCE: Byron Alsop; Dan Ruby & JoJo Taylor; Diane & Henry Ruby; Tom McQueen; R.
Scot Minesinger; Harry Scott; Jim & Brenda George and Jeff Gurski
DIRECTOR’S REMARKS: Jack McClow thanked everyone for attending. And he thanked
everyone for their sympathies on the recent passing of his father. Get well soon wishes were
expressed for Margo Sisson who is scheduled for surgery to repair her elbow injured as a result
of a fall. A brief memorial was held for Joe Malik of Flint, Michigan who passed away recently at
the age of 86 while waiting for the delivery of his 55th consecutive new Cadillac, a tradition he
started when he was 30 years old when he purchased his first new Cadillac, a 1955 Coupe
DeVille.
The Monday, June 21st meeting will be held in a new location, Hamburger Hamlet in North
Bethesda, MD. It will replace the White Flint Mall location that we have been using the past few
years. The Hamlet has agreed to let us use a banquet room, order off the menu and pay with
separate checks. Directions will appear in the June newsletter.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: We recently learned that two great concours events in Eastern
Pennsylvania have been cancelled for this year. One is the Artistry in Motion show in Lancaster
that was scheduled for Sunday May 2nd. Cadillac was scheduled to be the featured marque this
year. The other is the Burn Prevention Foundation concours d'elegance which has been held
each year in the Lehigh Valley. We hope these events will be back in 2011.
SECRETARY’S REPORT: The Minutes from the February meeting were not read since they had
been published and distributed to all members in the March, 2010 newsletter.
TREASURER’S REPORT: The Treasurer’s Report covered the time period from the February
meeting to date. Harry Scott reported that the Region’s income was $190.00. The total
expenses for the same time period were $201.71. The checking account balance as of the
meeting date is $8,660.91. The CD principal balance is $5,817.26. Dan Ruby agreed to be the
point person to qualify the grille badge producer / supplier that had been brought to our
attention via email, while Vince Taliano has offered to contact Gelberg Signs, a local company,
regarding manufacturing grille badges for the club.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT:
Scot Minesinger reported that our membership is at 187 members. Our newest members are
long-time CLC member Charles E. Smith of Bel Air, MD and William A. Archibald of Arlington,
VA. Charles & Mary Grace own two Cadillacs: a 1973 Sedan DeVille, which is currently for sale
(listed in classified ads), and a 1978 Eldorado Biarritz. William has a 1964 Eldorado convertible
(recently purchased from Steven Sisson) and a 1979 Fleetwood Brougham, which is currently for
sale (listed in classified ads).
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ACTIVITIES REPORT:
1. Upcoming PR Events:
 Spring Car Show & Automobilia Auction, Sun, May 16: Henry & Diane Ruby
announced that the show flyer will be published in the April newsletter. The dash plaque
design has been approved and will feature Dan Reed’s illustration of J. Roger Bentley’s
1940 LaSalle convertible sedan. Volunteers are still needed to help with parking,
registration, auction set-up, tabulation, etc. To date, some donations of auction items
have already been received (see pictures in this newsletter).
 37th Annual Sully Antique Car Show, Chantilly, VA, Sun, Jun 20: Scot provided the
latest information about the show. The show will be a points-judged event following the
guidelines of the Sully show officials. Volunteers are needed to help judge the Cadillac /
LaSalle class.
 6th Annual Picnic w/ Lincoln Mercury Friends, J. Roger Bentley’s home,
Brinklow, MD, Sat, Jul 3: Henry announced that a date has been selected for the
annual summer event. It will be a pot-luck event like in years past. An event flyer will
appear in an upcoming issue of the newsletter.
2. Other upcoming events: The following events were mentioned:
 Sugarloaf Mountain Region AACA 40th Annual Indoor-Outdoor Antique Auto
Swap Meet, Fri-Sat, Mar 26-27, Frederick Fairgrounds, Frederick, MD
 52nd Annual AACA Apple Blossom Meet, Sat, May 8, Jim Barnett Park,
Winchester, VA
OLD BUSINESS: Reminders of PR events planned for later this year:
1. The Fall Car Show theme will be Fabulous Fleetwoods. A date has not been scheduled yet.
2. The Valley Forge Region is making plans to hold a Run/Meet to the Baltimore Streetcar
Museum. It will be a weekend event, probably held in Oct or Nov, 2010. All neighboring CLC
regions have been invited. Chuck Piel has agreed to be our Region’s point of contact. This
may become a full-scale Inter-Regional event which we are supporting through our
participation.
NEW BUSINESS: None at this time.
GENERAL DISCUSSION:
 37th Annual Atlantic City Classic Car Auction, Feb 26-28, Atlantic City Convention
Center Atlantic City, NJ: Everyone was looking forward to reading Rita Bial-Boxley’s
upcoming article on the event, especially about Byron & Alida Alsop’s purchase of a 1929
Cadillac.
NEXT MEETING: Monday, April 19, 2010, 7:30 PM at Capitol Cadillac.
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM.
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POTOMAC REGION ADOPTS THE AACA MUSEUM’S RECENT ACQUISITION
THE “BETTY WHITE CADILLAC”
We're pleased to announce that the
officers of the Potomac Region have
unanimously voted in favor of
“adopting” this 1977 custom ordered
Cadillac Seville personally owned by
actress and television icon, Betty
White. This car, acquired by the AACA
Museum last year, was owned by the
actress for 25 years. This vehicle is
prominently on display in the main
lobby at the Museum along with a
selection of photographs covering
Betty White's acting career, including
an image showing the car being used
in the two-part episode "Mama for
Mayor," from the television series
"Mama's Family." And soon, this
famous car will have the Potomac
Region's name and website appearing on the display sign in front of the car!
The Adopt-a-Car Program offers an organization or individual the opportunity to adopt a car in
the AACA Museum’s collection. By adopting a car one provides some financial support for the
up-keep and maintenance of the adopted car. A contribution of $500 helps support the car for
one year. The contribution covers some of the costs of insurance, any required mechanical
work, supplies to keep the cars in show room condition, and other costs. Also, adoptions are
important contributions to the Museum and to the automotive hobby.
Several Potomac Region members attended the adoption ceremony at the Museum held last
November when the CLC Valley Forge Region and the CLC Carolina Regions each adopted a
Cadillac in the Museum’s collection. With our adoption of this famous Cadillac, the Potomac
Region continues to show that it is among the elite regions in the CLC.
Game Show host, Allen Ludden purchased the car for his actress wife, Betty in May 1977. The
car was ordered in the custom color, Seamist Green, from Martin Cadillac in Los Angeles,
California. It was given to her as a surprise gift.
The vehicle sported a mere 14.3 miles when it was driven off the dealership's lot and it currently
has less than 18,000 miles on the odometer. After 25 years of ownership, Betty donated the
Cadillac to a charity from which it was purchased by a private collector who owned it for several
years. The car's last private owner, Mr. Nicholas Ferrantino, of Houston, Texas presented it to
the AACA Museum. It is in superb condition and it looks like it did when Betty White took
possession of it. For further information, please visit www.aacamuseum.org.
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ATLANTIC CITY 2010
BY RITA BIAL-BOXLEY
Where did all the cars go? That was the question at the 37th Annual Atlantic City Classic Car
Auction. February’s weather of blizzards, one on top of the other on the Eastern Seaboard,
seems to have hampered those who were either going to bring a car to auction or other related
merchandise to sell. However, all the wintry mix Mother Nature threw at us could not damper
our enthusiasm for our annual trip to Atlantic City. This is not just another car event to us. This
is the early beginning of Spring and the car show event season. Atlantic City in February means
a break in the cabin fever mentality. This trip means comradeship with old friends and
acquaintances and dining at five star restaurants like The Portofina at Trumps Castle, The
Primavera at Caesars or Bobby Flay at the Borgata. And, it means hobnobbing with the wheelerdealer types, and the auctioneers like Jimmy Landis and his entourage. His father ran the
Dutchland collector car auction for years. Omar Landis was his name for those who remember
back in the day. Now onto this year’s event held in Atlantic City from February 26-28th.
As we left our home in West River, Maryland on Friday morning, we were buffeted seemingly
forever by the wind and snow in our Ford 350 dually truck. We drove straight through to arrive
in Atlantic City before another possible onslaught of snow and icy conditions. Finally we arrived
at The Sheraton and enjoyed greeting our friend and doorman Brian, whom we have known for
years and after that, we were off to the Convention Center.
After all of the advertising hype that we had read over the year, we really expected to see more
cars and potential buyers and sellers, and of course, onlookers. After all, this was Friday
afternoon when the potential buyers and sellers would be checking out the car corral, the
vendors, etc. We were surprised to see empty spaces as we walked to obtain our seats for the
weekend (the INDOOR WEATHER was fine). A few Cadillacs went across the block and they
brought modest prices after the owners’ dropped their reserve. The days of seeing the full
classics seem to have vanished before us. The era of that so many of us remember from the
past of true collectibles going through the auction line and onto the auction block is gradually
fading. The muscle car era has truly come of age. The muscle cars were being auctioned off one
after the other. Most of the vehicles we saw leaving the auction ramp did not sell until the
reserves went off and then one heard the roar from the auctioneer: SOLD, SOLD, SOLD...
After a dismal afternoon at the Convention Center, we anticipated
a great evening with fellow club members and friends Alida &
Byron Alsop and Julia & Harry Scott. We met them at the Bobbie
Flay restaurant at The Borgata. After a great meal of steak and
seafood, we were off to the auction, The Classics at the
Borgata. This event is supposed to be so exclusive that you
have to pay admission just to view these fine cars. And it really
was worth the admission price!! The cars were one of a kind and
absolutely the best of the best.
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My husband George (G.B.) loves Cadillacs but I am partial to the Pierce Arrows. Even though
few classics and collectibles were on the auction floor, the evening was yet to begin. We heard
that to participate in the auction area, a bidding fee of $150 had to be pre-paid. After looking at
the cars, and there were many beauties to say the least, we were surprised to see that the
Alsops had taken their seats waiting for the auction to begin. We did not know which cars they
were interested in, but at the dinner table, they had expressed an interest in a Pierce Arrow, a
Cadillac Dual Cowl Phaeton and a Duesenberg.
When the bidding was over and they had made their choice known, everyone in the auction area
clapped their hands and congratulated them on their choice, a 1929 Cadillac Model 341-B Fisher
Sport Dual Cowl Phaeton. We could imagine them sitting in their new car in the very near future.
These cars were among some of the first Cadillacs of that time to be designed under the
direction of Harley Earl. These were powerful machines, each with a 341 cid 95-hp flathead V-8,
sitting on a long 140 inch wheelbase and weighing in at 5,160 lbs. of pure beauty. Well, this
beauty found a new home with Alida & Byron. Most of us were applauding when it was finally
declared SOLD, SOLD, SOLD... These words alone probably sent shivers down their back,
especially when they were the winning bidders of this outstanding rare car. Congratulations,
Alida & Byron.
Many full classics and collector cars went across the floor to be auctioned. Below is a partial list
of some of the well-kept automobiles that were seen that evening at The Borgata.
Vehicle
1931 Pierce-Arrow Model 42
LeBaron Sport Sedan
Top Bid
High bid of
$120K – Reserve
was set at $200K
– No sale
Comments
These cars have always been another favorite
marque of mine. I always liked the headlights built
right into the fenders. This car was really a beautiful
vehicle with an attractive color combination of silver
and red. Truly this is a remarkable car of that era.
1932 Duesenberg Boat-Tail
Speedster
High bid was
$725K – Reserve
was held at
$1Million – No
sale
As this car went off the auction floor, a spume of
smoke was evident and the smoke filled the air in
the auction hall. It was a beautiful car for sure and
remains the only Duesenberg Boat-Tail Speedster
ever built. The car has remained out of sight for
more than 35 years.
1933 Ford Model 40 Standard
Tudor Sedan
High bid was
$40K – No sale
See more pictures at http://www.acclassicweb.com/listing/Borgata.asp
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Vehicle
1934 Mercedes-Benz 290 LangPullman Limousine
Top Bid
High bid was
$65K – No sale
Comments
It is known that Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini
were driven in this vehicle. There is a bullet hole in
the back seat. I like the Mercedes-Benz myself as an
owner of two classic Benz that I drive on occasion.
These cars were made to last. This Mercedes was a
beautiful, luxurious German limousine, located after
the war in Italy.
1938 Packard Darrin Convertible
Victoria
High bid was
$200K - Reserve
was much higher
– No Sale
Not quite up to the standards one would expect for a
Darrin.
1942 Packard Super Eight 160
Model Convertible Coupe
Sold for $83K
There were around 2,580 Super Eight 160 Models
built in 1942.
1947 Cadillac Fleetwood 7Passenger Touring Sedan
High bid was
$55K – No sale
This car in its day sold for $4,517, which was a large
sum of money in 1947. Only 890 of them were
made.
1947 Ford Super Deluxe
“Woodie” Station Wagon
High bid was
$100K – Reserve
was $120K – No
sale
This was a nice car with a color combination of
burgundy with saddle interior.
1951 Jaguar Mark V Drophead
Sold for $74.5K
During that time, the leaping Jaguar mascot was
available as an option. As we all know, the hood
ornaments of our classics can reach a high price.
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Vehicle
1955 Cadillac Series 62 TwoDoor Hardtop
Top Bid
High bid was
$56K – No sale
Comments
A beautiful red color.
1955 Packard Caribbean
Convertible
Sold for $113K
This particular Packard was white, red and black.
The odometer indicated it may have been a 35,000
mile car. This was a nice looking car indeed.
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Convertible
Sold for $89.5K
A stylish and sporty car of its time. The turquoise
and white colors showed off its classy style for sure.
1958 Chevrolet Impala
Convertible
Sold for $130K
This was a beautiful car painted Tropic Turquoise
with a white interior. The Impala featured a 348 c.i.
engine. This made me wish I would have kept my
Dad’s, although his was a hardtop.
1959 Cadillac Series 62
Convertible
High bid was
$105K – No sale
Original un-restored convertible in Beaumont Beige
with tan convertible top and saddle interior. The
original owner sold it to a friend in 1963 for $2,500,
and the second owner kept it until 2003. The 1963
bill of sale was with the car, along with a ton of
original documentation, service records, etc.
1964 Porsche 356 Cabriolet
High bid was
$100K – No sale
Completely restored.
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Now, back to the car acquired Friday evening by the Alsops, a 1929 Cadillac Model 341-B Fisher
Sport Phaeton. As mentioned in the auction brochure, this car had a large number of
improvements. It was authentically restored to original factory specifications and captured
Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) first senior and premier judging honors. Its Fisher
Body was uniquely designed with a flip-up tonneau cowl that carries a folding windshield that
protects rear seat passengers. I especially liked the spot lights mounted on the running board. It
adds an extra touch to the car.
Alida & Byron Alsop’s 1929 Cadillac Model 341-B Fisher Sport Phaeton
Photo by Dan Reed
After the auction we saw that the Alsops’ paperwork and transport transactions were complete.
And after the excitement of the auction, we tried our hand at slot machines before heading back
to The Sheraton.
On Saturday morning we awoke to a partly cloudy day. At the convention center, the auction
started at 11 AM. There were a lot of Chevrolets, Oldsmobiles, Fords and very few, and I mean
very few, Cadillacs. As George and Harry were at the auction, Julia and I headed out to the
outlets, followed by lunch at The Tun, the restaurant in the Sheraton. It was nice, but ever so
crowded.
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Saturday evening we met with the Alsops and Scotts at our hotel suite before heading out to The
Primavera Restaurant at Caesars Casino. The ladies were dressed up for an evening on the
town. We have enjoyed The Primavera Restaurant, where a musician has been serenading the
diners for the past three years. We have enjoyed the troubadour coming over to our table and
having an “old fashion sing along” of mostly Italian songs in the Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra
genre. Unfortunately, we were told by the musician later in the evening that the restaurant is
being sold. We realize that time marches on, but some things are so great they should never
fade away. We played a few more slots after dinner with the Scotts and enjoyed a night cap at
the hotel.
Another view of the Alsops’ 1929 Cadillac
Photo by Dan Reed
Sunday morning was crispy and cold, but clear for traveling. Before we headed back to Maryland
we met the Alsops for breakfast. You can imagine that the conversation centered around their
beautiful 1929 Cadillac. As we said our goodbyes, George and I headed to the convention center
one last time. It appeared that a few more Cadillacs were on the floor waiting to be sold. Some
of the cars that were featured at the Borgata on Friday were shown on the carpeted VIP area
one last time before they were transported to their destinations.
At last, the weekend ended, but memories of the event are always etched in our minds. We
always look forward to our yearly trek to Atlantic City and enjoy whatever adventures might be
found just around the corner. Until next time, drive safe and enjoy your classics.
Rita
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FIFTH-WHEEL DRIVING
SOURCE: UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
[Narrator] “With new cars getting bigger and parking spaces getting smaller, in Piedmont,
California an inventor has developed something to sooth the motorist’s headache by putting the
spare tire to work. He calls the device the parked car and says it can be installed on any model.
Watch how it works! Taking power from the drive shaft, the spare tire swings the rear end into
the clear. Then, he just retracts the spare, backs into the street, and away we go!
It’s handy for parking in inaccessible garages too. Here’s a narrow driveway, but with the spare
tire put to work, the car can turn a complete circle in its own radius, and parking is simple
indeed. Even the worst driver can make the garage without denting a fender with the aid of fifthwheel driving!”
Editor’s note: Thanks to CLC Potomac Region member April Grammont for sharing this vintage video.
To see the video, visit http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1399400155281054494
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CADDIE CLASSIFIEDS
Cars For Sale
NEW ARRIVAL 1957 Eldorado Biarritz – Only 1,800 built – 71K original miles – Very good condition – #’s
matching right down to the sequential numbers on the optional two brass carbs – VIN 5762045676 – Factory build
sheet available – 325 h.p. – All mechanicals rebuilt – Starlite Silver with black top and Kiawah Red interior per original
factory sheet – Power window, seat, antenna and trunk and all work – Interior seats and dash redone in factory
correct buffalo grain pattern leather by Jenkins Interiors – Carpet, complete trunk kit door panels and rear quarter
interior panels are original –– All seven pieces of glass replaced along with window frames re-chromed – All 14 pieces
of chrome door panels, dash chrome done, chrome rear bumpers need to be re-chromed per original – Aluminum
polished – Gold plating on hood and trunk V's redone – Three piece fiberglass parade boot included – Five sabre
wheels – See pictures at http://www.clcpotomacregion.org/57cadillacforsale.htm - Asking $82,500 – Serious
inquires only – For more info, please contact Olivier Le Ber at [email protected] – Car is located in Bethesda, MD
NEW ARRIVAL 1973 Sedan De Ville – White with gold interior – All original – 33,000 miles – No rust or damage –
Excellent condition – New compressor and dryer converted to R-134 – See pictures at
http://www.clcpotomacregion.org/73cadillac2forsale.htm – Price reduced to $7,200 – For more info, please contact
Charles Smith at 410-569-7611 or [email protected] – Car is located in Bel Air, MD
NEW ARRIVAL 1979 Fleetwood Brougham 4 Door Sedan – Probably one of the newest cars of this type in the
country – This 2-owner, always garaged and well cared for car has been driven less than 6,000 miles – It has never
seen bad weather, suffered any damages from other drivers or any neglect from anyone – It is finished in beautiful
silver grey with a matching vinyl roof – The interior is harmonizing soft velour with plush carpeting – It is lavishly
equipped with most options, shy only a Sky Roof – This Fleetwood is in perfect visual condition, runs and drives great
– It even has the correct width whitewall tires along with handsome wire wheel covers – The only known fault is the
Cruise Control which does not operate – See pictures at http://www.clcpotomacregion.org/79cadillac3forsale.htm –
Asking $12,000 – To arrange an appointment, please call Bill Archibald at 202-364-1617 (w) or 703-244-1310 (m)
– Car is located in Arlington, VA
1981 Eldorado – 72,614 miles – Purchased in late 1980 from Palomar Cadillac/Pontiac in Palomar, California –
Driven by the original owner primarily in California and Arizona until early 1994 – Shortly after his death on April 14,
1994, the title was transferred to his brother-in-law in Menasha, Wisconsin – At that time the car had about 60,000
miles – Second owner had a seasonal home in Phoenix, Arizona and used the car primarily for travelling back and
forth from Wisconsin until he became seriously ill in 2000 – Car was mostly in indoor storage until July 2003 when the
current and third owner used an agent to purchase it – Mileage at that time of purchase was 69,894 miles – Since
arriving in Jupiter, Florida along with its maintenance records from the second owner, the car has always been
garaged and well cared for – See pictures at http://www.clcpotomacregion.org/81cadillacforsale.htm – Asking
$10,000 – For more info, contact Roy Vander Putten at 561-745-0893 or [email protected] – Car is located in
Jupiter, FL
Die Cast Cars For Sale
Extensive collection of Danbury & Franklin Mint cars – New in the box with original paperwork – Also available is
a display case never removed from original box – For a full list and pricing info, contact Rose at [email protected]
Other Services
Insurance information and articles at
www.carseek.com/insurance
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2010 OFFICERS
NAME
POSITION(S)
PHONE
NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
Vince Taliano
Regional Director
Newsletter Editor
Website Manager
301-258-8321
[email protected]
Dan Ruby
Assistant Regional Director
301-894-8026
[email protected]
Jack McClow
National Director
Newsletter Columnist
301-330-5417
[email protected]
Sandy Kemper
Secretary
Associate Newsletter
Editor
Valley Forge Region Liaison
301-585-0897
[email protected]
Diane & Henry Ruby
Car Show Coordinators
Central PA Region Liaisons
301-297-4459
[email protected]
Harry Scott
Treasurer
703-791-3278
[email protected]
R. Scot Minesinger
Membership Chairman
Newsletter Columnist
703-283-2021
[email protected]
Vacant
Activities Director
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