Vinny O'Hare

2013 Cadillac Lasalle Club Event in Hershey PA

Dan Gouker just sent me a note all about the Cadillac Lasalle event at the AACA Museum. I know we have a few members near this so I am passing on the information.

THE CADDYS ARE COMING TO HERSHEY

Co-Sponsored by Central Penn Region and Upper Susquehanna Region
of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club

Seventh Annual Car Show
All Makes of Antique Cars Welcome
Saturday July 13, 2013
9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Peer Judging – Trophies Will Be Awarded in All Classes
Food and Beverages Available
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the AACA Museum

Automobile Registration ● $15.00 (payable to “Central Penn Region CLC”)
Includes One Admission to Museum
Pre-Registrations Must Be Received By July 6
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Registration Form – CLC Inter-Regional Meet at AACA Museum – July 13, 2013

Name ___________________________________________ Phone __________________________
Street ___________________________________________ E-mail _________________________
Town ________________________________ State ____________ Zip _______________________
Make of Car ____________________ Year _____________ Style __________________________
Registration fee enclosed ______________________
Mail to: Art Archambeault
1240 Pennsylvania Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17112-1639
artarchambeault49@gmail.com or 717-557-6974 — Not Responsible for Accidents

Cadillac Record Sales

By Vinny O'Hare

Just received news that Cadillac has had its largest sales increase since 1976. This doesn’t really surprise me as Cadillac’s ATS is an entry level model. Something Cadillac has needed for years. I can only see the sales going higher as the Escalade gets a redesign and the CTS-V sport hits the dealers later this year. Then you have the ELR coming after that. It is very exciting times for a Cadillac fan like myself.

Below is the press release.

DETROIT – Cadillac’s year-to-date sales increase of 38 percent will be the brand’s largest since 1976, making the 110-year old brand the fastest growing major automotive brand in the U.S.

When sales are officially reported later today, Cadillac’s May increase of 40 percent will mark its 12^th consecutive month of sales growth.

“Cadillac is back.” said Bob Ferguson, vice president, Global Cadillac. “Our growth is product-driven, new luxury vehicles with dramatic design and performance drawing new customers to showrooms.”

The ATS sport sedan, 2013 North American Car of the Year and Esquire Car of the Year, has been instrumental in attracting new buyers. Roughly 70 percent of ATS buyers are choosing their first Cadillac. The XTS luxury sedan, introduced in the summer of 2012, had its best retail sales in May. Cadillac’s total sedan portfolio is up 122 percent so far in 2013.

Cadillac’s iconic Escalade will report its best May sales since 2008.

Cadillac Video From New York Auto Show

I just realized that I didn’t put some of the Cadillac videos up that I shot from the NY auto show. If you are subscribed to our YouTube channel odds are you have already seen them. The first video has over 13,000 views which I am very proud of. You will get to hear all the details of the CTS-V Sports edition from the very knowledgeable Cadillac spokesperson.

The second video was just me walking around the 2014 Cadillac CTS-V Sport.

This is the red one that was a really sharp color.

New Cadillac Club Members

By Vinny O'Hare

I wanted to share with you a few new members to the club and some pictures of their Cadillacs. Some people didn’t send me in a picture but maybe they will in the future.

Andreas Talianos in Cyprus – I just bought from the US my dream car since I was a teenager in 1983. The Seville 1983. I just received it after 35 days (very long 35 days) in Cyprus .

Bud Picou – New Orleans

Bud owns A 2006 CTS, A 2013 XTS, and a Classic 1976 Fleetwood Eldorado Convertible! I was Always a fan of the CADILLAC. When I was 15 in 1979 and got my drivers license, I wanted to buy a ‘”76 Eldorado a neighbor had for sale. My Father told me that it was a little too obnoxious of an automobile for a kid my age. Last year, I came across a “76 Model Fleetwood Eldorado convertible in perfect condition. I saw it at a CLASSIC dealer who had gotten it from the original owner.

It had been Garage kept for the last 37 years and in pristine condition. Needless to say I bought it, and now I have the car I had always wanted. Some 34 years later lol. I love my Classic caddy and shes a BEAUTY! I have had it about 8 months now and get offers to buy it every time I take it out for a spin!

Norman Kraglund – Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Norman owns a 1951 Series 62 2Dr Hard Top Coupe – We had started to restore this Caddy approximately 2 years ago. This Caddy is an off body restoration. We are having it professionally done locally by VC Customs. So far we have been very satisfied with their work. There was very little body work to be done compared to many I’ve seen. We lucked out. The frame is now powdered coated, motor rebuilt, transmission rebuilt, upgraded front suspension, upgraded front brakes to disc, power steering, plus it will have other upgrades to follow (6v to 12v). When this Caddy will be finished it will have the outward appearance as being original. It is scheduled to be painted inside and out in two weeks. I look forward to seeing it come to this stage. Soon I hope will be interior upholstery plus chrome refinishing, some is stainless steel. In the past I have also obtained the original sales brochure, 2 glove box manuals, workshop manual, original paint charts and chip samples as well as the wiring schematic for this “51”. When I learn how to send pictures, I will be doing so.

Joe Fortuna, from Sonora Region Cadillac Club.

I met Joe out at Barrett-Jackson and we had a great conversation about Cadillacs when I stopped by his booth. Joe has a few Cadillacs to say the least. A 83 Fleetwood De Elegance and 84 Eldo Biarritz. He also sent in some pictures from his club cruise day to Wickenburg Arizona. I am sure I will have to make a second post with all the pictures Joe has sent us. The first picture is Joe’s Cadillacs.

Thanks Joe for sending them in. It took me a while to get them up on the site for others to enjoy. Your region of the Cadillac LaSalle club looks like it is a lot of fun. I just noticed that the 3rd car from the right in the bottom picture looks very much like Bud’s car up above. What are the odds that 2 1976 Cadillac convertibles would be in our newsletter?

Cadillac Forum Update:

I am always surprised our forum doesn’t get used as much as it should. We got some spammy signups and I cut out all the sign ups that haven’t posted in a year. I figure we tighten up the ship over there. I am guessing that a lot of members don’t know we have the Cadillac forum? We have a section for Cadillac parts and we have a section for Cadillacs for sale. I suggest you sign up for it and come join the fun. Is there a reason why you are not participating there I would love to know.

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