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1956 Cadillac Covered in Art – New York Auto Show

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Not something you see everyday but while walking around the New York International Auto Show I stumbled across an art gallery of sorts. The people from Gartelcars.com had about 15-20 autos from all makes and models and they had them wrapped in art. It looked pretty nice but I am sure the purist will not like it. Here is the first one, a 1956 Cadillac that was sold in Brooklyn NY and later lived it’s life in Florida.

The second Cadillac they had was a 1984 Cadillac Coupe Deville. The Deville sold a few minutes before I got there. He said he sold 2 cars and he hadn’t been open more than an hour.

I would love to hear your thoughts on these cars.  Leave a comment and let me know what you think.

2014 CTS V Sport Version New York Auto Show

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Today was the first day the press was allowed into the NY auto show. It was also the first time the world got to see the Cadillac CTS that has been remodeled this year. While they had the new CTS there they also had a CTS V Sport version and that is what I filmed. Below are two videos from today. I took over 2700 pictures but I have to process them yet.

The front of the car has a major redesign. The hood looks great with the lines in it. Gives it a much sleeker looking appearance.

I had a fun day catching up with some people that I have met at Cadillac over the years. Looking forward to going back again tomorrow.

2013 Cadillac & LaSalle Club Grand National in Boston

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I was passed along some information from our friends at the New England region of the Cadillac & LaSalle club that I think some of our members would like to know about. I am planning on attending if I get the house rebuilt by then of course. It looks like a great event and I know we have some Cadillac Club members in the area that may want to go so I am passing on all the info that Chris has sent us.

2013 CLC Grand National
July 31 – August 3
Boston, Massachusetts

Welcome to Boston!

The New England Region welcomes members of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club to Boston, Massachusetts July 31 to August 3 for the 2013 CLC Grand National.

The history of Boston plays a central role in American history. In 1630, Puritan colonists from England founded the town, which quickly became the political, commercial, financial, religious and educational center of the region. The American Revolution erupted in Boston, as the British retaliated harshly for the Boston Tea Party, and the patriots fought back. Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Dr. Samuel Prescott made their famous midnight rides to alert the Minutemen in the surrounding towns, who fought the resulting Battle of Lexington and Concord in April 1775. It was the first battle of the American Revolution.  General George Washington claimed victory a the Battle of Bunker Hill. The American victory occurred on March 17, 1776. The city has preserved and celebrated its revolutionary past, from the harboring of the USS Constitution to the many famous sites along the Freedom Trail.

Our host hotel is located in Quincy, Massachusetts, the home of the second President of the United States, John Adams, who was instrumental in the drafting of the Declaration of Independence.  His son, John Quincy Adams, would also later be elected President.

Come make history with us in 2013!

The 2013 CLC Grand National starts on Tuesday, July 30 with an optional driving tour along coastal roads to Plimouth Plantation and Plymouth Rock, the site where the first Pilgrims disembarked the Mayflower in 1620.

During the week, tours will be available to attendees and include:
•    Boston History – Attendees will ride an amphibious vehicle, called a Duck, for a fun, educational look at American history. The Boston Duck Tour is known around the world. Following, enjoy lunch at Faneuil Hall and shop at Quincy Market in downtown Boston.
•    Visit Salem, Mass. – Attendees will have the opportunity to visit both the Salem Witch Museum and The House of Seven Gables, as well as enjoy the beautiful Pickering Warf.
•    All Cars, All Day – The Larz Anderson Auto Museum is the county’s oldest auto museum and contains cars originally collected by Larz and Isabel Anderson. Next, the Collings Foundation has some of the most important pre-war American classic cars and historically significant racecars in the world, including a 1908 Cadillac Runabout.
•    Dick Shappy Classic Cars – If you are a fan of Cadillac, your visit to New England cannot complete without a visit to Mr. Shappy’s collection of rare cars and early Cadillac parts. He is a true hobbyist and collects and restores early and historically important vehicles.
•    How Its’s Made – This tour will include the LeBarron Bonney factory and another auto-related factory in the area.
•    New England Clam Bake – Join us on Friday evening for a very special treat. Fresh, New England seafood is on tap, including New England clam chowder, lobster, mussels, clams, and more. We’ll enjoy this traditional meal on the harbor.
•    Kids Activities – A full week of special events for the kids is planned, so bring the entire family!  During the Saturday evening banquet, kids will be treated to a movie night party so you can enjoy your meal.
•    Want to Get Away? – For the ladies, a special shopping trip awaits you on Saturday morning. You’ll shop the famous Newbury Street and have an opportunity to visit the Boston Public Gardens and ride the Swan Boats.
•    North Shore Concours d’Elegance – A special invitation for attendees, the North Shore Councours d’Elegance takes place in beautiful Beverly, Mass. on Sunday, July 28. You have an opportunity to complete in a Concours show and park in a special Cadillac section. More information will be mailed after you register for the Grand National.

Your host hotel is the Boston Marriott Quincy in historic Quincy, Mass. The hotel is conveniently located at the intersection of I-93 and Rte. 3 and offers easy access to Boston, Plymouth and Cape Cod.  There are over 450 rooms.
The hotel features three on-site restaurants, state-of-the-art fitness center, pool, and sauna. There is also complimentary shuttle service from adjacent bus and subway stations.  The room rate $119/night, valid from Saturday, July 28 through Sunday, August 4.
Join us as we celebrate American History, Cadillac and LaSalle history, and what makes us “quintessentially” New England.

For more information lick over to the New England Region of the Cadillac & LaSalle club and read all about host hotels etc. If you are planning on going drop a comment below and let me know.