Classics

Cadillac Tow Truck

I was just watching “You Don’t Know Dixie” on the History channel and they had an interesting piece on the very first tow truck. I bet many of you didn’t know that the first tow truck was a Cadillac.

First Cadillac Tow Truck.

Ernest Holmes from Chattanooga Tennessee chopped his 1913 Cadillac in half and rigged it up so that he could pull trucks out of ditches. The day before someone flipped their Model T in a ditch and it took all day with 6 men to get it out. He figured there had to be a better way. He went back to his shop and the tow truck was born.

If you would like to learn more visit International Towing Museum

The show was very enlightening and if you get a chance to see it I recommend doing so. Here is the preview from the History Channel.

1967 Cadillac Eldorado Pictures

By Vinny O'Hare

Today I bring you a 1967 Cadillac Eldorado that belongs to Greg Nieberding.

Greg wanted everyone to see his Classic Cadillac after we put up pics of his friend Jim’s 1967 Cadillac last week.

I am a friend of Jim’s in Mississippi whose sent you images of his 1967 Sedan de Ville. He thought you and your readers might enjoy my 1967 Eldorado. That color? Capri Aqua Metallic!

I love the way the paint jumps off the screen. This must be a real beauty to see in person. I don’t think I have seen a Cadillac in this color.

1967 Cadillac Rare pain job — Rear View of Greg's 1967 Cadillac Eldorado

Thanks Greg for sending the pictures in.

Tell Us About Your Cadillac

For years now I have been doing the post by email and uploading the pictures. I am testing out a new service that allows our members to upload their own pictures and tell their story just like Greg did above. After Sharing your Cadillac story with us I will put it up for all to enjoy. Of course you can still send me an email with details and pictures if you like.

Help out the Cadillac Club

Are you on Facebook, Twitter or Google+. If you are you can help spread the word every time I make a post by clicking on the Like, Tweet or Google+ buttons that are always on the bottom of the page. This helps more Cadillac owners find the site and share their pictures with us all. I know our group is a little older(and wiser)than most of the kids on these social networks but it really does help and I appreciate all the love I can get to the site.

If you are on Twitter you can add our site to your profile. After you log in go to SETTINGS then PROFILE you will see a section that says WEB just enter https://www.cadillaccountryclub.com in the space and hit save. If you need help just let me know. Vinny@cadillaccountryclub.com

Thanks Vinny

1967 Cadillac Sedan Deville Pictures

By Vinny O'Hare

Today I am writing this newsletter from my brothers house in Syracuse New York as I had a mandatory evacuation due to hurricane Irene. When the Mayor gave the mandatory order I decided that houses can be replaced but your life can’t. I have received over 50 emails asking if I was ok so I figure I make a post to let everyone know we are ok. The water was about a foot from coming in my house as you can see from the picture.

Jim’s 1967 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Hard Top

This week I received an email from Jim with pictures of his 1967 Cadillac. Here is the email:

Good morning Vinny,

I am pleased to have joined your Cadillac Country Club, one of my best friends in Dallas sent me the info. I actually got him to buy his first old Cadillac a few years ago. I own and attached a few pics a 67 Cadi Sedan deVille hard top. I have had the car for about 7 yrs and have had no major problems it is amazing how well built these cars are. I am deeply in love with the new Cadillac Ciel. I can only hope it goes to production, but like the XLR it can happen ( which by the way I have an 05 XLR). Look forward to chatting with other Cadillac lovers!

Passenger side picture of 1967 Cadillac — Jim's 1967 Cadillac

Front bumper picture of 1967 Cadillac — Isn't she a beauty of a Cadillac

Rear view of 1967 Cadillac — Nice and Clean 1967 Cadillac

Thanks for sending in the pictures Jim. She sure is a beauty. I hope everyone reading this did ok from the storm also. We have a large member base on the East Coast.

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