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For my video; youtu.be/u0U3vNXpJHM,
Fourth Annual, Centennial High School Show 'N' Shine, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada,
You’re looking at a 1938 Cadillac 75 2-Door Convertible which just about didn’t make it off the drawing boards, as far as this composite goes. Both, the picture of the large barn-like structure in the background and the picture of this ’38 Caddy were recorded at the Grand Experience classic auto show at the Gilmore Museum in 2014 ……….but at different times, different locations and under slightly different lighting condition. The “time and place” posed no particular problem but the lighting conditions were the challenge which, quite frankly, I believe I have not fully overcome. Shadow, shadow……everywhere a shadow,
Blockin' out the scenery, breakin' my mind
Do this, don't do that, can't you do the shadow?
I told myself I would never attempt to place a car into a mixed lighting area (part sunlight, part in shadow) but as you see I did and although I attempted using about fifty different mixed shadow effects (as reflected on a portion of the car’s body by the tree on the far right), nothing looked right or believable. At somewhere around fifty, I threw up my hands and said - well, you don’t really want to hear what I said so let’s just say, I was at my wits end. I am sure if one looks at this scene critically, one will spot the inconsistencies, so don’t look at this scene critically. Just squint your eyes and imagine that everything in the picture is hunky-dory.
I believe the following, which was obtained from the conceptcarz web site pertains to ‘this particular car’ but without having the chassis number, I can’t be positive. Here is what conceptcarz/Daniel Vaughn writes I believe about, this car.
Coachwork: Fleetwood
Chassis Num: 3271250
High bid of $65,000 at 2008 RM Sothebys. (did not sell)
For 1938, Cadillac moved the headlamps into the front fenders for the up-market Series 65 and Fleetwood Series 75 models. The bodies became more curvaceous than that of the prior models, particularly from the rear. Optional dual sidemounts covers were hinged to the fenders. Quarter windows were sliding rather than hinged construction. Technical innovations for 1938 included column shift, a transverse muffler just behind the fuel tank, new wheels, a hypoid rear axle, horns hidden behind the grille, and a Synchro-Flex flywheel.
The Series 75 was given an increase in compression which lifted horsepower to 140. * Sporty looking but certainly not a speed demon.
This particular example wears an older restoration and painted in a soft yellow color. There are wide whitewall tires, a tan cloth top and refinished chrome accents. The interior upholstery is dark brown leather, and the dashboard is dark chocolate brown.
In 2008 this 1938 Cadillac Series 75 Convertible Coupe was brought to RM Auctions 'Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook' where it was estimated to sell for $75,000-$100,000. A high bid of $65,000 failed to satisfy the reserve and the car was left unsold.
By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2008
www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z15794/cadillac-series-75.aspx
PS: I know who the current owner is and where he lives but I would rather not say under this format. Actually, it’s immaterial since I know that I don’t! (own it, that is ;)
Hope ya’all enjoy…………………..
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2013, All-British Field Meet, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada,
Van Dusen, Botanical Garden.
Sadly..This car only goes from storage to the trailer to the spot..hardly ever gets driven..and the owner was proud of that..bad thing about AACA shows to me.
AACA Southeastern Meet 2016 , New Bern,NC
Here is a '67 Mustang Convertible. This iconic car created the "pony car" class. This '67 model was the first redesign of the 1st generation Mustang, and with this update the Mustang gain the big-block V8 engine. The car's size gotten a little bit bigger , thus, having more space in the interior as well.
Taken at the Friday night Milford Cruise-in held in Milford, Ohio.
While I think this is a very cool car, it isn't one I'd generally take unless it is in a better place to shoot it. (I prefer cars from the '40's or earlier) However, the red hubcaps and it's excellent condition drew me in to take a shot anyway. If I remember correctly, the interior was done in red and white leather. Very nice.
For my video; youtu.be/ymCKeNtgKok,
Dick's Classic Garage is a part of the Central Texas Museum of Automotive History. Founded in 1980, the museum is located in San Marcos, TX.
Parked at the drive-inn theatre between two equally iconic convertibles. The red beauty is a 1954 MG TF and you could pick up one of them for $2350 new. Packing 57 hp it also came with an unadvertised feature....owning one of these babys would turn you into a part-time auto mechanic. (Some might argue more than part-time.) The line was introduced in the 1930s and quite a few were brought back to the States by GIs returning from the European Theatre after the end of the War. AACA Museum in Hershey, PA.
A few weeks ago I had a photoshoot with this epic M6 and some other sportscars in Strasbourg, France. More coming soon!
When I first glimpsed it I thought this Astra looked quite tidy, but it appears to have sat for several years and its last MoT expired in early 2019.
Chassis n° 1913
Aguttes
Autoworld - Auction & Motion
Estimated : € 70.000 - 90.000
Sold for € 56.099
Autoworld
Brussels - Belgium
October 2025
More than any other brand, Amilcar is inextricably linked to the epic story of cyclecars, which were all the rage in the early 1920s. The definition was simple: three or four wheels, two seats, less than 350 kg without accessories, and an engine smaller than 1,100 cc. The specific and advantageous tax regime, which was abolished in 1925, nevertheless allowed a large number of manufacturers and assemblers to flourish. Among the plethora of models produced, Amilcars quickly came out on top. The first Amilcar, the CC, was equipped with a 904 cm³ 4-cylinder side-valve engine and a 3-speed gearbox. It was followed by the C4 (long chassis) and the CS, which was a little more ‘sporty’.
At the 1923 Paris Motor Show, the CGS (Grand Sport) made its debut. This new model was a great success, both commercially and in terms of sport, thanks in particular to its 1100 cc engine; it would be the brand’s greatest success. The car illustrated on these pages is one of these CGS models, restored from an original chassis, running gear and body (photos attached to the file). It is equipped with an M-type engine and has been upgraded with a differential axle, braking system and original CGS 4-speed gearbox. In good working order and sold with its custom-made covered trailer and a large set of parts, this Amilcar CGS, upgraded with CGS parts, is perfect for getting started in cyclecars