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Taken in MONA, Hobart
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a dream T model of the 1950s
parked next to me.
Une vieille MG décapotable de rêve
modèle T des années 50
stationnée près de chez moi
The Series Sixty-two was a model produced by Cadillac from 1940 through 1964 when it was renamed “Calais” for the 1965 model year. It was one of Cadillac’s most popular models. For the 1949 model year, the Series Sixty-two spawned the “Coupe deVille.”
For the 1953 model year the world was introduced to the very first Series Sixty-two Eldorado. The Series Sixty-two convertible was one of America’s most luxurious convertibles. Cadillac’s magnificent new design and craftsmanship were dramatically displayed in the 1957 Cadillac Series Sixty-two convertible.
Cadillac for the 1957 model year was completely redesigned. A Cadillac convertible was the celebrity among Cadillacs. There was no more gracious manner in which to enjoy open-air touring than the 1957 Series Sixty-two convertible. Its aristocratic flair was dramatic and pronounced.
Apart from the Biarritz convertible, the Series Sixty-two convertible was the most elegant convertible built in the land. It was the synthesis of two motoring worlds; it had all the panache of a ragtop and the comfort of a luxury car. Style code #6267F Series Sixty-two convertible had a base price of $5,225. (Cadillac repairs today run up tabs along these same dollar amounts…amazing)
The 1957 Cadillacs were all-new in design from the 1956 models. The 1957 cars presented a new sleekness in every line as witnessed by the Series Sixty-two convertible. They were built almost 3” lower in overall height.
The front end ensemble was boldly aggressive. It retained the “Dagmars.” The sweep of its new fender lines extended back to the redesign of the iconic Cadillac tail fins.
The convertible’s silhouette was highlighted by chrome-framed wheel openings and extended contour lines to both front and rear fenders. The fender skirts were dropped for a cleaner more contemporary look at the time.
All Cadillac bodies were built by the Fleetwood Division of Fisher Body under relentless quality control procedures. The Series Sixty-two convertible rode upon a long 129.5” wheelbase, had the luxury length of 220.9” and an 80” wide stance.
The Cadillac 6.0 litre 365 CID 16-valve V8 engine had five main bearings, intake silencer, and hydraulic lifters. It was constructed with cast iron, block and cylinder heads. The engine was equipped with a Rochester 4-bbl downdraft Quadrajet carburetor with equalized manifold, and automatic choke. It produced 300 hp @ 4,800 rpm with 542 Nm of peak torque @ 2,800 rpm. Performance was rated as 0-60 mph in 11.2 seconds, 0-100 mph in 33.1 seconds with a top speed of 119 mph. It could do the ¼ mile @ 81 mph in 18.1 seconds.
The Cadillac Series sixty-two convertible was a triumph of motoring distinction. Its unmatched comfort and spacious dignity was the finest expression of Cadillac’s dramatically new styling. In the way it looked and the way it drove, the 1957 Cadillac Series Sixty-two convertible introduced a brand new measure of excitement to modern luxury motoring…done in the manner only the “Standard of the World” could provide. This is another classic encore presentation…in the continuing saga of “As the Standard of the World Turns.”
notoriousluxury.com/2014/06/21/1957-cadillac-series-sixty...
The 33rd Annual Vintage Transport Extravaganza
Illinois Railway Museum
Union, Illinois 42.227808, -88.528444
August 4, 2024
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Roadsters..AC motor club heading west, posing in the x railroad hold!
SS Badger carferry..designed for over twenty heavy tall railcars, the tracks were blacktopped over to carry auto and trucks on, including adding the upper lot in back
One of the last crossings Summer~Autumn's mornings
..going to Manitowoc, Wisconsin, from
Ludington
Michigan
A Chrysler Convertible converted into a racing car, photographed in the Amsterdam Olympic Stadium (1935).
My colorization of Willem van de Poll´s image in the Dutch National Archief collection.
Seeing double with this cool car. Rotating a Honda S2000 at the aviation museum with Vanessa Annabella and the Victoria Camera club.
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[Deadwool] Blue Moon Watch
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My wife and I rarely argue anymore. By the time you reach our age, it simply takes too much energy.
That said, there is one issue we have been going back and forth on. As my body and reflexes have slowed down about as much as an aging NFL running back after a decade of hits from other behemoths, I have been pushing for us to buy a convertible to use year-round in my quest for the perfect wildlife shot.
Unfortunately, when I spot a potential shot of a bird or animal that is fairly unique, by the time I go through my responses and squeeze out of our vehicle to get a good perspective, the wildlife object of my camera is already in Iowa.
However, there are times when an individual bird cooperates when they recognize my growing frailties.
This eagle was lunching on a freshly run-over raccoon, located in the middle of a busy road. As we approached, it looked up, hesitated, then took off right in front of our vehicle to escape the traffic.
I quickly asked my wife to grab the steering wheel, pressed the down button on my window, leaned out like a short giraffe, and took this shot. I may be wrong, but I thought I saw a slight grin on the eagle’s face as it glimpsed me.
A convertible would have saved me a lot of effort.
(Photographed near Cambridge, MN)
Longer than a Duesenberg. Twice the horsepower of a Rolls-Royce. More costly than both put together. The Bugatti Royale was the ultimate automobile, making its owners feel like kings. Not only did it do everything on a grander scale than the world's other great luxury cars, it was also rare. Bugatti built only six Royales, whereas there were 481 Model J Duesenbergs and 1,767 Phantom II Rolls-Royces.
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Squamish Classic Car Show,
Collector Car Appreciation Day in BC,
Railway Museum of British Columbia,
Squamish, British Columbia, Canada.
The Fiat 124 Sport Spider is a convertible sports car marketed by Fiat for model years 1966–1982 and by Pininfarina for 1982–1985 model years. Designed by and manufactured at the Italian carrozzeria Pininfarina factory, the monocoque, front-engined, rear-drive Sport Spider debuted at the November 1966 Turin Auto Show with styling by Tom Tjaarda.