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Southern California Region of Cadillac & LaSalle Club, Inc. November-December 2012

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WINGS “FABULOUS PHYLLIS” BRINGS 90-YEAR-OLD CADILLAC TO PENSKE MEET! When was the last time you saw a 1923 Cadillac Type 61 Roadster with a female driver? At the November 11 Penske meet, of course! “Fabulous Phyllis” was kind enough to demonstrate the high-beam headlights (using a cable that raises the aim of the headlights slightly) and the cigar lighter (which pulls out of the dash on an electrical cord and a ring on the heating element must be rotated to heat it up). We were celebrating model years ending in “3” in this annual event, hosted by Penske CadillacBuick in Torrance. Practically all our cars were indoors. Our thanks go to the Penske team, including Jeff Fletcher, who opened the dealership at 8:30 for us. Also to our liaison, Calvin Jones, and Linda Leonard, who delivered our lunch. Always plenty of food at this event, and a very comfortable service department lunchroom, where many of us ate. Approximately 50 cars were displayed, and the 1963 Cadillacs were set up in the service aisle. Continued on page 6.

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Rob Leonard (Linda) President/Bookkeeper 5016 West 131st St. Hawthorne, CA 90250 [email protected] Calvin Jones (Beverly) Vice-President 323-293-4939 [email protected] Julian Cangelosi (Mary) Secretary/Business Manager 14401 Galy St. Tustin, CA 92780 714-832-9832 [email protected]

Craig Chally

Betsy and Jay Davenport Members-at-Large [email protected] [email protected]

Event Coordinator/Membership

1644 Meadowglen Ct. Newbury Park, CA 91320 805-498-1544 [email protected]

Linda Leonard (Rob) Merchandise Manager [email protected]

Gary Friedman (Kelly) Webmaster [email protected]

Phil Terry (Sandi) Western Regions VP 4701 N. 55th St. Phoenix, AZ 85018 [email protected]

Dave Ventresca Treasurer/Historian/Archivist [email protected] Omar Prioleau Member-at-Large [email protected]

“Tonneau us is to love us.”

COMING EVENTS February 10 Car Show and Lunch, Lakewood Country Club, Lakewood March 16 Multi-make Car Show, Marina Del Ray—Save the date—Details to come! April 13-14 Cadillac Through the Years, Town Square, Las Vegas. Register at www.cadillacthroughtheyears.org or via Las Vegas Region. National Driving Tour of Napa Valley, Grant’s Pass, Crater Lake and Redding June 3-7 Register by April 15. Hosted by NorCal Region: [email protected] or [email protected] July 31-Aug 3 Grand National, Boston Marriott Quincy, Massachusetts. [email protected] or visit www.2013gn.com Regional-National Car Show at Ruby’s, Redondo Beach August 11

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The Unique Cadillac Club is a socially-oriented club that brings together Cadillac enthusiasts to encourage the preservation, restoration, and enjoyment of these beautiful vehicles. The club features 1902-1979 Cadillacs. Meetings are 5:30-8:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month February-November at the Automobile Driving Museum, 610 Lairport Street, El Segundo. For additional information, please contact Calvin Jones at 310-213-9413.

The Crest & Wings is the newsletter of Southern California Region of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club, Inc. Please contact Gary ([email protected]) for advertising information and rates for both the newsletter and the website. For membership information please go to www.clcsocal.com or contact Craig ([email protected]).

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The Rob Report I write this on New Year’s day while contemplating what 2013 has is store. At this moment the Fiscal Cliff is very much unresolved, with my employment and the country’s economy very much uncertain as a result. Despite this, I plan to make the most of the coming year. Auction week in Scottsdale is less than two weeks away. Linda and I will be there Wednesday the 16th though Saturday the 19th, hitting my favorite three auctions—Barrett Jackson (America’s last great circus), Russo & Steele (best variety of muscle and collector cars) and Silver (classics I can afford). We also look forward to some non-automotive related shopping. You can find us at the B -J CLC booth on Wednesday morning the 16th. I hope to see many of you there! With the new year we lose our newsletter editor Tom Hall to other pursuits. In the absence of a volunteer I will take on this task. The C&Ws will be shorter and bimonthly or perhaps quarterly. The emphasis will be to get event info to the membership in a timely fashion. If I do not have time to create a newsletter then you may simply get a registration flyer and email reminder from Craig. Speaking of email, if you currently get the C&Ws vie U.S. post and now have access to email (yourself, through your spouse, or through your children or grandchildren), please get us your email address. The ability to email the C&Ws, event info, and other club-related bulleting reduces the workload of the club’s board members. Our next event is the annual show at Lakewood on February 10. This has been changed from a luncheon to a brunch to avoid a price increase. We will eat at 11:30 rather than noon. Due to last year’s great success hearing member‘s Cadillac-related stories for entertainment we will again call on the willing from each table to share short stories (five minutes or less). This was great fun last year and will be again. The Lakewood registration flyer is the final page of this newsletter—Register now! Happy New Year to all.

Rob

BASEBALL CAPS Order your SoCal CLC caps today! BLACK only — one size fits all. $25 each, postage included. Please see below for ordering information.

POLO SHIRTS SoCal CLC Polos are available in RED or BLACK, in both MEN’s and WOMEN’s cuts. $35 each, postage included. Please specify SIZE and COLOR and include your name, address, and phone number when ordering. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION of CLC, Inc. c/o Linda Leonard 5016 West 131st St. Hawthorne, CA 90250-5021

DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME: http://autos.aol.com/article/102-year-old-woman-still-drives-her-82-year-old-car/? ncid=txtlnkusauto00000020&a_dgi=aolshare_email Congratulations to Robert LeCoque (Pacific Northwest Region), Charles Thompson (Northern California Region) and Bernie Moen (Snake River Region) for producing regional newsletters for western regions every month for eleven or twelve months of 2012.

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OBSCURE CARS OF YESTERYEAR

NATIONAL CORNER

The obscure car in the July-October issue is a 1931 Reo Flying Cloud. It has an 8-cylinder engine. It is one of the first American cars to have its model name in words, rather than a series number. This particular example sold for $41,800.00 in 2011. None of our readers ventured to identify this car. Please see page 5 for a new obscure car. (There is no charge or ridicule for guessing incorrectly!)

The Boston Marriott (Quincy) is accepting reservations for the 2013 CLC Grand National. Use booking code "CADCADA”. Visit the hotel online at http:// www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bosqu-boston-marriottquincy/. Or, you can call the central Marriott reservation desk at 1-800-228-9290. The national board meeting is January 10-12 in Denver.

EDITORIAL

joint meets with other insured clubs? Using interactive parts of a region’s web site? Receiving this newsletter? A region’s mailing list reveals nothing about attendance. We are told that the CLC provides liability insurance of some sort. The CLC does not have the last word about coverage in any particular incident, however, and few regions have ever seen the policy document itself (not to be confused with certificates of insurance and other summaries). Regions should read the policy document and its riders to manage their risk. They may find some surprises. The CLC’s power to determine whether regions continue to be chartered, rather than insurance expense, should be the basis for banning non-member “participation”, if that is still the key word. No region should find itself in the dog house on this subject until prohibited non-member activity has been thoroughly defined, after considering proposals from the regions and with full understanding of insurance coverage. National management’s resolutions for 2013 should include distributing a complete list of prohibited nonmember activities, so that regions may manage themselves accordingly. National should distribute copies of the insurance policy, which most regions have never seen in all its boilerplate. National officers should also distribute to each region long overdue written guidance about safety at events. Tom Hall

The national CLC board sets membership policy. Its ban on non-member “participation” once was a sentence in the CLC Constitution, but was removed from it roughly nine years ago. Why? Club policy on the matter is still vague and is less visible since that amendment. Regions should be concerned. A crack-down against non-member “participation” was announced in the October 1991 Self-Starter, which reprinted comments by another car club to explain CLC policy. The borrowed VMCCA comments suffered from fuzzy thinking about liability, in particular the possibility of members having unlimited personal liability for the wrongdoing of a non-member (a possibility that is avoided by maintaining corporate status). With that issue of Self-Starter, national management also tied the vague ban on non-member “participation” to liability insurance, saying in effect, “We buy your insurance, so you’ll do as we say.” But what has it said since? Twenty-one years later, regions are still trying to determine the boundaries of the prohibited “participation”. Indeed, many regions may not be aware that certain family members at home are not club members. A non-member entering a car in a display is prohibited. How about riding along to an event with a member who is driving? Walking among our cars at an event? Taking photos? Eating the region’s box lunch? Holding 4

The CLC Museum and Research Center will build its museum on the 90-acre complex at the Gilmore Car Museum near Kalamazoo, Michigan. See the site on YouTube: http:// www.youtube.com/user/angelle166? feature=mhum#p/a/u/1/MGK_UTp_-7k. Donations to build the new museum building are greatly needed and appreciated and are tax deductible. P.O. Box 252796, West Bloomfield, MI 48325.

OBSCURE CARS OF YESTERYEAR What kind of car is it? Hints: “Orphan make. Body dies said to be sold to Nissan around 1937.” The first member who correctly identifies the model year (exactly) and make wins a free CLC windshield decal. Send your answer at once to [email protected].

PREDICTIONS FOR 2013 AND BEYOND BY ZOLTAN THE GREAT

be sold in 2013. (2) General Motors stock will sell in a range from $23.00 to $30.00 per share in 2013. (3) By the end of 2013, GM and a major Japanese auto maker will each announce a large-scale recall for cars made since 2009. (4) Fiat/Chrysler will develop a Fiat station wagon. (5) Tata will unveil a car made partly of eggplant vindaloo. (6) The 1938 Series 90 Sedan will sell for $59k in the Barrett-Jackson auction at Scottsdale in January 2013. (7) The heavily modified 1939 La Salle convertible will sell in the same auction within $4,000 of the sale price of the Series 90 mentioned above. (8) The average price of 87-octane gasoline will reach no higher than $4.65 in western LA County in 2013. (9) The 2013 Indianapolis 500 race will have something unusual. (10) There will be no heavy trucks, busses or La Salles at the next All-GM Meet. (11) A SoCal Region member will get a new garage door. (12) Zoltan probably will not have any predictions for 2014.

Last February, Zoltan was close in predicting that bidding for a modified 1949 Fleetwood 60S auctioned by RM at Amelia Island would not reach $50k. It sold for $52,250.00. He was also close in predicting that the 1906 Cadillac Model K would sell at the Amelia Island auction for $105k. It went for $99k. He was another $2,000 off in saying that the 1958 Eldorado Brougham would sell for around $107k. It sold for $99k, just like the 1906 Model K. Zoltan was completely mistaken about the rediscovery of a particularly interesting Cadillac or La Salle in a barn find. No one revealed an unusual one. And now, as the images begin to take shape in the crystal ball, here are Zoltan the Great’s predictions for 2013 and beyond: (1) The Class 25 Authenticity Manual, covering rear wheel drive Cadillacs 1971-76 except Seville, will go on sale in the first quarter. Fewer than 50 copies will 5

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PLEASE KEEP YOUR REGIONAL AND NATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS CURRENT TO PARTICIPATE IN GREAT EVENTS LIKE THESE.

Other unusual cars included Dave Ventresca’s 1953 Eldorado, the Best of Show 1933 Cadillac Town Sedan, and John Eggum’s jazzy orange 1959 Coupe de Ville. Miss Cashmere chose our raffle winners. Many beautiful cars, but also many drippy ones. Please make it a point to look under your cars this year and stop leaks.

BEST OF SHOW 1933 Cadillac V-8 Town Sedan, Hoyt Sullivan CLASS 1 1902-1952 1st 1949 Series 62 convertible, Dennis Copeland 2nd 1941 Series 62 convertible, John Altamura CLASS 2 1953-1958 1st 1953 Series 62 convertible, Calvin Jones 2nd 1958 Eldorado Biarritz, John Altamura CLASS 3 1959-1962 1st 1960 Series 62 coupe, Tony Hiller 2nd 1961 Series 62 convertible, Terry Beasley CLASS 4 1963 1st 1963 Series 62 convertible, Austin Green 2nd 1963 Series 62 convertible, Rod Morison CLASS 5 1964-1975 1st 1970 Coupe de Ville, Pat Halvorsen 2nd 1964 De Ville convertible, Michael Roberson CLASS 6 1976 AND NEWER 1st 1976 Fleetwood Brougham, Julian Cangelosi 2nd 1982 Seville, Terry Grace

Terry Beasley puts the finishing touches on his 1961 convertible in the Penske service department.

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Early-bird Kevin McCray positions his 1958 Eldo Biarritz. We had two ′58 Biar-ritzy at Penske! At right is John Altamura’s.

The “Biarritz” name was put on special edition Eldorado coupes from 1976. At left is Dave Willison’s ′78 Biarritz Custom Classic. At right, Oliver Ennols arrives in his 1947 Series 62 sedan.

We filled the Penske service department. At left is a featured 1963 car. At right is the Best of Show car, a 1933 Town Sedan. Calvin Jones (center) is joined by four of the 1963 Cadillac owners. From left to right, Jesus Aguilar, Austin Green, Sedgwick McCray and Rodney Morison. Each 1963 owner received a commemorative plaque. 1963 owners in attendance but not pictured: Garth Higgins & George Sellers.

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Above, Mary “Cookie” Williams polishes her 1950 Series 62 sedan. At top right, Jerry Bieser prepares his 1949 Series 62 sedan. This car is dark blue. At right, Dennis Copeland and his daughter accept a First in Class award.

What’s your problem? If you bought antique car parts or restoration services in the last couple of years, you may have been disappointed at least once. For example, the editor discovered that a certain brand of car cover begins to disintegrate after about eight months of exposure to the sun. Getting it replaced under the two-year warranty was no small task. (More info available on request.) Our region has from time to time published lists of suppliers, without endorsing them. For more up-to-date information about service providers, there is a relatively recent collection of customer reviews on line at Angie’s List. Angie’s List (www.angieslist.com) is growing quickly, thanks to customer reviews. It includes customer impressions about construction contractors, restaurants, doctors and lawyers. A membership accessory is available for collector car services. Annual membership fees for Angie’s List are nominal, compared to what we spend on fixing up our cars, and the chance to vent is therapeutic if negotiations with the provider have failed. Of course, not all customers have totally honest reports, so the reviews must be taken with a grain of salt.

Picture Car Locator specializes in supplying vehicles for the motion picture and television industries, print advertising, music videos, and certain promotional events. Car rental fees are based on the type of vehicle and length of the rental. They range between $150.00 to as high as $1,900.00 a day. Car owners are said to be paid before the shoot. Most vehicles must be in good running condition. They may only be operated by qualified drivers or persons selected by Picture Car Locator. Vehicles are not repainted for their roles, although certain decals or stickers may be applied with permission. Vehicles are returned clean. Most vehicles are photographed within 40 miles of Los Angeles. http://picturecarlocator.com

Speaking of services, check this out for replating plastics and some metal yourself: http ://www.yout ube.com/watch?v=A 1cTpSZ1l8&feature=youtu.be Thanks to Jim Davidson

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1959 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe Medium blue. $30,000 OB. Ed Batt, 714-964-1345. 1964 De Ville Convertible Medium blue with two-tone interior, bucket seats, console. Parts and special tow bar included. Needs minor body work. $9,500 OBO. Lou, 323-913-5989.

$30 TWO FOR $50

FENDER COVERS CLC fender covers provide maximum protection for the fenders of your Pride & Joy. Under the printed vinyl top layer is an integral rubber-type underlayment of extra thick padding for superior cushioning. Parallel seams above the logo conveniently hold loose hardware. Edges are trimmed in heavy-duty black welting and stitched in white. 42 inches long by 26 inches wide. $30; two for $50, postage included. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. Please specify red or dark blue and include your name, address and phone number when ordering.

SOCAL CLC c/o Linda Leonard 5016 West 131st St. Hawthorne, CA 90250-5021

MARKETPLACE

1970 Eldorado 52k miles, black over white. $16,500 OBO. Kelly 818-500-8881, [email protected]. 1974 Eldorado Convertible Regal Blue Firemist, white interior. Family owned since new. Dr. Don, 714-504-7761, [email protected]. 1983 Seville 240k miles, but second engine installed. Blue. Some reupholstery and rear body work done. $1,995. Garry, [email protected]. 1998 Eldorado White, always garaged. $5,000.00. Allen Marquardt, 661-816-6600. Wanted: 1947-1949 Cadillac Sedanette, preferably 1949 Series 62. Not looking for a project car or a concours trailer queen, but just something that looks sharp inside and out that I can reliably drive around locally for fun. Randall 818-876-0801 or [email protected]

We have space for your text ad concerning Cadillacs or La Salles. No charge.

TO PLACE OR RENEW YOUR AD, PLEASE CONTACT THE EDITOR, [email protected].

Southern California Region of Cadillac & LaSalle Club, Inc.

Lakewood Country Club Car Show & Brunch Sunday, February 10, 2013 – 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. SoCal CLC members, along with their family and friends, are invited to drive their Cadillacs and LaSalles to the Lakewood Country Club for our annual Winter Car Show and Brunch. Weather permitting, cars will be parked on the lawn! Donuts and coffee served at 9:30. Brunch, including Eggs Benedict, Margarita Chicken, and Salmon with Lemon Beurre Blanc served at 11:30. Juices, tea, and coffee are included. Complete bar and wine selection are available at extra cost. RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE ONLY - RESERVE NOW!!! Driving Directions: - 91 Fwy. to Lakewood Exit. Go south to Carson Street. Go right/west to Clubhouse Dr. - 405 Fwy. to Lakewood/Willow Exit. Go north to Carson St. Go left/west to Clubhouse Dr. - 605 Fwy. to Carson St. Exit. Go west to Clubhouse Dr.

For questions call Craig Chally, 805-498-1544 Please mail the form below by February 1st with your check payable to “SoCal CLC” to:

Craig Chally, 1644 Meadowglen Court, Newbury Park, CA 91320-3470

SORRY, NO REGISTRATION AFTER FEBRUARY 1! YES, I will attend the Winter Car Show and Brunch at the Lakewood County Club! Enclosed is my check payable to SoCal CLC for $39 per person Name: ________________________ Email: ____________________________________ Phone: (

) __________ Number of persons attending: ______ Total Enclosed: $________

Year, make and style of car(s) for display: _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________