Salute to Elvis!
2011/12 The Thirties & Forties May '13 Official magazine of The Cadillac La Salle Club of NZ [Inc] formed 1973 write to the editor - [email protected]
or those of us that are Elvis affectionos, a replica pink ‘56 Caddy is a sight to behold, especially when the example has been painstakingly and lovinglyF re-created over nearly a decade. Hawkes Bay CLCNZ member, Brian Pascoe had a dream. His inspiration in the form of an image of Elvis standing alongside his ‘all pink’ mid fifties Caddy, right down to the black and white ‘hounds-tooth’ (chequered pattern) upholstery - attention to detail is high. I have seen a number of great Cadillac examples here in NZ and this would be by far, one of our clubs very, very best. Well done Brian and Colleen - it’s a real credit to you both and deservedly appear on this months cover! Let’s hope we can see you and you ‘56 at the 40th! each Hop (‘BH’) 2013 continues to build on the solid success it has enjoyed since year 2000. The 13th, was no less big, brilliant and we all basked in the later summer sun. The weather was marvellous and for five days one couldB be forgiven for thinking we were well into the first month of autumn enjoying blue skies and mid 20s every day. I counted BH car sticker numbers over 1100 and on the Saturday, they reckon there was in excess of 100,000 people in town. That could well be accurate - the crowds were simply huge all day and into the night. The funny thing that intrigued me was the number of more senior folk (older than me of course) in their 60s; 70s and some in their 80s rockin’ and rollin’ well into the night and out-numbering the teenagers at 10 to 1 - i counted! Old rock n’rollers never die, they attend beach hop! ur picture at the top of this page this month is ‘Beach Hop on a platter’ (or could it be The Platters?) ust in on the email is the news that YOUR NZ club magazine, FINZ has won another ‘Old Cars’ “Golden Quill” O - how grand and well done my fellow members and all those overseas CLC members who have contributed to FINZ inJ the past and hopefully will continue into the future! s the winter months grow closer, take note our Sky-TV medium is launching a new Channel ‘13’ at 1300 hours on May 13th! It’s called the ‘Jones’ (can someone email me and let me know the connection). It is entirely made up ofA old TV series, all those that were a ‘blast from the past’- like Bonanza; Star Trek; Dad’s Army; Open All Hours; Happy Days; Kojak; The Sweeney; The Beverley Hillbillies; Mork and Mindy; The Thunderbirds and more. Should be cool! s i close for this month, I am working on next months issue already (in my mind) and let me just say it will be “great” Aastly - if anyone from down under is going to the Grand Nats in Boston, please let me know. I’d love to speak with you about your plans and maybe you can do a story for me? Just email me at: [email protected] and i willL ring you. Ok, thats it for this month. Us BOP members are going to the ‘drive-in movie’ of ‘Grease’ in a few days time, i’ll report back on our night out. Until next month, cruise safe ~ Ron.
Celebrating our 40th Anniversary in 2013!
2 cadillacclubofnz.org Beach Hop 2013 at the beach in Whangamata, NZ Over summer, NZ serves up a great menu of big car events to attend. Kumeu Car Festival in January; Concours de’Elegance in February (both in Auckland); Beach Hop in March - not forgetting the bi-Annual ‘AmeriCARna’ in New Plymouth - next will be 2014. One of the biggest is ‘Beach Hop’ drawing Kiwis from all parts of NZ including the ‘deep south’; Australia and even the USA. This year, the event # 13th, attracted over 1100 entrants and said to be over 100,000 people attending the main Saturday event. It was literally ‘bumper-to-bumper’ old cars and ‘shoulder- to-shoulder’ entrants and spectators. A group of us BOP members went along and had a great time. Read about what we got up to and drool over the many, many cool cars and characters that make Beach Hop, tops! ..ed
The ‘Hop’ runs Wed thru Sun. Day one is at the old gold-mining town of Waihi. The building to the far left is a historic 1800s mining pump house. It has not only been moved several hundred metres from a previous site (in one piece) but is now a ‘sound shell’ of sorts, echoing fab rock music from ‘Tim & The Rockets’. Local school children danced and even some colourful rock n’ roll dancers got into the act! Pic at far right is the ‘Martha Gold mine’ - still in business and making money or should that be ‘mining money!’ - ed
American iron as far as the eye can see. Some parked alongside the mine itself. Nice Mopar, Ford, Buick, Caddies and T-birds - many in mint condition
The Fairlane above was ‘oh so pretty’ and colours really suited it. Amazing black ‘57 Bel Air. Mint ‘65 Impala rag top. CLCNZ member, Gloria from the BOP wearing colour matching flowery dress to co-ordinate with partner (and CLCNZ member) Ted William’s early 50s Buick with modern running gear and interior. Ted, an upholsterer by trade, created an ‘vinyl LP record hand-bag’. From the enquiries, he could sell a few!
Lavender Impala was a nice example. Gorgeous black mid-50s Fairlane. CLCNZ member, Neville Carter’s mandarin-orange ‘65 Caddy whilst ‘61 was lowered and loaded. Your ed loved the black ‘63 Galaxie, both it and the ‘66 Impala were superb examples. More pics follow....>>>
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Not often you see 3 AMX Javelins. Big Bad orange; red/ white and blue and Big Bad green examples. Mercury treats above and below
Here’s that Galaxie - wow! Look at the crowd in Waihi town. Now here’s a rarity, ‘65 Rambler Marlin - great order too.
All around there are 50s Pontiacs, Mercs and Chevs - most in mint order and period colours - glorious! To the right, BOP members Kevin and Christine Condor’s lovely ‘61 alongside BOP Delegate, Steve Gill’s ‘65 affectionally known as ‘Black Betty!’
Here’s our own “Sam Hunt” - a man with a way with his words and always, a ‘pen at the ready!’ - ed. Beach Hop, it was a date on the calendar. The time arrived to participate in it, which we did. Now we have arrived back home from it. The next best thing is to write about it. Cruised into Whangamata 5.30 pm. You could feel the town just starting to come alive with the build up of people, cars, caravans, hot rods, trucks and bikes that make up the exciting beach hop scene. The Lincoln [once known as the Corvette] - a quiet watering hole, at this stage, to quench ones thirst after a pleasant drive. Meeting up with a few early birds, from our BOP club and making plans for this awesome event. Accommodation is a rented condo right opposite the Whangamata club. A big thanks to those club members who thoughtfully arranged our grouse digs for the beach hop. Wednesday morning and its group up time to cruise to the Waihi scene. Five hundred classic vehicle’s squeeze into the main street of Waihi, it’s enough to make your eyes water. A pure wonder land of the most magnificent toys from earlier times. Being a lover of Caddies there was one in particular that stood out. Brian Pascal’s pink 1958 Coupe deVille. This gentleman is a true enthusiast along with a long list of others, of being well gifted in the art of restoration and breathing life into these items of beauty. Of course there are many more outstanding Caddies that come to mind like Kevin Cottons “Taupo 1” a red 1952 Caddie convertible. That’s to name but a few in communality that are in alignment with these classics. In Waihi the judges have their own point of view of what represents a splendid example of fine workmanship in car restoration. Prizes going to a white 1957 Olds 3rd prize a 1949 Ford Mercury 2nd prize and 1st prize an orange 1953 Studebaker. Hot rods 3rd prize 1931 Willys, 2nd 1936 Morris and 1st prize a yellow 1947 jail bar. I’m sure we all have our own point of view as to what makes up a winner. Also on display are the beach hop vehicle’s to win and bid, along with a 1956 Thunderbird from classic car insurance. All you have to do is win, win, and win. Well girls and boys that’s the first day done and dusted. Stay tuned for further stories on beach hop coming your way soon. Day 2 and it’s the Coromandel. A bright sunny day with a good grouping up of Caddies. Thames is in our destination with its Kiwiana sights to delight us. We get to see a lot of country side while we cruise in this beautiful place we call” New Zealand” There’s more to beach hop than good looking machines. The other thing that springs to mind is the broader perspective of alignment in the joy people receive whilst participating in these events. The town of Thames is a buzz with its own unique energy. Pepper Tree cafe and restaurant is a welcome stop over for lunch. Everyone’s feed and watered as we make our way to Coroglenn Pub. When it comes to hot afternoons cold beer does it for me and this pub delivers nicely. >>continued>>
Scenic cruise. Gas station man in Coromandel township was happy to see two thirsty Caddies at an ‘eye-watering’ $2.39.9 a litre! BOP members gather in down-town Coromandel. Nice Lincoln at Coroglen pub. Caddies look great at any angle
4 cadillacclubofnz.org The bigger pics are the Editors choice of cars. Favs include Mopar; Pontiac; Ford - each one immaculate and ‘as if’ they were just driven off the movie set of ‘Peggy Sue gets married’- ed Ed’s favourites was this ‘beyond words’ ‘57 Plymouth Fury. Super incredible attention to detail, right down to the record player. Look Beach Hop 2013 at these ‘as new’ door panels. A Fab Ford complete with ‘Bumble-bee’ at top of aerial! And one heck-of-a Pontiac Bonneville in all at the beach in Whangamata, NZ its awesomeness - what a great ‘hop!’ - ed
Day 3 brings us to Onemana Beach. There is an ocean of cars by the ocean. The sun is shinning again and the Beach Hop organises are happy with that. Bands are playing music that’s pleasing to the ear. Then there is the Woodstock Thunder sound offs. I thought the bands had plenty of volume. When the sound off cars fire up they catch every ones attention. Straight away one can hear why they call it Woodstock Thunder.!! The big thunder prize went to the West Australian gentleman” Mr. John Turnham”. The beast that roared was a 1940 Willies drag car/ road car. This machine dose the quarter mile in the 10 sec bracket at the nostalgia drags. >>Continued>>
5 cadillacclubofnz.org News and Stories from around our Regions & Globally
Email your pics and stories to [email protected] AUCKLAND, NZ - Attention Auckland Club Members / Regional Delegates: Cadillac Club of NZ - 40th Anniversary Accommodation update - Thurs 31st Oct to Monday 4th November. First Notification: Room rates for the Sudima Hotel Rotorua have now been distributed below. The organisers (Tauranga CLSC - Steve Gill) are very keen to have everyone stay at the one venue. A welcome desk will be set up with daily updates on the days events - meeting point etc. To book now please read the details enclosed with this mag. I don’t know the cancellation policy for the Sudima Hotel but it is likely to be on the web site. A request for `indication of attendance ‘ has been in the last 2-3 magazines - please let Steve know at [email protected] at your earliest convenience. It is hoped that we will get a good attendance from the Auckland area - please let me if you are going / when you book as I would like to keep a tally. Regards Enid Service Auckland Delegate PS - We are aware that a number of members from overseas will be flying into Auckland the last week of October and there is an opportunity to provide some good will and good cheer by providing them with a lift down to Rotorua – Enid will provide more details later – editor. CLSC Akld Region – Event Calendar - Got an idea / wish list for an event?? Contact Ed 09 522 2250 / 027 5222253 - Enid 09 2651228 / 021 955802 May 2013 Sunday 5th May NZ Petrolhead Breakfast at Bellagio - MONTHLY EVENT Plunket Ave Manukau City from 7.30am. Meet n mingle all classic cars welcome. Sat 4th & Sun 5th May Overnight run to Whangarei with Mercedes Car Club - CLUB EVENT Shed raids, dinner in Whangarei on Sat and a visit to Car Museum on SH14 Maungatapere (Can’t miss it, old dairy factory on the left hand side of the road, after you turn right onto SH14 from Otaika Valley Road). Café next door too. Had previously been by invitation - now open to the public - HUGE shed - need at least 1/2 day. Please let Enid know if you are interested [email protected] / 09 2651228 / 021 955802 (Brian & Enid unavailable that weekend) NORTHLAND - Northland run set down for second Tuesday of April has been postponed until second Tuesday 14th May TARANAKI - Hi Ron. Saturday 6th April. 6 Caddies and one 1965 Chevy Impala left the Naki and headed for the King country for the great N Z sheep muster and sheep race down the main street of Te Kuiti. Met at 9am and was raining so just sat in our cars until all arrived. Set out from 3a corner to Mokau and the hellos were said over a cup of coffee and scones, the cars looking great parked in a row outside the cafe. Then onto Te Kuiti arriving in town Main Street closed and where to park 7 nice shinny cars, then spotted a club car park and they were more than happy for us to park there for a few hours whilst in town. A leisurely walk up the main street where there was a hundred or so stalls set up all selling their handcrafts, food plants etc., there was also bag pipes playing; rock n roll bands, clowns and a heap of entertainment for all to enjoy. Then at 1215pm right on time a steam train from Glenbrook vintage railway rolled into town, the engine was Jessica made in 1946 with 8 or so carriages on behind filled with Jaffas and other passengers from the north. At 2 pm the sheep race down the main street was on and some 1208 sheep raced past I know I counted them. Then we met back at the club and had a couple of lemonades before heading back to the Naki, stopping at the berry farm for a real fruit ice-cream - this was a treat. So a great day out had by all. The cars all looked great and all made it home safe and sound. By Brian Gillett. Thanks Brian - great coverage - ed.
Dear Cadillac La Salle members and enthusiasts world-wide LATEST UPDATE from Steve Gill, 40th Anniversary Event Director [email protected]
Hi Ron. We have started to receive registrations and I will give a numbers update next month. Our President/ Treasurer is investigating a ‘PayPal’ facility for overseas members payments and he will notify me and Ron on how this goes. If you encounter any difficulties with your Sudima bookings, email me and I am only too happy to help.
As time goes on, we will be providing a ‘Tour menu’ that hopefully will whet your appetite with all the best the Bay of Plenty region has on offer from the sandy shores of Mount Manuganui to the mountain shores of the great Lake Taupo and lots of forestry beauty in between. We have some of the loveliest NZ landscapes right here in the Bay of Plenty and it should be green-as at the time of year we are planning to enjoy our 40th, so make sure you have plenty of room on your digital camera’s SD card! My Bay of Plenty members and me had some really fun times at the Beach Hop last month. Lots of laughs, and great cruising through some lovely countryside - all good practice for the 40th! I am sure my fellow BOP members will join me in congratulating Sonja and Blair Mead for organising and distributing a ‘sample’ 40th Anniversary t-shirt. As you maybe able to see in the pic, it is a dark grey with our 40th logo on the front chest and a ‘53 Caddy on the back with a New Zealand motif theme on the perimeter. How much do we owe you guys? If you like the look of these shirts, drop me a line so we can guage interest and we’ll look at printing a limited run to sell on a ‘placed-order basis’. That’s it for now - send me any questions or feedback to my email address. Regards – Steve Gill, Event Director [and Bay of Plenty Area Delegate] - 40th CLCNZ Celebrations
We recommed you attend these 3 big global events: 1] CLCNZ 40th Anniversary 2013. 2] CLC Grand European 2013. 3] ‘The 2014 Cadillac LaSalle Australian Nationals’ (held in WA, Aust) 6 cadillacclubofnz.org Beach Hop 2013 at the beach in Whangamata, NZ
These guys above were the ‘coolest cats’ at the hop! With name tags we said hello to the likes of ‘Sky; River; Wind and so on...!’ Left, nice V8 in immaculate ‘Allard’. American iron as far as the eyes can see - even a few ‘colour-co-ordinated caravans’ in tow!
Day 4 Cruise time again up to the main street of Whangamata. The crowd this year had an estimated number 100,000 people. This is a sight you don’t every day of the week. Parking up is one thing walking around is another. Mind you it’s part of the hop in all its awesomeness. A 1965 Ford Falcon Ranchero Ute was the prize of the day given away by the hop promoter’s. As night time sets in the Elvis impersonators are in full swing. Brian Childs is an impressive Elvis entertainer with his signing and dancing on the table tops of a local bar. Much to every ones approval and delight.
Day 5 starts with a band playing good listening music at the domain. A big stage announcement for the winners of the 1965 Ford Falcon Futura and a 1960 Road haven Caravan. There’s always going to be winners of prizes on the day. People who could have claimed a prize on the day, and the people looking forward to claiming a prize another day. It’s all part of our famous NZ Beach Hop.
Well that’s the Beach Hop Round Up for another year. Have a good one Caddie Cruisers. As Always Our Club Is Easily Satisfied With The Very Best. Cheers Steve.
Cute Nash Metropolitan restored by the elderly owner and powered by a 1500cc Austin motor. Very original
Buicks; Dodges; Olds - even a Jensen Intercepter with a Mopar V8 Todd & Kim Wylie’s ‘bluer than blue’ Cad. Amazing ‘50 Caddy done in grape; look at this maroon Olds, whiter than white Ranchero. Plexi-top Sun Valley and Kiwi-home-made ‘cab-over’
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The great thing about being in the BOP region is the amount of laughs we have, seemingly where-ever we go. No different at Beach hop. Some of these pics depict what we got up to like: >BOP Delegate, Steve Gill thinks he may have had one too many lemonades. So he walks over to a parked Police car and tells them of his concerns - they measure his breath limit and yep, ‘no driving for you tonight son!’ (not to worry, the ladies drive us down town!). Whangamata comes alive at night: > the actively mobile (and motorised) ‘lounge couch’ cruised down the main street! > On Sunday, hundreds of Beach Hop-pers were up early to attend the annual ‘Rock n’Roll’ church service. Our ‘rock n’ roll reverand’ was a pretty cool dude in his leather jacket; rugged-look and longish hair. There was rock n’roll dancing; religious rock n’ roll songs, all that was missing was Elvis’ gospel singers! No really, the service was great. And yes, they put around the ‘collection hat’ at the end and the number of $50 notes that were dropped was amazing. There was old fashioned candy-floss and even ‘diner-style roller skate girls’ all in the true American style. If you missed this years service, attendance at next years is strongly recommended! And later in the day, more prize-giving and peoples choice was no other than a high-dollar resto of a ‘59 Caddy - what a way to finish the Hop! > More great car pics, more great examples of Oldsmobile; Studebaker, T-bird; Caddy. I hope you have enjoyed the coverage...ed
There were some lovely examples at the ‘Hop’. This rare 3-window Olds was especiallly striking in white with red stripe and red interior. The wide-whitewalls on chrome moonies made for a subtle ‘50s GM package
<< This was one sharp Studebaker Hawk
8 cadillacclubofnz.org Hello my name is Miss Lane! Ron always has lots of ritzy information and stuff printed here, i guess i could say we are both "putting on the ritz!" Happy reading! Each month I receive mail copies of the CLC e-newsletters from around the globe: Potomac Region (Washington); CLC Canada; Valley Forge Region; North Texas Region; 63/64 Chapter; Rocky Mountain Region Chapters and Cadillac friends of Norway; : Cadillac LaSalle Club France; Motor City Region. If you would like a copy, please email me: [email protected] - ed
Hi All - Have had a request from someone I met casually one day. He needs to replace the convertible top but needs to get the frame serviced / repaired first. We need exactly the same thing for our 71 so if anyone can help please let me know. Brian Service Ron once again thanks for a damn good magazine. Peter B Griffith (UK)
TO ADVERTISE HERE / Hi Ron, Cooper’s vintage parts is back on deck. Bob Cooper specialises in pre ‘70s caddy parts and can be reached @ [email protected] He’s based in LA so the freight rates to NZ are reasonable. Regards, send miscellaneous info, Gary Scott EMAIL ron.melville@ eves.co.nz AND ATTACH Hi Ron, was hoping you could advertise some tires i have for sale in the club magazine, i bought them for my PHOTO caddy but didn’t use them.4x235 series 70 skinny white wall Champiro Radials run less than 100km.$800 o.n.o. Please state when ad much appreciated. Mark Richards member 299. I can be contacted on this email or 0272261084 should expire or it will be automatically be Ron, NIce one as always – Nick Stratta Ireland withdrawn after 6 months ~ Ed.
WANTED - front and rear windscreen rubbers for 1960 Cad series 62 – 4 door OR does anyone have any they bought & don’t need? OR – bought some & recommend place to buy from? Contact Richard Bayes 09-4265504 [email protected]
FOR SALE - 1957 Coupe De Ville. Club car for 14 years. TH400 Transmission, motor rebuilt 2010, Reliable old cruiser that been all
over NZ. Reluctant sale but a new project beckons. $38.000 or near offer. For more info email Gary at [email protected] Ph 04 565 4221. [This would be one of the nicest Caddies in our club and well worth considering if you’d like a fine ‘ 57 - ed]
Hey Ron I have dropped the price of my Cadillac UTE on eBay. Have a look and if you’re still interested let me know. Cheers. Mark. http:// www.ebay.com.au/itm/1956-Cadillac-Flower-car-UTE-hotrod-pickup-drag-car-el-camino-rod-hearse-/271070928046?pt=AU_ Cars&hash=item3f1d161cae
FOR SALE - ‘59 Coupe DeVille. First regd in NZ in 1960s. Amazing interior, vg exterior. Owner has passed on to me to say ‘engine a bit fumey but runs and gets WOF every six months’. Stored in Papamoa. Phone Barry Connolly 021-914 139
FOR SALE - Paul Ekdahl sells his Cadillac. In case you know a person keen for a new toy. See Link http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/cadillac/eldorado/auction-457976374.htm APR12
FOR SALE – I received this via ‘snail-mail’. Oct 8, 2012 – New Zealand Cadillac Club. I have a very rare Cadillac I would like to sell. It’s a 1957 Eldorado Biarritz conv. It had a frame up restoration back to orig. cond. Has dual 4 barrel carbs with orig. air cleaner. If anyone in club is interested have them get in touch with me. I’m 80 years old and getting rid of some of my cars. US$125,000. James Clack, 345 Horse Pt. Blue Ridge, GA 30513 – Phone 706-455-7427
FOR SALE - 1980 Cadillac Sedan DeVille. Totally original with only 75,500 original kilometers. (47,187) original miles), 368 cid. Engine. Like NEW! Fully Loaded with Moon Roof, Tilt/Telescopic Power Steering, Power Windows, Power Brakes, Cruise, Air Conditioning and Level Ride. Exterior color is “Champagne” with beige cloth interior. I’ve owned this car since new. Mechanically in A-1 Condition. Meticulously maintained for the past 32 years. Price: $15,000.00 Contact: Marc @ 403-255-8272 (Calgary Alberta, Canada). Email: [email protected] Marc FOR SALE - ‘81 Seville Hi Ron. My name is Matt Patten, I have been talking to Ed (0276636012) about selling my caddy. I have owned my Caddy for about two years, been to two Beach Hops, two Kumeu Hot Rod Shows and the Galaxy of Cars (where my caddy was photographed and published in Petrol Head mag - page 3). I’m sorry to say that I am just not using it enough. The details of the car are:- 1981 Cadillac Seville Blue /Black 79,000mls 6.4v8 Rego expires next Feb (2013). Has been in NZ for over 20 yrs on black plates. Right-hand drive. asking $6500ono. Matt 027-2700170
FOR SALE - Cadillac El Dorado 1970 2 door Coupe. Excellent condition. Asking price is $25,000 firm and a very reluctant sale. James - 021 02535460 Kay - 021 0547314 Or email at [email protected]
9 cadillacclubofnz.org Looking back in time..1938 and 1939
Reading through the events of these early times, there is some uncanny similarities of what the world is going through today. At time of writing this, the USA is periously near the fiscal cliff and over the next few weeks the US maybe in again, recession. The question is, will the world follow?
1938 - The dark clouds of war accumulate on the horizon as Germany continues its 1939 - Nazi Germany attacks Poland on September 1st. Britain; France; India, Australia strategy of persecuting the Jews and Czechoslovakia occupation. The British Prime and New Zealand declare war on Germany on September 3rd. This is the start of World Minister, Neville Chamberlain goes to Germany fearing another world war. He agrees to War 2. The United States decides to remain neutral but did begin rearming for war, which allow Hitler occupy Czechoslovakia declaring “Peace in our time” following which war is helps end the great depression.US hosts the World’s Fair in New York early in the year. declared the following year! In the US, the success with the economy is hit by a recession After speaking to the physicist Albert Einstein, President Roosevelt initiates the Americas hit which causes unemployment to rise back up to 19%. Law changes in the US mean the A-Bomb programme. minimum hourly wage is 40 cents per hour for a 44 hour working week. On September 21st a giant hurricane slams into the east coast with little or no warning from the Weather Cost of Living 1939 Service causing 40 ft. waves to hit Long Island. Sixty three thousand people are left • Average Cost of new house continues to drop to $3800 homeless, 700 are dead. On October 30th Orson Wells dramatization of “War of The • Average wages per year increases to $1,730 (same) Worlds” radio programme causes panic when it was broadcast more like a news breaking • Gallon of Gas 10 cents story than a play. Most of the world cheered when Germany’s Max Schmeling is defeated • Average Cost for house rent rises to $28 per month (up again) by a knock out in the first round by the great Joe Louis for the heavyweight championship • Loaf of Bread up to 8 cents (down 1 cent) • Pound of Hamburger Meat 14 cents (up again) Cost of Living 1936 • Average new car price drops to $700 • Average price of new house $3900 (down from $4100 in 1937) • Due to increased users Electricity prices fall by 1/2 in ten years. • Average wages per year $1,730 (down from $1780) [prices remain unstable] • Gallon of Gas 10 cents (same as previous year) FYI in 1939 • Average house rent $27 (up from $26) • 71 people die across Victoria in one of Australia’s worst ever bush fires • Loaf of Bread 9 cents (same) • Earthquake kills 30,000 in Chile • Pound of Hamburger Meat 13 cents (up from 12 cents) • Dictator Francisco Franco conquers Madrid, ending the Spanish Civil War • Average New car $763 (up from $760 and $625 in 1936) • Last public execution in France - murderer Eugene Weidmann is decapitated [more ‘deflation’ and ‘inflation’] by the guillotine. FYI in 1938 [and you think we are having global warming and adverse weather in 2013???] • Albert Einstein writes President Franklin Roosevelt about developing the Atomic • Freak Waves at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia cause 300 swimmers to be Bomb using Uranium. This led to the creation of the Manhattan Project. dragged out to sea • The World’s Fair Opens in New York • Honeymoon Bridge across Niagara Falls, collapses • The independent republic of Czechoslovakia is dissolved • Floods and Landslides in Los Angeles cause 200 deaths • Regular television broadcasts began in the United States • A 450 metric ton meteorite struck the earth in an empty field near Chicora, • America amends Neutrality Acts to allow sending military aid to countries in Pennsylvania Europe • The First use of a seeing eye dog occurs in US • Continuing drought conditions in the North Eastern US causing mass crop failure • German troops enter Austria and hardship • Agricultural Adjustment Act is passed helping farmers affected by Dust Bowl • Following the Royal Commission recommending the formation of Arab and • Fair Labor Standards Act US with Minimum Hourly Rate of 25 cents Jewish States, Palestinians revolt • Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae - FNMA) Established • Russia Invades Finland • Germany begins its persecution of Jews • Germany and Italy sign “The Pact Of Steel” • Howard Hughes sets a new Round The World Record of 3 days, 19 hours • Assassination Attempt On Hitler fails by 8 minutes • World famous race horses - Sea Biscuit and War Admiral have their long • Thailand Changes its Name From Siam awaited race to decide the best horse in which Sea Biscuit beats War Admiral • Pope Pius XI dies after failing health aged 81 after being the Pope for 17 • RMS Queen Elizabeth is launched at John Brown, Clydebank, Scotland. years.
Popular Culture Inventions/ mile-stone achievements • Action Comics issues the first Superman comic • Outbreak of WW 2 brings television broadcasting at the BBC to an end, • Orson Wells’ radio adaptation of The War of the Worlds is broadcast, causing restarts in 1946 mass panic in the eastern United States. • First air conditioned car in the Packard goes on show • Adolf Hitler is Time magazine’s “Man of the Year” (as most influential during • Hewlett Packard is formed the course of the year, not as ‘best’ man of the year) • Frequency Modulation USA by Edwin H Armstrong - sound by radio waves • Kate Smith sings a rendition of Irvin Berlin’s ‘God Bless America’ for the first Films & Music time on radio during an Armistice Day broadcast • Gone with the Wind Popular Films • The Wizard of Oz • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs • Stagecoach • Boys Town, starring Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney • Of Mice and Men • Jezebel, starring Bette Davis • Wuthering Heights • The Hunchback of Notre Dame Born This Year 1938 • Glen Miller has a series of hits including “Moonlight Serenade.” • Evel Knievel • Moon Love, Over the Rainbow with Judy Garland and Stairway to the Stars • Christopher Allen Lloyd • Address Unknown by the Inkspots • Jon Voight • Bernard L. Madoff Famous people born this year • Oliver Reed • John Cleese • Kenny Rogers • Tina Turner Technology • Marvin Gaye • Oil discovered in Saudi Arabia. • Francis Ford Coppola • Steam locomotive “Mallard” sets the world speed record for steam by • George Hamilton reaching 126 mph. • Ayatollah Khamenei • Ball Point Pens are introduced by Laszlo Biró of Hungary • Ralph Lauren • Teflon Introduced • George Lazenby • Du Pont announced a name for its new synthetic yarn: “nylon”. • Lee Majors • The First Nylon Products Toothbrushes are marketed • Lee Harvey • Photocopier by Chester Carlston (USA) • Neil Sedaka • Freeze Dried Coffee by Nescafe • Jackie Stewart
10 cadillacclubofnz.org General Engineers and Sheet Metal Work • Up to 75 Ton Agencies for: • Fuel Tanks • Press Brakes 3 mtr Reid Construction Systems • Water Tanks • Spot Welders • Transmission Re bearing etc • Folders 1800 Email: [email protected] • Rodd Holder’s and Frames • Full Tool room Machining Facil- Est. 1947 • Pull Pit, Push Pit Rails ity 6 Gough St, Seaview, • Prop Shafts • MIG Welding Lower Hutt • All s/s and alloy Welding • ARC Welding Phone: 04 568 4437 • Struts and Gland Rebuild • TIG Welding Mobile: 027 44 96 229 • Metal Rigging Repairs • Cropping Capacity-150x12 Fax: 04 568 9364 • Launch Masts FMS • Trailer Boats • Fabrication Built by : • Rust and Rebuild • SPRAY PAINT BOOTH • Replacement Springs • Trico Degreasing Tank • Side Guides • Cut-off Saw • Mud Guards • Winches Production Drilling and Threading • Hubs and Stubbs • Band saw do-all • Bearings. • Rollers • Rumblers
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57 Eldorado Biarritz conv. Frame up restoration back to orig. cond. Dual 4 barrel carbs with orig. air cleaner. If anyone in club is interested have them get in touch with me. I’m 80 years old and getting rid of some of my cars. US$125,000. James Clack, Geergia, USA EMAIL: [email protected]
THESE ARE PAID FOR ADS TO SELL YOUR CADDY OR PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS - JUST $5 PER MONTH Present your Caddy Members card for 10% discount. Cafe’ de ville Bayfair Support our advertisers and thanks for advertising with us! Shopping centre Mt. Maunganui. [Members Steve Gill & Carol Southcombe]
Publication details - ‘FINZ’ (the 2013 - 30 & 40’s Series) is Copyright to The Cadillac & La Salle Club of NZ Inc. Publication is distributed via email and snail mail. All correspondence to the editor: [email protected] Artwork/design layout and technical support by Shea’ Melville ([email protected]). Ideas and concepts by Ron Melville and many inserts from Editors own collection, both hard and electronic copy. We thank all contributors world-wide for permitting publication, use of items and advertisers for your ongoing support. To advertise, email editor for rates. FINZ is a non-profit club publication and printed for club members and readers enjoyment. No responsibility taken for errors or ommissions FINZ is made of and in New Zealand!
Kiwi kontent this 11 month is 81% cadillacclubofnz.org News and Stories from around our Regions & Globally
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HAWKES BAY - A year or maybe even three ago when us BOP members toured via the East coast of NZ enroute to the AmeriCARna held in Wellington; we popped in on Brian Pascoe to say hello and check out his 8+ year “work-in-progress” , a ‘56 pink ‘Elvis-copy Caddy’ inspired by an Elvis poster on Brian’s garage wall! At that time the Caddy was about 75% complete with the front clip and interior to go. At the time we saw it, it was already a ‘work of art’ and big on attention to detail.
Here and now, Brian and lovely wife Colleen attend the Beach Hop. The Caddy catches more than a few eyes as its gorgeous pink paintwork dazzle in the Waihi sunshine. On to Whangamata and Brian and Colleen are handsomely dressed as the King and Queen (of screen - Marilyn Monroe) and posing alongside Elvis’ Caddy. With any luck, Brian, Colleen and their Caddy will be at the 40th. It is indeed a sight to behold and received the ‘Peoples Choice Award’ at the 2013 Kumeu Car Festival in West Auckland in January this year. Well done guys - examples like this certainly make our club proud. ed
As the plate says ‘4EVR COOL’ - that’s Elvis and this replica ‘56 Caddy, meticulously created over nearly a decade by CLC NZ member Brian Pascoe of the Hawkes Bay. It’s first outing was at the “locally famous” Kumeu Car Festival in West Auckland, January 2013 where it won ‘People’s Choice’. Brian, a BIG Elvis fan alwyas wanted to re-create El’s famous first pink Caddy and used a large poster (he still has on his workshop wall) as an inspiration. Well now it’s finished and within the NZ club must be argubly one of our finest member’s cars. Not that I am biased - being a BIG EP fan myself...thank you very much...Brian. [ed]
Greg Childs was a great Elvis impersonator - dancing on the tables!
Thanks to the Valley Forge Region and their ‘Godness’ magazine for the use of the neon 12 Caddy sign - what a blast! ed cadillacclubofnz.org News and Stories from around our Regions & Globally
Email your pics and stories to [email protected] “Caddie Anne” our Kiwi Reporter based in Queensland, Australia
Bare-foot bowls!
Hi Ron. After weeks of wet weather Sunday April 14th was a cloudless hot day. Perfect for the April social event for the Queensland club members who played barefoot bowls at the Gallopers Bowls Club on Brisbane’s north side. The Cadillac’s lined up in the car park looked on and enjoyed their day out. Most members had never played bowls so for this reason a lot of bowls went astray into other team’s rinks or off the green altogether leaving the jack alone or with few bowls around it. Then there was the sorting as to which bowls belonged to whom. The children played also – fun for all. Injury occurred to one player. Phillipa pulled up with a hamstring strain, but bowled on regardless to support her team mate to ensure a fine finish. Despite the humourous start the members improved well to finish the session with most bowls in their own rinks and close to the jack. Then it was inside to enjoy great food from the restaurant and catching up with each other. A lovely time thanks to the Pauline and Brian. Story and pics by Caddie Anne [Anne is a Kiwi from Tauranga, NZ and has migrated to Brisbane to be nearer her son and enjoy the sun of the golden coast - ed]
AUSTRALIA - Yet another picture of my car, that you may want to include, but probably not in the “Lucy” photo montage??? Like the name of the motor camp? 1959 Fleetwood 60 Special (Paul & Heather Dixon - Paul is our ‘Kiwi’ member living in Melbourne)
2011 2012 YOUR club magazine, FINZ Wins again! On page 14, we start a long-planned great 1940s article on the world famous ‘Tucker’ and news just in, the worlds biggest CONGRATULATIONS CLCNZ members, YOUR magazine has just won another ‘Golden Quill’ Award in the Regional Sub Tucker collector passes away. Read the start of this story this Category. Globally, the CLC won a dozen awards in many segments of the awards, so let’s join in slatuting the other CLCs: month and follow the next two instalments - a great read - ed. > LaCad - Terry & Robyn Griffith of the Australian CLC > The Self Starter - Stephen Stewart of the (parent) CLC, USA Well done RON you do a great job. Kevin & > Caddie Chronicle - Vince Taliano, CLC Potomac Region, USA Christine Conder, BOP Region > Cadillac Post - Chris Milici, CLC New England Region, USA > Northwest Ohio Region News - Elden Smith, CLC Northwest Ohio Region, USA WELL DONE RON!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS > The Dagmar - Wayne Shmitka, CLC Rocky Mountain Region, USA FROM US THRUPP’S, BOP Region (It might be > FINZ - Ron Melville, CLC New Zealand members sending stuff in, but it is YOU that > The Hearld - Stephan Page, CLC Northstar Region, USA puts it altogether in the fantastic way that you > Standard of The World - Bill Levy, CLC North Texas Region, USA do. CLEVER MAN) > The Enlightener - Dan Cress, CLC Badger Region, USA > Fleetwood Flyer - George Bergen, CLC St. Lois Region, USA Thanks guys, ed. > The Voice - Karen & Jim Pitman, CLC Iowa Cross Roads Region, USA Some of the comments made by the Judges were: “The Golden Quill Award honours outstanding efforts by editors and their clubs in fostering progress in the old car hobby, and the impact of the award is tremendous. As desktop publishing became more sophisticated, so did club magazines and newsletters. Quite a number of national publications have reached such high quality that they could compete on the magazine rack of a bookstore. Those publications would be right at home besides news and features magazines. That’s how far our old car hobby has come in publishing. Some national clubs pay professional editors.”
So New Zealand members, pat yourselves on the back for supporting your own magazine with great articles and great pictures. If this inspires you, take a few moments to email me an article of your Caddy or event you have attended recently. Don’t leave it up to your regional delegate to attend to, take the ‘bull by the horns’ (even if they are on your Caddy!) and do something today! Alternatively, take out a $5 (+GST) per month ad and financially support our Award-winning magazine - ed. 13 cadillacclubofnz.org The fantastic TUCKER article. Thanks to our friends at Potomac Region for allowing us to reprint this page Regretably, David Cammack has since passed away taking with him memories and indepth knowledge of the wonderful world of the “Tucker” - argubly, one of the worlds best cars ever created - ed
Part 1 of this great article
14 cadillacclubofnz.org Please email details of your planned event to: [email protected] what’s on the fridge? Check out the events [cool ol’ fridge, huh?]
MAY 2013 4/5th - Overnight run to Whangarei - Akld 14th - Northland Nutters run 5th - NZ Petrolhead B/fast at Bellagio’s - Akld SPRING 2013 October 31 to Nov 4th 2013 AGM/ Cadillac Nationals - Organised by Bay of Plenty Region. NZ Club 40th [to be held in Rotorua] FOR PRECISE DETAILS - REFER CLUB CORNER and elsewhere in mag Apr 4-9th 2014 - The 2014 Cadillac LaSalle Australian Nationals’ (held in WA, Aust) Hey you Kiwis start saving to fly there and attend. We will be well looked after - ed.
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