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Art 1 · 5 December 2014, 10:24 PM

A buddy bought this car and had it shipped from California to Orlando. It's in very poor condition but the interesting thing about the car is that Bing Crosby was the initial buyer of the car. Thought some might be interested. The hood ornament is interesting.

SUBversive · 5 December 2014, 10:25 PM

What a nice color of rust. Wow. What was the sale price?

MonBK · 5 December 2014, 10:26 PM

So is the "shade".

Art 1 · 5 December 2014, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SUBversive

What a nice color of rust. Wow. What was the sale price?

That's the color. He told me I forget it wasn't much though.

GradyPhilpott · 6 December 2014, 03:50 AM

I really like the visor over the windshield.

Rockrolex · 6 December 2014, 03:54 AM

I haven't seen a visor like that in many years, Art.

And that hood ornament is very interesting. Did Bing Crosby have it put on specially?

MonBK · 6 December 2014, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I haven't seen a visor like that in many years, Art.

And that hood ornament is very interesting. Did Bing Crosby have it put on specially?

Yes, as a reminder to smack his kids.

Rockrolex · 6 December 2014, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Yes, as a reminder to smack his kids.

Did I ask you, Mon?

MonBK · 6 December 2014, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Did I ask you, Mon?

No but in the spirit of hijacking I answered.

superdog · 6 December 2014, 04:29 AM

i would love to see it when it is done.

Rockrolex · 6 December 2014, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

No but in the spirit of hijacking I answered.

That's OK, then.

azguy · 6 December 2014, 06:24 AM

Chop the top, lower it and suicide the doors !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Art 1 · 6 December 2014, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I haven't seen a visor like that in many years, Art.

And that hood ornament is very interesting. Did Bing Crosby have it put on specially?

That I don't know. Not sure if that was a normal ornament or not. I didn't notice it until it was pointed out to me.

wantonebad · 6 December 2014, 12:51 PM

All due respect John, It's not a Mercury, Ford or Chevy, you can't chop a Caddy arbitrarily IMHO, sure some have been chopped but it's an icon in it's current symmetry, again JMHO

Widows Son · 6 December 2014, 10:18 PM

My Dad had a 56 Eldorado convertible. White with red leather interior. It was doing well until my Mom crashed into one of those concrete light posts in a parking lot.

Kingair · 7 December 2014, 12:41 AM

Not my cup of tea but when it's finished it will be a beauty

Brushpup · 7 December 2014, 01:45 AM

I love the 59, and the 60. Love em!

bdex75 · 7 December 2014, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

All due respect John, It's not a Mercury, Ford or Chevy, you can't chop a Caddy arbitrarily IMHO, sure some have been chopped but it's an icon in it's current symmetry, again JMHO

But you can rat (pack) rod it!!!!

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azguy · 7 December 2014, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

All due respect John, It's not a Mercury, Ford or Chevy, you can't chop a Caddy arbitrarily IMHO, sure some have been chopped but it's an icon in it's current symmetry, again JMHO

2 door I agree, 4 door the value is like half, like I said, chop it, slam it and suicide it

Scot_3 · 7 December 2014, 09:10 AM

First car I ever got paid to paint was a 54, the only car I ever needed scaffolding to paint. Great memories

vitalsignsrn · 7 December 2014, 10:36 AM

Nice looking car. I look forward to seeing it restored. ;-)

Hooper · 8 December 2014, 10:01 PM

It will certainly be a project for your friend Art!! Looking forward to the finished product!

5 December 2014, 10:24 PM	#1
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	51 Caddy, A buddy bought this car and had it shipped from California to Orlando. It's in very poor condition but the interesting thing about the car is that Bing Crosby was the initial buyer of the car. Thought some might be interested. The hood ornament is interesting.

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wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	All due respect John, It's not a Mercury, Ford or Chevy, you can't chop a Caddy arbitrarily IMHO, sure some have been chopped but it's an icon in it's current symmetry, again JMHO __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

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SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	What a nice color of rust. Wow. What was the sale price?

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azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Chop the top, lower it and suicide the doors !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	My Dad had a 56 Eldorado convertible. White with red leather interior. It was doing well until my Mom crashed into one of those concrete light posts in a parking lot.

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vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	Nice looking car. I look forward to seeing it restored. ;-)

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