Machinery Post War Cadillac

Post War Cadillac · **6 Likes**

As I walked a car show here in Lake Jackson today, I was fascinated with this 1949 (IIRC) Caddy. It has all the Harley Earl touches of the period - tall, lots of chrome and a massive front bumper - which reminded me of my Dad's early '50s straight-eight Pontiacs (or rather pictures of those cars; I do have some memories but they're pretty hazy now).

Jer

**eaglem** · 03-24-2018, 04:23 PM

Very Speccie! Would hate having to clean that chrome every day.......

Dewman · 03-24-2018, 06:40 PM

A beautiful series, Her. The art deco days were such neat times! About 20 years ago, I had a '53 Buick Roadmaster (?). Straight 8 that was so smooth, you couldn't tell if it was still running when I was at a stop sign. And, enough room in the back seat to have a party!

**paulh** · 03-24-2018, 09:30 PM

Great photos! Love the old Caddys as well - those chrome bullets on the bumper would become monstrous in a few years

. My dad had a '55 ragtop he would haul us around in - great memories.

Last edited by paulh; 03-24-2018 at 09:36 PM.

**rayallen** · 03-25-2018, 12:01 AM

Oh, that one is very nice and very well recorded. I note that there are no number plates. Well, I don't blame the owner for that because I would be too scared to take it out on the road. Some idiot might run into it.

Unregistered User 8 · 03-25-2018, 02:35 AM

What a lovely old beast ( the car, not the photographer, you are not old OR a beast Jer !!

). Such beautiful lines on the old cars. About as aerodynamic as a refridgerator, and 6 miles to the gallon, but what a wonderful way to go 6 miles. Once again, great images buddy.

oculus · 03-25-2018, 06:41 AM

Nice color. I especially like number three. Captivating frame.

**foxandcrow** · 03-25-2018, 09:18 AM

Nicely done. Love the third one just for the color.

**Sailor** · 03-25-2018, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by eaglem

Very Speccie! Would hate having to clean that chrome every day.......

No joke, EM. That would require some serious elbow grease.

Jer

Originally posted by Dewman

A beautiful series, Her. The art deco days were such neat times! About 20 years ago, I had a '53 Buick Roadmaster (?). Straight 8 that was so smooth, you couldn't tell if it was still running when I was at a stop sign. And, enough room in the back seat to have a party!

Thanks very much! Sounds like your Buick was of the same era as my Dad's Pontiacs.

Jer

Originally posted by paulh

Great photos! Love the old Caddys as well - those chrome bullets on the bumper would become monstrous in a few years

. My dad had a '55 ragtop he would haul us around in - great memories.

Thanks, Paul, and I'm glad the shots catalyzed some good memories.

Jer

Originally posted by rayallen

Oh, that one is very nice and very well recorded. I note that there are no number plates. Well, I don't blame the owner for that because I would be too scared to take it out on the road. Some idiot might run into it.

Thank you very much. I imagine this one is driven rarely and with great care.

Jer

Originally posted by pjv

What a lovely old beast ( the car, not the photographer, you are not old OR a beast Jer !!

). Such beautiful lines on the old cars. About as aerodynamic as a refridgerator, and 6 miles to the gallon, but what a wonderful way to go 6 miles. Once again, great images buddy.

I appreciate the kind words, Peter!

Jer

Originally posted by oculus

Nice color. I especially like number three. Captivating frame.

That one is my favorite of the lot.

Jer

Originally posted by foxandcrow

Nicely done. Love the third one just for the color.

Thanks! I'm glad you liked 'em.

Jer

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03-25-2018, 02:35 AM	#6
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	What a lovely old beast ( the car, not the photographer, you are not old OR a beast Jer !! ). Such beautiful lines on the old cars. About as aerodynamic as a refridgerator, and 6 miles to the gallon, but what a wonderful way to go 6 miles. Once again, great images buddy. Last edited by Unregistered User 8; 03-25-2018 at 02:49 AM. Reason: typo

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Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	A beautiful series, Her. The art deco days were such neat times! About 20 years ago, I had a '53 Buick Roadmaster (?). Straight 8 that was so smooth, you couldn't tell if it was still running when I was at a stop sign. And, enough room in the back seat to have a party!

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,271	Great photos! Love the old Caddys as well - those chrome bullets on the bumper would become monstrous in a few years . My dad had a '55 ragtop he would haul us around in - great memories. Last edited by paulh; 03-24-2018 at 09:36 PM.

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rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Oh, that one is very nice and very well recorded. I note that there are no number plates. Well, I don't blame the owner for that because I would be too scared to take it out on the road. Some idiot might run into it.

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oculus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 518	Nice color. I especially like number three. Captivating frame.

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foxandcrow Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,994	Nicely done. Love the third one just for the color.

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem Very Speccie! Would hate having to clean that chrome every day....... No joke, EM. That would require some serious elbow grease. Jer Originally posted by Dewman A beautiful series, Her. The art deco days were such neat times! About 20 years ago, I had a '53 Buick Roadmaster (?). Straight 8 that was so smooth, you couldn't tell if it was still running when I was at a stop sign. And, enough room in the back seat to have a party! Thanks very much! Sounds like your Buick was of the same era as my Dad's Pontiacs. Jer Originally posted by paulh Great photos! Love the old Caddys as well - those chrome bullets on the bumper would become monstrous in a few years . My dad had a '55 ragtop he would haul us around in - great memories. Thanks, Paul, and I'm glad the shots catalyzed some good memories. Jer Originally posted by rayallen Oh, that one is very nice and very well recorded. I note that there are no number plates. Well, I don't blame the owner for that because I would be too scared to take it out on the road. Some idiot might run into it. Thank you very much. I imagine this one is driven rarely and with great care. Jer Originally posted by pjv What a lovely old beast ( the car, not the photographer, you are not old OR a beast Jer !! ). Such beautiful lines on the old cars. About as aerodynamic as a refridgerator, and 6 miles to the gallon, but what a wonderful way to go 6 miles. Once again, great images buddy. I appreciate the kind words, Peter! Jer Originally posted by oculus Nice color. I especially like number three. Captivating frame. That one is my favorite of the lot. Jer Originally posted by foxandcrow Nicely done. Love the third one just for the color. Thanks! I'm glad you liked 'em. Jer