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Finz
The Glory Days of Cadillac
Mar
21
DELORES - Locally famous here in NZ!
FINZ Magazine Editor: Ron Melville
Recipient of (CLC) The Yann Saunders
International Activity Award 2013
The Maurice Hendry Award for Excellence in
Rendezvous!
Journalistic Contributions - 2015
International Newsletter Excellence Award - 2015
Old Cars Weekly ~ Golden Quill Award 2011,
Hi all. Hope you all like the this month’s cover picture? For all of 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019
us long-time CLC NZ members, of course it is the locally famous Contributions to: finzmagazine@gmail.com
‘67 De Ville lovingly known as Delores and owned by Neville The Editior reserves the right to accept or reject
Carter of Taranaki. Thanks to Noeleen Souber who sent in the any contributions.
pic which is taken from above and provides a unique shot of Deadline is 20th of each month
one of the sixties most iconic models!
So what have you been doing this summer? I do hope you’ve
had a few cruises in your Caddy and if so, be like the ‘Naki
Region and send in a story and some photos. At time of writing
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(mid February) I am only days away from getting my repaired
Calais back and I am looking forward to organising a run
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somewhere with other Bay of Plenty members to blow out the
cob webs!
One of the best things we can have in our Kiwi magazine is
Kiwi content. This month, thanks to the Taranaki Region and
the Thrupps for sending in something ‘Kiwi!’ Being part of the
‘Global Family’ means of course sharing with you other snippets
and articles/ photos from our other wonderful friends around
the world, some of which we hope to meet again one day,
‘post-Covid!’ We will always be part of the Global CLC Family.
An invitation from me to all members out there that maybe
attending an outing over summer. Please send in a few
photos and a few lines and let us know what you got up to.
There’s bound to be a few stories in the pipeline what with
AmeriCARna and Beach Hop on the February and March
calendars. I am sure your fellow Kiwi members will love you for
it!
Attached is disappointing news that the Australian CLC
Mudgee event in NSW has been formally cancelled. However
with luck you can accompany (at your own cost) Steve and
myself to Queensland in 2022, Covid permitting! More soon,
I am sure! Lastly, as always, cruise safely out there and don’t
forget to ‘Scan!’ We all want to remain in Alert Level One as
long as we can! Ron, Ed
We formed our New Zealand club in 1973 and celebrated our 40th Anniversary in 2013 making us one of the oldest Cadillac clubs in the world.
We are proud to be an International Affiliate of the world-wide Cadillac LaSalle Club of the USA - itself formed in 1958.
Taranaki knows how to sow the seeds for a great day out!
Wow. The epitome of a great Kiwi Caddy club day outing - Lots
of members, lots of cars, lots of sun, camaraderie and fun! All
the natural ingredients to what the Kiwi club is all about.
Whilst there will always be members doing their own thing
(and there’s nothing wrong with that, I myself have something
to report next issue). After all let’s face it, there is so little Kiwi
content that comes forward, some is better than none at
all, right? Otherwise an entire mag full of Kiwi content may
amount to one double-sided page! LOL! Ed.
So read on about what the Naki crowd got up to on Valentines 3
Day (they took their beloved Caddy or other loved-one out!)
Great photos as well. Thanks Noeleen for the only Kiwi Regional
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report this month! Ed
Above, the Valentines picnic.
Look closely, it has Cadillac on
the pedal car! Seeds for ever! A
sample above.
In memory of
Fred Bausch!
From time to time, we will pay homage to
the late-great Fred Bausch who lived for his
Cadillac passion and despite his health and
age, attended as many Cadillac events around
the world as he could (what a member!) Ed
Schreffler Pontiac-Cadillac-GMC Inc. Sunbury
Pennsylvania. Back before the large “Mega
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Dealers” began to become entrenched in
the 1960s, small family run operations were
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reasonably common across the US. The featured
images are of Schreffler Pontiac-Cadillac-GMC
Inc., located at 800 Market St. in Sunbury, PA,
owned and operated by Truman E. Schreffler.
The lead image and the enlargeable version of it
below were taken during the 1957 model year.
In the showroom are a pair of Cadillacs and a
Pontiac convertible. In the left front window is
a neon “Power Steering” sign, and on the far
right, another neon sign and a V-8 display engine.
On the far left rear of the showroom is the sales
office and on the right the parts department. The
service department is located in the back of the
building. The second photo below is a view of the
dealership in the early-1950s, and a better view
of the signs. Thanks to photograph contributor
Benjamin Ames.
Publication details - ‘FINZ’ (2021 ‘The Glory Days 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: finzmagazine@gmail.com Artwork/design layout and technical support by Shea’ Melville (shea.melville@gmail.com). 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. The name FINZ is copyright to the Cadillac LaSalle Club of New Zealand formed in 1973 and original magazine name conceived circa 1974.
FINZ is proudly made of and in New Zealand! FINZ Magazine under Ron Melville Editorship is in Year 13, Issue 3 - March 2021 and is ‘The Glory Days Series’
Another memory of Fred Bausch!
Parking Lot Series: Freshmen Move-In Day at Ball State
College. This scene was captured from a rooftop on
September 8, 1964, at Ball State Teachers College located
in Muncie, IN. Freshmen Move-In Day for many students
ranks as one of the most significant days in their life. We
see quite a few parents, everyday family cars and only a
small number of imports. The four dormitories in this image
are: The Studebaker West and East, Noyer, and Woodworth Imagine going back in time to a car park like this. It’d
complexes. Photograph courtesy of Ball State University be a mini-car show! Ed
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FROM - USA - Hi Ron! Your newsletter brings a lot of smiles as well,
though I neglect to tell you regularly. Keep up the great work.
Our Global Family Warmest Wishes, Tony Albarella, Editor CLC North Jersey, USA
FROM - NZ & Australia. On behalf of the NZ CLC, I offer my Condolences
FROM - Australia - Member, Eddie Ford (Publisher of Restored Cars
to Paul Dixon and family with the recent (8th January 2021) passing
Australia) emails: Ron, Thought you may like to use the pics in Finz, of Paul’s father Merv Dixon in Christchurch, NZ. Regrettably Covid
Sorry no fins tho!! All the Best Eddie [Thanks Eddie. Contributions prevented Paul from visiting NZ. I met Paul’s Dad a few times at Caddy
always appreciated- Ed] events and he was a good guy with a friendly demeanour and great
sense of humour. The thoughts of all the NZ CLC are with you Paul, Nicci
(Paul’s sister), Heather and Merv’s granddaughters Hannah and Lauren.
It goes without saying, we appreciate your ongoing contributions to
FINZ mag Paul. No doubt some of us members (likely Steve and myself) 6
will catch up at another brilliant Ozzie CLC event once Covid is under
control and we can travel freely (and safely) again - Best regards to you
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all, Ron [Ed] - PS, below - Paul’s latest offering. Ed
Counting down to CLC NZ’s 50th!
Hey folks - did you know there is only approx. 43 months to go Jason has been busy penning a very cool 50th emblem for our big
to our ‘Half-Century Club Celebration?’ event. The outline is of the Eldo badge and looks very cool. Jason and
his team invite more ideas please. There’s only just over three years to
Wellington Regional Delegate ‘Jason Currie’ has been busy the event and lots to do and get in place way before then! Ed
behind the scenes for the last couple of years ‘pencilling’ ideas
and checking out venues and places to go.
Whilst we are some way off from seeing the booking details,
Jason and his team are inviting any suggestions that maybe
out ‘in the club domain’ (so to speak) knowing that some of
best suggestions come from the members themselves at the
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‘coal-face!’
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So if you have a sterling idea, drop Jason an email and tell him
about it. In keeping with the 50th Theme, his team would love
to glean 50 ideas/ suggestions! You can email him at: curried@
hotmail.com To ‘kick things off’, he’s another:
> I had thought of an American car ‘salute to Cadillac’ display,
perhaps at Southwards which has a regular coffee and cars
show each month. Jason
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Club Treasurer, Lois Thrupp advises that she has been informed NZ - Tauranga - On Sunday 14th February Graham and I went
by the Clubs Bank (ANZ) that cheques will no longer be able over to Morrinsville to the “Motorama” carshow/swap meet/
to be issued or received by the Club. This comes into affect truck/tractor displays. We went in our 1960 Chevrolet Impala
around mid-2021. Convertible as it was a beautiful day to enjoy riding with the
top down. There was a huge variety of different cars etc on
Lois suggests those members who have previously paid by display for everyone to enjoy. A few Cadillacs here and there.
cheque should set-up an auto payment NOW (to commence Lots of stalls, heaps of people enjoying the atmosphere. There
1st September this year and Annually thereafter) to pay your were rides in a large cart which was pulled by 2 draught horses
annual subs. This will alleviate you forgetting to make your
internet payment. THE CLUB WILL BE UNABLE TO ACCEPT
which looked great and another ride for the children which
was an old tractor pulling little wagons made out of 44 gallon 8
CHEQUES FOR YOUR ANNUAL SUBS in months to come. drums on wheels with a seat installed inside. Looked like a
railway wagon and the children were enjoying themselves. Lots
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For those members affected, an Auto Payment form is of food stalls, live band on the back of a truck playing music all
attached so you can set it up and take it ot your bank NOW to day. Regards, Lois and Graham Thrupp. [Thanks guys, sounds
process. like you both had a great time out - Ed]
YOUR Editor advises: I have had a few requests of late for ‘Snail-
mail’ copies of FINZ Magazine. Those that have subscribed
have paid their annual $55 to cover printing and postage
costs. If you wish a copy, simply email me:
finzmagazine@gmail.com and I am happy to add you to the
‘Paid Subscription List’- Ed
Looks like a great variety of
machines there under sunny
skies. Might be a Delorean above
with ‘Gull-wing door?’ Ed
Glory Days of Cadillac
Just what were ‘The Glory Days?’ The Frivolous 20s? The Thrifty My mission for 2021 is to feature what I believe were ‘The Glory
30s? The Fortunate 40s? The Fabulous 50s? The Sensational 60s or Days’ of our favourite marques - the ‘Best of the Best Cadillacs
the Sedate 70s? and LaSalles’. In my quest to find the best photos to share with
you I discovered our fellow members at the infamous Potomac
These ‘Fin-tastic’ photos come as a result of the Annual Region in Washington possess a collection of argubly the ‘best’
Capitol Cadillac car show organised by the CLC Potomac images around. Note the variety of colour. Some shades really
Region. These are not ‘GM Museum’ pieces, these are befit the lines and style of the year of that Caddy or La Salle. I
actual CLC Member cars - prepared, restored, re-built and hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Ed
passionately cherished by their owners. The examples are
no less than amazing. Thanks to our friends at the Potomac
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Region for allowing re-production of their images - Ed.
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Each year the Potomac Region
would create ‘plaques’ (exactly
like the one at left) and each
entrant would receive one. How
cool is that? Ed
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Cadillacclubofnz.orgThanks to the Potomac Region (USA) for allowing us to re-print the
great article below. This Eldo is a lovely shade of blue. Ed
Our Global Family
FROM - Tauranga, NZ - Via Lois Thrupp, Terry & Andriene Becroft
emailed to remind us Bay of Plenty (and other Regions?) people
about the upcoming ‘Classics and Caravan show’ at Ohope . Go to
one of these sites to glean more info.
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheClassics2021
Website: https://theclassics.co.nz/
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Cadillacclubofnz.orgNORTHLAND
REGIONAL DELEGATES Vacant
>All Enquiries to Pres.
FRIDGE Magnets!
AUCKLAND BAY OF PLENTY
Our Global Family
Phil Shaw
029-412-8953
Contact Steve Gill
07-575-8891
‘MAR 5/ 6th- Classics at Ohope
7th - All FORD Day - Wharepai
phil@shawsjams.co.nz Domain, Tauranga
24th - 28th Beach Hop 21 Whangamata
WAIKATO
TARANAKI Ian Bradshaw 027-211-8516 APR 5-7th - 41st Corvette Nationals
Brian & Marie Gillett 07-828-5979 Dunedin
06-75-66-136 ianbradshaw1957@gmail.com
briree@xtra.co.nz
OCT - Exact dates TBC, NZ Cadillac Nats,
HAWKES BAY Central North Island!
WANGANUI/ MANAWATU
Vacant
>All Enquiries to Pres.
Alan Sargisson 06-843-6838
027-482-4384
fingerbreaker44@gmail.com
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WELLINGTON/WAIRARAPA
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10 Regions across NZ Jason Curry
8 Active 021-0221-5373
curried@hotmail.com
MARLBOROUGH/CANTERBURY/ WEST COAST
For Sale/ Wanted
WANTed - No luck yet in finding my dream Cadillac.
Stephen Brown I think we should open up the field now. Can you
03-32-88-250 place an ad for me? Cadillac Wanted, a good Sunday
stephen.brown@xtra.co.nz driver, 1949 to 1962.
OTAGO/ SOUTHLAND ALSO - Wanted 1960 Cadillac parts, rear bumper,
Rob McCann rear side trim, chrome trim for the fins. Anything
021-1835-334 repairable. Ph 022 625.6370. Ian Currie 333iancurrie@
robmmccann@gmail.com gmail.com FOR SALE - 1985 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz - current
w.o.f. and Rego. Excellent condition. Offers around
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Secretary FOR SALE 472 Cadillac Motor with gearbox and $25,000.00 Phone Bob on 0278557125. Tauranga
SOL
2020/21 CLC NZ Club Officers
Frances McCurdy 027-444-9824 driveshaft - good runner $2900.00 Phone Graham location.
President frances.wayne@xtra.co.nz Thrupp on 0272596066 or 07 5434474 (Tauranga)
Ian Lind 021-863-260 Club magazine (FINZ) Editor
ian.lind@outlook.com Ron Melville 07-557-8090
finzmagazine@gmail.com
Vice President
Mike Thompson 021-749-179 Patron - Maurice Hendry
mobilewelder@xtra.co.nz (Founding member)
Any Contact to Ron Melville
Treasurer [Corrections to: finzmagazine@
Lois Thrupp 07-543-4474 gmail.com]
redchev1960@gmail.comTail Lights forever
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If only all car shows were like this! Pic Courtesy Potomac, USA RegionYou can also read
