[Closed] (Pics) GLM 1951 Cadillac Convertible

Thanks Peter. I'm not familiar with the gold car, was it a one off show car?

After starting out with subjects from the 80s+ ["The Malaise Era"], they retreated into the 40s and 50s, always a safe bet. Too bad they chose such underachieving subjects, like the 80s and 90s Cadillacs and Lincolns and early minivans. The most ridiculous choice was the '86 Buick which was instantly despised as a 1:1. Who picks these subjects, here and elsewhere? And, of course, the 60s are completely bypassed.

I'll give them this: one of their first isuses are the '76 Lincolns from the Barge Era. They are magnificently detailed with 3 spot-on color combos matching all three of the "Luxury Group' trim packages available that year. I have both 2 and 4 door examples which are highlights of my collection.

Another "must have".

Can you ever get enough Cadillac?

"English as a second language"....

...I agree, Mark, the result of a lack of familiarity with the actual subject matter and it's historical representation in the country of origin. Recall that in China, Cadillac is most associated with limos and other professional cars, even though in the USA that makes up a very small % of total sales. +1 for their ability to recognize the larger place of the brand, and an ability to seize on opportunity. The '41's are smashing, and a very clever recognition of an unfilled niche.

Wouldn't it be great if they had a bunch of us crazies as "Product advisers" to help make more informed choices?

Pics. Marc, I do like GLM's 90's Cadillac. Actually, I think they are far from this so called "malaise era". Some specific models are less attractive than others, of course, but GLM has chosen to make Cadillacs that were still looking like Cadillacs, such as the dinosaurs Fleetwood Broughams.

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And with NEO also offering the very last big Cadillac, the Brougham 93-96.
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In my opinion, the worst periodic car design is between late 90's mid 2000s, with absolutely horrible and bland designs, for ALL brands.

But I guess that taste is a very personal thing...

We still need the 1930/31 Cadillac V16, preferably a Roadster or a Double Phaeton.

Never 😉 but...

and this is a paradoxe for Cadillac lovers....

GLM is releasing too much Cadillac in a very short period of time now !.

Knowing that their 51 and 52 convertibles aren't released yet, nor the 41 Convertible Sedans either, that a new 41 Fleetwood 60 special's on the way, and MANY more ( 60's lovers will be pleased ), it's becoming a dilemma.

Unfortunately my pockets aren't deep enough to follow their unbelievable production right now... Just got the 41 coupe in limited edition, still have to buy the V16 1938, 41 series 63 sedans and convertibles.... that's a lot.

Maybe GLM could keep with these great models and their plan but just slow down a bit ?

What do you think ?

Just ordered the blue one. The "scary" windscreens on ebay are obviously not the actual ones.

(PIC) and here is the ELEGANCE...

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I completely agree with you, it is a pity that only the ancient version of Rio exists.

Yes, a slightly more modest pace would help.

I have seen Bill Boyer's roadster in the flesh a couple times. It resides in John Mozart's private collection in Mountain View Ca. It is quite stunning. I wanted to take photos but that is strictly prohibited of this collection. If I remember right, not sure about this but the car is also sectioned, not quite as tall as a production car. The car has quite a nice home with an outstanding collection of unique and rare American and European cars all set off on a black marble floors.