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Poll results: '49 or '51 Cadillac?

Voter(s): 20

Poll is closed Aug 16, 2021

'49 Cadillac? - votes: 11 / 55%

55%

'51 Cadillac? - votes: 6 / 30%

30%

Tie - votes: 1 / 5%

Sorry, no interest in this selection. - votes: 2 / 10%

10%

Poll: Which Cadillac? (8/2/2021)

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John Bono

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Topic starter 02/08/2021 7:00 pm

'49 or '51 Cadillac?

Be sure to make your selection. Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.

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John Bono
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David Green

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02/08/2021 7:13 pm

I'm not a post-war Cadillac lover, but of these two, I'd take the 1949. Less bloated and just looks a little more classy.

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Bob Jackman

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02/08/2021 7:20 pm

Love both but 1951 for me.

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George Schire

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02/08/2021 8:54 pm

Slam-Dunk, the '51 for me. Much newer and sleeker looking.

George Schire
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Ed Glorius

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02/08/2021 10:26 pm

I agree with David.

In addition, the 1949 had the new engine with the seminal styling from 1948. Arguably 1949 is when Cadillac truly was the Standard of the World.

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Moe Parr

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02/08/2021 10:32 pm

Looks like the trim '49 Cadillac went on a 2-year eating binge and morphed into the pudgy '51. I hope it's heading to the nearest Weight Watchers location!

Barry Levittan
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Steve Jacobs

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03/08/2021 12:41 am

I also choose the '49.

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Frank Reed

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03/08/2021 7:06 am

I think the 51 is muscular and more representative of my idea of Cadillac.

Frank Reed
Chesapeake, VA

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Frank Kocour

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03/08/2021 7:45 am

Tough choice. Two different eras. Tie for me.

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Al_Dorado

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03/08/2021 12:58 pm

Both are beautiful but the innovative 1949 is, and always will be, my favorite Cadillac of them all. Within the '49 line-up, I particularly like the Club Coupe.