Finally, A Limousine For Tall Folks
black mamba
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Well, actually it's been around for some time now....like since 1906. This is a Cadillac M Coupe. It was Cadillac's very first concept car. The first of these made was Henry Leland's ( founder of Cadillac ) personal vehicle. He named it " Osceola " after the famous Seminole Indian Chief.
This particular car was # 15 in the production run. As with all of these coupes, it was the first enclosed car that Cadillac made. Only 3 of these M Coupes are known to still exist.
Kind of a strange coincidence....Chief Osceola and my great-grandfather were good friends.
This particular car was # 15 in the production run. As with all of these coupes, it was the first enclosed car that Cadillac made. Only 3 of these M Coupes are known to still exist.
Kind of a strange coincidence....Chief Osceola and my great-grandfather were good friends.
I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
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Older and wiser doesn't leave much time. Time enough I speck to still
enjoy none the less.
The open frame is curious. Transition thinking? The white tires always just
wow me.
How many horsepower was this limited edition?
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The open frame was more the norm than not back in those days. Processed rubber, you know, is naturally white....maybe not this white. They probably did something to " juice " it up a bit.
Tom
The usual " M " model in 1906 had a one-cylinder engine putting out a reported 10 HP.....but may, in fact, have put out a little more. The touring version of the M series could cruise comfortably at 20 MPH ....would give you 30 MPH if you really laid into it. I assume this Coupe version had similar performance numbers.
Some of the larger Cadillac models in 1906 ....models " H " and " L "....used a 4 cylinder engine putting out from 30 to 40 HP.
Tom
That is another wild one you've found.
I am always amazed at the wonderful condition
of these Classic Automobiles.
Great Shooting!!!
Craig
Burleson, Texas
Processed rubber is naturally white. Stands to reason given the oooze but
I had no idea for finished product.
The " also-rans " don't get into these high-end shows. The amount of money and time spent in restoring these top-flight cars is staggering. It's no wonder that you are impressed with their condition. So am I.
Take care,
Tom
Thanks for the visit.
Tom
Don
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You certainly come up with some interesting stuff!
…but there's still something funny with the "blue/green hue" (see previous…)
- Wil
Yeah, a tall person wearing a beaver top-hat and STANDING. Thanks for looking in.
Take care,
Tom
Thanks much for the nice comment.
I don't perceive the blue/green hue as much as you apparently do. I draw your attention to the fact that, due to the environment these scenes are in, there is a tremendous amount of blue/green ( predominantly green ) light being reflected all over the place.....from the car finishes, all the white surfaces, etc. Perhaps that's the culprit. I'll take another look at it.
As always, I appreciate you looking in.
Take care,
Tom
Looks just the thing for Abe Lincoln...
...with his stove-pipe hat 'n all!
- Wil
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