I’m always excited to share the thrill of chasing Cadillac history.  Last month I found a fellow by the name of Vic Lipinsky, right here in Northern Virginia, who actually attended the 1953 Motorama in Dallas, TX.  There aren’t many such people around anymore.  Vic was only five at the time and remembers the amusement park rides but not the cars.  Lucky for us, his dad took a very rare picture of Eldorado #6, a GM show car.  A few weeks ago I interviewed the same car and its current owner, Luizinho, in Brazil.  The two-part article beginning in the April issue tells why #6 is second in importance among Eldorados only to Eldorado #2, Eisenhower’s inauguration parade car.

This April issue features the first in a new trivia series, “Did You Know?”  It aims to inform readers about the CLC Potomac Region one detail at a time.  With 12 issues of the Caddie Chronicle annually, by the year 3035 (give or take), you should know it all.  There will be a quiz.

The Potomac Region’s flagship event at Sport Cadillac is coming up next month like the ground to a skydiver with a stuck ripcord.  Register your Cadillac or LaSalle for the 33rd Annual Dealer Show and Automobilia Auction on Sunday, May 18.  Start now, if you haven’t already, to brush the snow off your cars.  While you’re at it, see if the engine starts.  Fill out the registration form in this issue.  Get your aunts and uncles and kids to register their Cadillacs, too.  The weather’s going to be beautiful.  I’ll resign if it’s not (just kidding).  One thing’s for sure: We’ll have fun.

We started a little late, but this year we’re still determined to get one or more CLC awards for the Potomac Region’s events and members.  Nominations are being submitted to CLC as this goes to press.  Let’s hope.  Next year we’ll start sooner and get more.  We know we’re worth it.

Larry Good