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Realizing that the styling introduced for 1971 wasn't being fully accepted by the public, Cadillac styling set about making changes to correct the situation. The solution would come for 1975, but it was hoped that more incremental changes for 1973 and 1974 would be enough in the interim. A new superfine grille texture was introduced for 1974, with a vertical emphasis. Three bolder horizontal bars were evenly spaced to divide the grille. A thick bright brushed chrome header capped the grille, and featured Cadillac script engraved on the left side. For the second time in as many years, Eldorado received all new rear styling. The vertical taillights that had been perched in the upper ends of the rear fenders were gone, replaced by color-keyed flexible urethane extensions, in which vertical bumper ends were recessed. The taillights were now horizontal, and located below the deck lid, which retained its beveled styling from 1973. A brushed metal insert with Cadillac crest was placed in ...

1972 was a landmark year the Cadillac Motor Car Division. Cadillac marked its 70th Anniversary this year, as well as setting two new production records: 267,787 cars were built for the model year, breaking the old record of 238,745 built in 1970, and for the first time ever, more than a quarter of a million Cadillacs were built in a single model year! Because the Fleetwood Eldorado had introduced all new styling a year earlier, changes to the 1972 models were minor. Two models were again available, the Coupe and the Convertible. A new grille emphasized the vertical bars, which were more widely spaced than previously, and the chrome header at the top of the grille was somewhat wider, with the Cadillac name in script stamped on the driver's side. A thin rub strip made of polyvinyl chloride was added to the horizontal surfaces of the front bumper, which was improved for 1972 to resist damage from minor impacts. The front bumper was moved away from the car a distance of ¾" to incr...

Cadillac stated in its 1974 sales literature that Webster defined "Talisman" as "something producing apparently magical or miraculous effects." Cadillac indicated that it did, as well. Cadillac introduced a new model for the Fleetwood Sixty Special Brougham series in 1974—the  Fleetwood Talisman , identified as accessory code V4U. Quite simply, it was Cadillac's ultimate in individual luxury and comfort for four people. Personal comfort was guaranteed by providing only four seats inside to ensure each passenger the utmost in pampering. The interior was upholstered in Medici Velour, an exclusive crushed velour fabric reserved for Cadillac's finest automobiles. The seats featured a shirred trim design inspired by fine European furniture. Padded upper door panel inserts, B-pillar trim, sail panels, and headliner were also covered in Medici Velour. Even the door pull assist straps featured Medici Velour inserts. Running between the seats are center consoles—also...

This significant, well-published and documented mid-century modern masterpiece by PHILIP JOHNSON, of the famous 'Harvard Five' and well-known architect of the 'Glass House' in New Canaan, is located on prestigious Oenoke Ridge known for its estates.  Designed with a cross-axial plane it creates a carefully balanced interior space which flows seamlessly into the natural beauty of the landscape. Restored to its original, the stone and glass house boasts high ceilings and original period fixtures. It is an art collector's dream!!!   Development approval for construction of 11,000 sq ft home with variances for existing house to remain as an ancillary building www.PhilipJohnsonModern.com.   The famous Alice Ball House was designed by Philip Johnson, master architect of the ‘Harvard Five’ mid-century modernists. Johnson designed six homes in New Canaan, including his ‘Glass House’, which became the Alice Ball House for which his original plans still exist. Referred to as ...

The story of the American luxury car through the decades had always been one of long, wide, sleek, shiny cars rolling down the boulevard or speeding silently along the highway. Inside, the privileged and pampered passengers were insulated in a world separate from everyone else. Seated on top grain genuine leather or the finest fabrics available in the world, they knew their surroundings were better than those of the people they passed by. Bigger was better, and Americans have always appreciated room to spread out. When four door sedans and station wagons were no longer big enough, we bought SUVs. When those weren't big enough for some, they went out and bought vehicles designed to serve the military. And the car makers were making what people were buying, and that was big cars. This policy worked well for a very long time, with each decade showing production increases over the previous one. The U.S. auto industry had a record setting year in 1973, as did Lincoln. No one buyi...

The 1957 and 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham was the most expensive American car at the time. It was a styling masterpiece and a technological wonder. Virtually every comfort and luxury available at the time was included at no charge. These limited production cars weren't intended to make a profit for Cadillac, they were a declaration of Cadillac's superiority in the luxury car market. The Eldorado Brougham was Cadillac's supreme achievement in the late fifties and by virtue of their rarity, each one has been collectible from the moment it was built. There was no better statement of success in its day than arriving in a Cadillac Eldorado Brougham. Identification of the Eldorado Brougham is similar to that of other Cadillac vehicles of the era. A Body Name Plate is mounted in the engine compartment on the driver's side, directly behind the brake booster and on top of the heater plenum (near the heater and fresh air duct). The code numbers provided on this plate identify ...

The Only Way to Fly 1979 would be the third and final year for the mid-sized Thunderbird body style introduced in 1977. Sales would drop from their all-time high in 1978, but they were still in the top three for the line. The decision to take the Thunderbird down to a smaller size and a more affordable price was a good one, as this series had been the most popular ever, and after people had dreamed of owning one for years, this change finally made flying a Thunderbird a reality for many. Ford had advertised that when America needed a better idea, Ford would put it on wheels. In the case of the 1977-1979 Thunderbirds, it certainly did. There were a few changes for 1979, really just enough to allow people to notice they were seeing the latest model. Up front, the grille became bolder, consisting a series of four large rectangles across and down. This was a distinct appearance change from the previous two years, and allowed the '79 cars to stand out. In back, the full-width Thunderbir...

Vinyl Roof ($129.70)  (Standard on Crown Coupe) 488  Remote Trunk Release ($28.25) 570  Tilt-A-Scope Steering Wheel ($92.45) Air Conditioning ($452.25)  (Front only) 414  Air Conditioning ($636.15)  (Front and rear units) 413  Auto-Temp Front Air Conditioner       (Late production only)  ($493.45) 473  Auto-Pilot ($94.90) 452  Electric Door Locks ($46.50)  (Crown Coupe and      Convertible only) 452  Electric Door Locks ($70.70) 521  Tinted Glass ($52.70) 424  AM Search-Tune Radio with Front and Rear      Speakers, Power Antenna, and Floor Tuning      Switch ($165.45) 423  AM/FM Search-Tune Radio with Front and Rear      Speakers, Power Antenna, and Floor Tuning      Switch ($227.75) 428  AM/FM Stereo Multiplex Radio with Power Antenna      ...

Imperial received attractive styling updates for 1965. The front grille was sectioned into four parts, with a wide chrome band surrounding the grille. At the top of this band, Imperial was spelled out in lettering cast into the chrome. The chrome splitting the grille from top to bottom at the center was wider at the top, and tapered at the bottom. Another chrome bar split the grille horizontally, and ran between the new tempered glass head lamp covers, a new styling touch that was added to other Chrysler models as well. Fine horizontal lines were etched into the glass covers, giving them a nice detail. Even though the Imperial had been completely restyled the previous year, there were a couple of notable major changes for 1965. The push button transmission controls were replaced in 1965 with a shift lever mounted on the right side of the steering column, removing any concern the former controls may have provided to prospective customers. Advertising for 1965 continued to emphasize the ...

An Imperial in your driveway told the world you'd made it. It also told everyone that you were an individual, apart from the crowd. You made decisions based on what you knew was best, not because everyone else was doing it. Imperial owners were a rare breed. And perhaps that's why Imperials have always been so rare. It takes a special kind of person to appreciate the unique advantages of owning an Imperial. For Imperial was not like any other car in the land. And not being common should be a benefit of luxury car ownership. With most things, rarity equals exclusivity, and based on those terms, the Imperial was the luxury car to own because it was so rare. Why the 1974-1975 Imperials weren't a big hit with the upper class is a mystery. They were strikingly beautiful automobiles, with lean, clean lines and not even one unnecessary extra tacked-on piece of chrome. Imperial interiors were breathtaking to look at, and quite comfortable, too. Performance and handling were lively ...

In the late forties, a new body style was introduced at the car shows, and it began to gain popularity very quickly. The "two door hardtop" was said to combine the best features of two different styles, the two door coupe and the convertible, with none of the draw backs of either. People with coupes had to contend with the "B" pillar between the front door glass and the rear quarter window, which blocked vision out of the car and didn't have the sleek appearance of a convertible, which lacked the B pillar. However, women especially preferred coupes because convertibles with the top down mussed their hair and required frequent make up touch ups. Plus, convertibles were more expensive and not as weather proof as a coupe. With the two door hardtop, people got the best of both worlds: hardtop safety and protection from the elements with no B pillars, which gave it the sleek look of a convertible. The first mass produced cars with this new body style were the 1949 Ca...