Event Coverage Phat Caddy Pics from GoodGuys West Coast Nationals 2009

A couple local shows for my '57 Cadillac and it will be stored for a few years. I had a great time this weekend. Saw a lot of HAMBers and I made it the the HAMB M & G but a little late. Usually I miss it all together.
Here are pictures of Thursday at the hotel and Fri-Sat&Sun at Pleasanton.

Brian

 

more from hotel and then GG....

 

Thanks for the pics! I still think Sam's Merc is THE Custom Merc of all time.

 

Nice pics....................Thanks

 

more......

 

More.

 

The last from the show:

John Gimelli's new Cadillac.......

 

lots of good stuff there fer sher... I liked this Merc a bunch. very subtle. nice color.

 

Thats cool, my old Buick is really getting around the west coast.

 

Wow not to sure about this one. I have generally liked his other cars but this one doesn't do it for me. I think it is the front end treatment.

 

Here are some Swap Meet finds:

The Lincoln was clean, needs to fix the DONK issue, but very clean, inside stock.
The COE was priced at $37K, crossed out and said make offer, very cool build.
I got the 1930's head light lens and glass (the cadillac shield was in perfect condition)
The CC Plate - Customs Bay Area and the taildragger looks like my LaSalle
And I got the old Cadillac pictures from a vendor inside.

Brian

 

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At the hotel it had a for sale sign, $100K

B

 

WTF !! ..Kool Kaddy

 

Cheers to the owner of this killer sled..totally my style!

 

His headlights are behind the Merc grill. A car seems to have a face. It looks like his is blind. He loves the hidden lights, that is what makes John, John. The interior is unbelieveable too.

Brian

 

Yea Glen, I knew you would see it. Still very clean.

Brian

 

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At the hotel it had a for sale sign, $100K


that's just nutty.

 

Yeah that might be all that it is missing is some eyes . Just doesn't quite look right. The quality of the work is clearly sensational and I do like his "look" for the rear of his cars.

I think some more chrome whould be nice as well a bit to monochromatic for my tastes.

 

Nice shots...thanks for sharing!

 

What was the price on Bob ?


CBB

 

Great photos... excellent subject choice... Brian...

Really enjoyed them

 

I wondered what happened to him...
Does he still want people to call him "the Wizard"?

 

That Gimelli cad is a mess. Bland front....hideous rear. WAY too busy....and at the same time, nothing really being said.

 

I didn't want to ask because I know I could make it fit in the Caddy trunk with bungee cords.

Thanks Rik, I tried to show different cars

Yes, no comment.

Brian

 

Nice photos Brian, I will miss seeing the '57. Thanks

 

I asked cause I knew I couldn't buy it. He told me $4000.00. Firm.
RodP

 

maybe i missed something....did you say you were parking phat caddy? whats up?

and thanks for the pics.

 

Man I like that little coppery Model A. NICE!

 

Yikes !