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Standard Catalog of Cadillac: 1903-1990

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If you enjoy reading about Cadillacs, this is a great book. It is filled with interesting items and even has a section called - Historical (Nice). It features all the specs on every Caddy ever made: prices, engines, prod. nums., options, yearly changes, body styles, etc. In addition, it has some nice stories about significant cars: LaSalle, 76 Eldo conv., 72 Cpe Dev, 54 Eldo, 59 Cad, etc. It really does provide hours of entertainment. One final thing. It also has a couple reproductions of some nice advertisements from the earlier years and you cannot beat the price.

This book is invaluable for anyone who is interested in a complete overview of Cadillacs and LaSalles. The book includes pictures, articles, and comprehensive data on all models, as well as a "ballpark" pricing guide for the collector. The book is well organized and the data is accurate as far as I know. Want to know if that 1963 convertible you saw in the paper will fit in your garage? What size engine did a 1958 Eldorado Biarritz have? What options were available in 1966? This book will tell you that and much more. The book does not have any repair information nor is it a resource for restorers. There is an explanation of a rating system for old cars based on appearance and wear and tear, but this is only for use with the "ballpark" pricing guide. Rather, it is an encyclopedia of facts and data. I would strongly recommend this book as a useful reference tool for anyone who is collects, is considering buying or selling, or is simply interested in Cadillacs and LaSalles.

Do you want to know how many horsepower the Cadillac V-16 had? Do you want to see the list of features on the 1957 Fleetwood Brougham? How about the V-8-6-4 engine? The answers to all these questions and more can be found in the book, which is a must have for all Cadillac fans. However, they should produce a second edition if they want to include The Northstar System, which brought me to enjoy Cadillacs.