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this is displayed in the Imperial Palace casino auto museum in Las Vegas.they opened a new section and added to the massive collection
hope you enjoy.I did being there in person to appreciate the craftsmanship of this one of a kind Cadillac customized by several companies scattered throughout the USA
1955 Cadillac Elmerado
1955 Cadillac Custom Convertible "Elmerado"
This custom built Cadillac was designed by the crew at ASA with lots of help from John D'Agostino. The Elmerado was named after the builder�s father "Elmer". A rare chopped & sectioned functioning convertible cadillac. The car was completely redone front to back & top to bottom. Bob Divine customized the interior using crocodile & leather, PPG seafoam & teal pearl blends applied with a touch of liquid crystal. Elmerado was a feature car in Drive Magazine in Europe and it was also the feature car in chromes Flamen - chrome flames.
Places first everywhere it shows. Currently on display, and for sale, at the Imperial Palace Auto Collections.
55-62 6267SX - Sport Convertible Coupe 5 factory price $6286 weight #4809 shipped units 3,950
Comments (89)
ontar1
Sweet, excellent capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
beachzz
Wow, this is great!! And yes, I agree with the Old Hippie, cars today have no zing, not much of anything. Give me an old GTO or Firebird or Camaro any day!!
brycek
Fantastic collage Richard..this is such a wonderful museum!!
lilbiscuit
Very cool car and excellent collage!!
saretta
Fantastic captures of this awesome car Richard and a splendid description!!:-)
pops
Awesome photos Richard
Denys234
Excellent collage!!
moochagoo
I love this Cadillac
JeffG7BRJ
A great collage of this Classic car Richard, a car I wouldn't mind being seen in. The narrative is very informative, as always. Excellent work. Bravo!!!!!
aljaysart
Excellent capture, great car.
mickuk50
thats some car what great lines it has .excellent set of pics richard mick
jocko500
top shape car here. wonderful pov on all your shots.
mcv
Super good job of capturing this unique car from several angles Richard! Look at the shine on that baby . . . and check out those front "fangs?" . . . unique, amazing, and a treat to see!!! Hmmm wonder what the gas milage is?
Cosme..D..Churruca
The design of this car is really alucinating... thanks Richard.
amota99517
This is an excellent rebuild. Fabulous capture.
Star4mation
Superb photos Richard!!! Cars looked real cool in the 50's These days they all look like little boxes on wheels!! LOL
goldie
terrific captures of this beauty...god, they certainly knew how to build cars back then!
amlondono
Fantastic colors and compo in each shot of a great collage
lior
Wonderful capture and excellent composition!
killa9127
Sexy.
Maori
SUPER "nostalgic" captures, Richard !!!!
Blush
I can remember this car somewhat... I want one roflol Yep like that will happen soon Thanks for the pic...of this beauty and classic Hugs susan~
pennykay
Wonderful capture Richard, my husband thought it looked great too!
thevolunteer
Beautiful piece of equipment. Can't beat the old cars. The Wynn has a showcase of cars too. Not sure if it is still there or not. But, it was fantastic too. Aloha
amirapsp
Superb !
IreneS
Wow, I've never even seen a picture (let alone several) of this car, and it's an absolute beauty. You did a fantastic job with both the photography and the layout.
Valentin
Excellent work ! Beautiful shots of a that old cars!!!
soffy
Wonderful collage of this beautiful car,thanks for sharing Richard****
bpclarke
What a beautiful car! So plush and regal! Excellent shot. Bunny
prionbrain
Beautiful car!!! Very well captured!!! Awesome collage!!! Love the white interior!!!