A Nod from Gary Witzenburg: My Contribution to Hagerty's 1967 Cadillac Eldorado Article

Recently, I had the honor of being contacted by renowned automobile journalist Gary Witzenburg. Gary was working on an article about the 1967 Cadillac Eldorado and, after discovering the research I’ve collected on its development here on my website, he reached out to see if he could reference some of that information for his piece on Hagerty's site.
Gary crafted an incredibly informative and detailed article, which you can read [here]. I’m truly grateful for the mention, and I must admit, it’s a thrilling moment for me as an automotive enthusiast and amateur historian to have my work featured by such a respected platform.
Thanks for the shout-out, Gary! It feels like my own little "15 minutes of fame" in the world of classic cars.

A detail of the article

Tags:History, 1967 Eldorado, Magazine

The Cadillac BIG Meet will be held again in August 2025.
I am part of the organisation team and I am very much looking forward to it.
We have many new ideas for the event. Hope to see you there!
Here is a short information video I produced where my friends Georg and Elisabeth explain the upcoming event. Turn on subtitles for the English version.


Get all the information on the new website. Just click on the flyer for more information.

Tags:Cadillac BIG Meet, 2025, Kremsmünster, Meeting, Video, Flyer

2024: A Quiet Year, Merry Everything From My 1966 Coupe deVille

As 2024 comes to a close, I realize I haven’t posted much here lately. To be honest, it’s been a quiet year on the car front. While I’ve kept up with some minor maintenance on my cars, there hasn’t been much news to share.

That said, I did manage to capture one special moment this year: our holiday and Christmas card, which was shot in my 1966 Cadillac Coupe deVille. It was a beautiful day, and the Coupe deVille and my dear family looked stunning, as always.

However, 2024 was also marked by something unexpected and difficult: a car accident in June with my beloved 1967 Eldorado where the trunk lid was destroyed beyond being repairable.
It completely shocked me and put a stop to most of my car-related activities. I was unable to talk about it publicly, only sharing the news with a few close friends.
I’m in the process of restoring it to its former glory, and once it's finished, I’ll share a full report here.
It’s been a challenging journey, but I’m hopeful it will soon be back on the road, looking as magnificent as it ever did.

Here’s to hoping that 2025 will be a better year for my Cadillacs, and for all of us who cherish these beautiful machines.
Looking ahead, there’s some exciting news on the horizon: two major Cadillac events are coming to Europe in August 2025! The Cadillac BIG Meet and the Cadillac LaSalle Club Grand European are both on the calendar, and I’m already looking forward to them.
It will be great to reconnect with fellow enthusiasts and celebrate these amazing cars.
Thank you to all of you who’ve followed along this year. I’ll be back with more updates soon — and hopefully with some exciting new progress on the Eldorado!
Here’s to a fantastic 2025, filled with Cadillacs, good times, and new memories.

Tags:1966 Cadillac Coupe deVille, Christmas, 1967 Eldorado

WOW – My 74 and Our Pictures Made the Cover of "The Self-Starter" Monthly Magazine!

I’m thrilled to share that my 1974 Cadillac Coupe de Ville and I (along with our pictures) have made it to the cover of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club monthly magazine, The Self-Starter!
This is such an honor!
As if that wasn’t exciting enough, I’m also proud to announce that both my 1978 Eldorado and the 74 Coupe de Ville are featured in Robert S. Newbrough’s new Cadillac book. I couldn’t be more excited to have my cars showcased alongside such a well-regarded work. The book is a true masterpiece, especially for anyone who has a passion for Cadillacs from the 70s.
If you haven’t already, I highly recommend picking up a copy of Robert’s book.
It’s not only a stunning visual experience but also an incredibly informative read that takes you deep into the history of these iconic cars.
Whether you're a lifelong Cadillac enthusiast or just someone with an appreciation for automotive design, this book is a must-have!
It’s such a humbling feeling to see my cars recognized in these amazing ways.
I’m so grateful to be a part of this incredible community and to have my vehicles celebrated in such a meaningful manner.
Thank you to everyone involved, and a special thanks to Robert Newbrough for including my cars in this fantastic book!
Don’t forget to grab a copy of the book if you’re as passionate about Cadillacs as I am!

The cover of the March 2024 Self Starter

You can order the new book through the CLC Club.

Tags:Book, Self Starter

The Cadillac BIG Meet: Europe’s Biggest Cadillac Gathering – And I’m Part of the Team!

I’m excited to share an update on one of the highlights of my automotive year – the Cadillac BIG Meet. For those who don’t know, it’s Europe’s most important gathering of Cadillac enthusiasts, and it’s an event that takes place every second year. This year was particularly special, and I’m proud to say that I’m part of the organization team!

One of my many roles within the team involves working on the website, handling photography and videography, and promoting the event. It’s a "job" I truly love, not just because I’m passionate about Cadillacs but also because I get to work alongside such a fantastic group of friends and fellow enthusiasts. The camaraderie we share makes organizing this event even more enjoyable.

A Hot Weekend and 101 Cadillacs!
This year, the weather couldn’t have been better – though, admittedly, it was very hot, with temperatures soaring during the weekend. But that didn’t stop 101 Cadillacs from rolling in, making for an incredible turnout. Seeing all those beautiful cars parked together was truly a sight to behold.
For my wife and I, it was a chance to bring out not one, but two of our Cadillacs! We drove the 1967 Eldorado and the 1978 Biarritz to the event, and they both performed wonderfully, turning heads as always. I love having the opportunity to show off these classic beauties and connect with so many other passionate owners.

A TV Report and the Official Aftermovie!
During the three days of the event, we also shot a TV report and produced the official aftermovie for the meet. It was a fantastic experience, capturing not only the cars but the atmosphere, the people, and the overall energy of the event. We are sure you will enjoy the film!

You can watch the official aftermovie below – and I highly recommend viewing it on a large screen in 4K resolution for the best experience. Trust me, the footage really shines in high definition, and you won’t want to miss a single detail of the amazing cars and the vibrant spirit of the Cadillac BIG Meet.

The official aftermovie
We also did a TV report for an Austrian TV-Channel.

A Truly Unforgettable Event
The Cadillac BIG Meet continues to be one of the most rewarding events I’ve been a part of. The passion, the cars, and the community of Cadillac owners are something truly special, and I’m already looking forward to the next one in 2025!
If you’ve never attended, I highly encourage you to mark your calendar for the next edition. It’s an event like no other, and I promise you won’t regret it.
Thank you to everyone who attended this year – it was an unforgettable weekend, and I can’t wait to do it all over again!

Tags:Cadillac BIG Meet, Kremsmünster, 2023, Movie, Aftermovie, Treffen, Cadillac, 1967, 1967 Eldorado, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

The red/white power feed wire going to the switch in the drivers door suddenly broke and my windows would only work by holding the emergency lockout switch. As it turned out the cable broke inside the rubber conduit which is about the worst place on the car to repair…
Details coming soon!

Tags:1967 Cadillac Eldorado Repair Tip, 1967 Eldorado, Power Window, Wiring, Door Rubber Conduit

This year in 2023 the Cadillac BIG Meet in Kremsmünster will take place once again on August 19th - 20th. My friends and I are organising this event since 2004 and it is THE Cadillac Meeting in Europe.
My wife and I shot a short promotional video with some team members to highlight the program for this years event:

Tags:Cadillac BIG Meet, Kremsmünster, Cadillac Meeting, Video

I had to change the heater core of my 78 Eldorado.Details coming soon! Its almost identical to the repair of my 74´s heater core!

Tags:1978 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz, 1978 Cadillac Repair Tip, Heater Core, Restoration

Today I found the time to finally clean my 1967 Eldorado for the upcoming driving season.
Unfortunately its very rainy and I can't test drive it.
Here is a short video.

Tags:1967, 1967 Eldorado, Cleaning, detailing

The Cadillac BIG Meet is Europes biggest Cadillac Meeting. Since the beginning in 2004 I am part of the organisation team along with my Cadillac friends. The meeting is held every second year in Kremsmünster at the Kremsegg Castle in Austria. Here is the flyer for the upcoming meeting in August, this year my 67 Eldorado made it on the cover! You can find all the information about the meeting on the brand new website.

Tags:Cadillac BIG Meet, Kremsmünster, Meeting, Cadillac Meeting

Last fall (2021) the undercarriage project of my 1966 Cadillac Coupe deVille started. The car is in fantastic condition. The factory or dealer applied rubberised undercoating was still on the car, but on some areas it was dry and brittle. In areas where it was not applied there was some slight surface rust which I also completely removed.

VIDEO RECAP

I did not plan to do a video about the restoration, but here is a short collage of some footage I had: (on youtube you can watch it in 4k HDR

This is a short video showing what was done

BEFORE

Some "BEFORE" pictures showing how the car looked before I started working on it.

AFTER

This is how it looks now - after all the work I did. Click to see the full report.

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Tags:1966 Cadillac Coupe deVille, 1966 Cadillac Repair Tips, 1966, Restoration, Underbody, Undercarriage, Undercoating Removal, Undercoating

The "Grand European" Cadillac Meeting is a meeting organised by Cadillac & LaSalle Club (CLC) affiliated clubs all over Europe. This year it was held in Freiburg / Germany with trips to Switzerland and France. It is a 5 day event.
We were asked to do a film for them. We took our Persian Lime 1974 Coupe deVille to get there. It has been a 1100 miles round trip for us during an intense and unusual heat wave with temperatures around 37°C (100°F). The 74 performed flawlessly.
I feel very honoured that my car got a special award from "Honest" John Foust - "The Texan´s Choice Award" where he selected his personal favourite car. Below is a video of the award ceremony, where John explains why he chose my car:

The award ceremony

The event was just great with some awesome cars attending. The quality of cars is getting higher and higher every time.
Thanks to Klaus Deisinger, Sigrid Hoffmann and Christian Doerk and the rest of the team for organising this great event.

We started editing the video after each day on location to be able to show a highlight video at the gala night on Saturday night. Quite a task…
Here is the teaser we showed that night:

The teaser video

A few days after the meeting the full movie was published which can be viewed through the Classic Cadillac Club Deutschland e.V.

The full movie!

My wife Afra filming.

Editing on location

Nice view during work

Tags:Grand European, GE, 2022, Special Award, Award, John Foust, Texan´s Choice Award, Honest John