The future Chinese leader is visiting the U.S. But rather than flying a Hongqi over here, he's riding in a Cadillac (starting at the 1:23 mark).
Is anyone aware of any Hongqis used by Chinese officials abroad?
Showing posts with label Cars- Cadillac. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cars- Cadillac. Show all posts
2011 Orinda Car Show pictures
Car Shows and Museums,
Cars,
Cars- BMW,
Cars- Cadillac,
Cars- Ford,
Cars- Jaguar,
Cars- Jeep,
Cars- Peugeot,
Cars- Spyker
This year's show was bigger than ever. In fact, the organizers ran out of room on the street and so the Orinda Country Club opened up its golf course to give more room.
This Jaguar XJS was the first to catch my eye. Did those wire wheels come stock? Because they're a perfect melding of old and new-ish.
This Cadillac Eldorado convertible was the highlight. At first, I thought it was an Allante, but the proportions weren't right for an Allante. Upon closer inspection, and a chat with the proud owner, it was indeed an Eldorado ESC with the top carefully lopped off by Coach Builders Limited.
Only a few hundred were made. You ordered them through your local Cadillac dealer. It has a power top with a plexiglass rear window.
This clean 1981 528i was charming.
This is the first Spyker I've seen in the U.S. It looks more like a fancy bejeweled watch than a mode of transportation.
There's a Shelby.
1937 Jaguar SS 100
1913 Peugeot Bebe
Shelby Mustang.
1960 Jeep Forward Control 150.
Talk about a greenhouse!
This Jaguar XJS was the first to catch my eye. Did those wire wheels come stock? Because they're a perfect melding of old and new-ish.
This Cadillac Eldorado convertible was the highlight. At first, I thought it was an Allante, but the proportions weren't right for an Allante. Upon closer inspection, and a chat with the proud owner, it was indeed an Eldorado ESC with the top carefully lopped off by Coach Builders Limited.
Only a few hundred were made. You ordered them through your local Cadillac dealer. It has a power top with a plexiglass rear window.
This clean 1981 528i was charming.
This is the first Spyker I've seen in the U.S. It looks more like a fancy bejeweled watch than a mode of transportation.
There's a Shelby.
1937 Jaguar SS 100
1913 Peugeot Bebe
Shelby Mustang.
1960 Jeep Forward Control 150.
Talk about a greenhouse!
1988 Cadillac Brougham and 1985 Chevy El Camino
I checked out a few old cars last weekend. The owners love them and use them daily. These two cars truly represent the state of the American auto industry in the mid-1980s, for better or worse.
According to Wikipedia, the word "bling" was invented in 1988, the same model year as this land yacht.
5.0 liter, how very metric.
This couch is comparable to the back seat of a Citroen DS.
Weathered landau top.
Electronic climate control!
This is neat. The Off-Auto switch for the rear view mirror automatically adjusts the mirror's angle, depending on whether it's night or day. I think the Distance gadget to the left is for parking.
This iconic sunshine plate epitomizes 1980s California.
I rode shotgun for a ride around town. My legs were stretched out, my right arm was on the windowsill, and my left arm dangled on top of the wide bench seat. It was literally like riding in a living room. The opulence! The decadence!
The owners of the Cadillac also own two El Caminos and a 1964 T-bird (which I will cover tomorrow). This 1985 unit has a 4.3 liter V6.
According to Wikipedia, the word "bling" was invented in 1988, the same model year as this land yacht.
5.0 liter, how very metric.
This couch is comparable to the back seat of a Citroen DS.
Weathered landau top.
Electronic climate control!
This is neat. The Off-Auto switch for the rear view mirror automatically adjusts the mirror's angle, depending on whether it's night or day. I think the Distance gadget to the left is for parking.
This iconic sunshine plate epitomizes 1980s California.
I rode shotgun for a ride around town. My legs were stretched out, my right arm was on the windowsill, and my left arm dangled on top of the wide bench seat. It was literally like riding in a living room. The opulence! The decadence!
The owners of the Cadillac also own two El Caminos and a 1964 T-bird (which I will cover tomorrow). This 1985 unit has a 4.3 liter V6.
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