Dick Shappy with "Best of Show" and 1st Place in Class for his 1913 Cadillac Model 30 Phaeton staying inside his car carrier because of rain. New England Cadillac LaSalle show June 15, 2008.
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Right down to the wire as usual. Three days before show time and the car is still not running. The new engine is so tight that it is impossible to turn over by hand. So we towed the car around the parking lot for a few hours.
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After many, many adjustments and 24 hours later, the car is ready to start under its own power.
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It lives! The engine is started and excess oil is allowed to burn off.
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The day before show time, and the car not only starts under its own power, but is also driven for the first time.
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The day before show time, and finishing touches are still being performed. Wheel pin stripping being applied.
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Dick Shappy accepting the "Best of Show" trophy from Cadillac LaSalle Club New England Region official Richard Esposito.
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The 1913 Cadillac Model 30 Phaeton stayed dry in Dick's car trailer.
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