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152 messages,  Last post on Oct 22, 2009 at 1:59 PM

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#146 of 152 Separated at birth... by argent

Mar 03, 2003 (8:06 pm)

1965-vintage model of Cadillac coupe (XP840) --


 
...and the recent Cadillac Sixteen showcar.
 

#147 of 152 by wq59b

Mar 04, 2003 (6:21 am)

Right- the XP-840 was supposedly the final V-16 concept. 'They say' when a concept gets an "XP" number & reaches the fiberglas stage- it's under consideration, but Chuck Jordan contended it was never a serious candidate for production- but more a statement recognizing Cadillac's heritage. I think it's 'non-Cadillac' styling supports that pretty well.
 
I too thought of the XP-840 when I saw the Sixteen! The C-pillar/rear quarters have a similar feel, the way the glass is flush-mounted & well-integrated and of course they share the long hood look. I wonder if indeed anyone working on the Sixteen was aware of the long-forgotten XP-840.

#149 of 152 I'm in by lynchpin

Oct 21, 2009 (1:32 pm)

1960 dodge town panel, installing 1967 truck 383 4bbl with 727, four captian chairs from a dodge van 19??, and pushbutton shifter, going to remove bumpers to give a slicker look.

#150 of 152 Re: I'm in [lynchpin] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Oct 22, 2009 (9:06 am)

Replying to: lynchpin (Oct 21, 2009 1:32 pm)
Sounds nice. I drove a similar truck all the way to Guatemala one time. No problems, and handled those awful roads easily.

#151 of 152 Re: I'm in [Mr_Shiftright] by andre1969

Oct 22, 2009 (1:58 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 22, 2009 9:06 am)
Is that one of these beasts?

I always thought they were kinda cool...beefy and rugged looking. Someone in my Granddad's neighborhood has two of them.

#152 of 152 Re: I'm in [andre1969] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Oct 22, 2009 (1:59 pm)

Replying to: andre1969 (Oct 22, 2009 1:58 pm)
Yep, very similar. Very rugged truck.

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