1937hd45 Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 (edited) I count seven people, so the Cadillac in question must be a Series 75 (V8) or Series 90 (V16) 7-passenger model, of which there were several. Edited November 16, 2021 by Grimy capitalize (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jubilee Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 The waiter/butler doesn’t get to go. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 I read the ad copy. It does say "seven" passengers! Six people? Depends a bit upon the size and weights of the people? And specific model and body style of the 1938 Cadillac! All that said? A long time ago, I rode with friends on a tour in a model T touring car. SEVEN of us in a model T touring car! We used to have so much fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 (edited) People seventy plus years ago were shorter in the height and considerably less 'broad-of-beam' than we are as a population now. Look closely at crowd photos from the 1930's, you'll see few individuals of portly stature. Note that the advertisement is for "Cadillac Fleetwood" which was only the Series 75 (V8) and Series 90 (V16) on the 141" wb. The Series 60, 60 Special and 65 were Fisher series models. Edited November 16, 2021 by 58L-Y8 For 'Cadillac Fleetwood" only, not Fisher series models. (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTR Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 (edited) Not the largest group I’ve been in a single passenger vehicle, but over 35 years ago, one summer weekend* night I ended up as a “designated” driver in a ‘59 Cadillac convertible** with 11 other individuals on board. At one point during the evening, there were at least 4 occupants, including the driver, engaged in intimate activities more commonly associated with and conducted in a bedroom between 2 consenting adults, all while we were (slowly) cruising in the said Caddy through downtown streets/traffic of a mid-size (close to 1000 years old European) city with countless other vintage cars engaged in similar activity, i.e. cruising (not sure about the “other”, but I assume we weren’t the only ones doing that either). * First of handful times I’ve taken one of my cars to exhibit in a car show and only did it because a good friend who was one of the organizers called, pleaded and said they’ll pay all expenses, including meals, fuel & 3 nights in a hotel (2-day indoor show). The complimentary room came handy to continue aforementioned “intimate activities” with the young lady I met that evening and who for some unexplainable reason found me either attractive(?) or just compatible enough for whatever "close combat" desires she was harboring (and yes, they were plentiful). Or maybe it was just the Cadillac ? Aah, to be young and carefree again ! ** Coincidentally, I spoke with the owner of the Caddy just last week and apparently he still owns it. Edited November 17, 2021 by TTR (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Remember when Stuffing a Bug was a huge fad in the 1960's? Craig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Craig that should be a recreated "reenactment"at Hershey in the near future . Now that the popular thing for modern culture to do is "reenactments" or "tributes" and other "inspiring" and "thought provoking" activities - my morning bit of sarcasm is now over. W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkhammer Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Seven people of average size from 1938 would likely take up a lot less space than seven average sized people from 2021. 😁 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadillac Fan Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 They would fit nicely in a 1938-7523 (seven passenger touring sedan). $3,210. 380 made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 11 hours ago, Jubilee said: The waiter/butler doesn’t get to go. He drives. After all, he's only in black tie for a white tie event. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hook Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 They're of course are talking about a seven passenger car which means Jump Seats. I have looked at dozens of seven passenger cars from the 20' & 30's and with the knee room with those jump seats up, the only way you could comfortably fit seven is if the two in the jump seat or the back seat behind the jump seat had both legs amputated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 4 hours ago, Walt G said: Craig that should be a recreated "reenactment"at Hershey in the near future . Now that the popular thing for modern culture to do is "reenactments" or "tributes" and other "inspiring" and "thought provoking" activities - my morning bit of sarcasm is now over. W I have no problem with that! I'm skinny enough!! Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 The Netflix adaption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadillac Fan Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 33 minutes ago, GregLaR said: The Netflix adaption. Yea, but change it to “we'll take two Ubers”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mike6024 Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Remeinded me of this limo stuck on a San francisco hill. the second one is apparently a hill in Los Angeles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hook Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, mike6024 said: Remeinded me of this limo stuck on a San francisco hill. the second one is apparently a hill in Los Angeles. Sometimes, even Cadillac tanks get stuck!!!!! Notice the flags were removed when they were working on it. Edited November 17, 2021 by hook left out (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Getting caught like that on a hump-back railroad crossing can be lethal! No chance of the vehicle surviving at all!! https://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/forum/your-studebaker-forum/stove-huggers-the-non-studebaker-forum/58689-big-rv-vs-train-in-brownsburg-and-he-lived Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 I let my son drive my 35 Buick 40 series sedan to his senior prom and found out he had eight kids in it. It went fine until he got home and was pulling into the garage and hit the driveway hate post with the right front fender.He got it repaired though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 21 hours ago, hook said: They're of course are talking about a seven passenger car which means Jump Seats. I have looked at dozens of seven passenger cars from the 20' & 30's and with the knee room with those jump seats up, the only way you could comfortably fit seven is if the two in the jump seat or the back seat behind the jump seat had both legs amputated. Folding 'jump' or 'occasional' seats in seven passenger sedans were only intended for short duration trips, not long-distance touring. Even in the open seven passenger touring cars, the folding jump seats were employed only when additional passenger capacity demand their use, then only by individuals small enough stature to tolerate the limited space and discomfort. Definitely, the portly gentlemen or dowager spent no time on those perches... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozstatman Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 10 hours ago, hook said: Notice the flags were removed when they were working on it. Think the flags are only present when the VIP is actually onboard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 10 hours ago, 58L-Y8 said: Folding 'jump' or 'occasional' seats in seven passenger sedans were only intended for short duration trips, not long-distance touring. Even in the open seven passenger touring cars, the folding jump seats were employed only when additional passenger capacity demand their use, then only by individuals small enough stature to tolerate the limited space and discomfort. Definitely, the portly gentlemen or dowager spent no time on those perches... One must also wonder about the rear seat(s) in these extended-cab trucks, and how they are for long distance travel. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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