Carolina Region CLC

04/29/2026

Just over a month until our 2026 Grand National in Concord, NC near the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Registration at hotel and events ends soon so Register Now!

Reminding everyone that 2026 Grand National Event Registration is OPEN NOW!
Here is direct link: https://clcgn2026.cornerstonereg.com/

04/28/2026

Our next event planned is this Saturday, May 2. It is the AutoBarn 2026 Spring Cruise-In supporting the local Boys & Girls Club. There will be something for everyone. With a large car show, all makes welcome, the Antique Mall, A DJ, the AutoBarn Showroom, and luncheon spots on site at Gibson Mill, it will be a fun day.

https://gibsonmillmarketnc.com/

https://gibsonmillconcordnc.com/gibson-mill-tenants/the-depot-antique-mall/

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Travis Dowell
Director, Carolina Region Cadillac & LaSalle Club
[email protected]

03/19/2026

Direct link to our March 14, 2026 Hickory NC meet-up pictures:

03/17/2026

From our CLC Carolina Region visit of Andrew Straw's unique car collection in Hickory NC this past Saturday, here are some pictures of a car that stood out to me, a 1964 GAZ VOLGA SOVIET UNION LUXURY CAR, often use by the KGB and the very wealthy. Me being all into the 1963/64's I was really interested in the Soviet Union luxury offering from the same time period.

THE FIRST TWO THINGS I thought when I saw this car was that it looked like a Russian/Soviet Car and it must be from early to mid 1950's. I was correct on the first account and very wrong on the 2nd account as it was a 1964 model. The styling did go back into the 1950's when the car was introduced in 1956 but very little was changed in the next decade ... unlike say the Cadillac that drastically changed year to year! It was also a more utilitarian car with the small 75 hp 2.4 liter 4-cylinder compared to the big 429 (7L) V8 used in the 1964 Cadillac!

CHECK OUT THE INFO CARD for more details and look at Marty Smith's 1964 Fleetwood 60 Special to contrast to a Cadillac Luxury car in the 3rd picture.

03/15/2026

From today's CLC Carolina Region visit of Andrew Straw's unique car collection in Hickory NC here are a few pictures of his 1907 Cadillac Model K Runabout.

03/14/2026

We've got a wonderful activity planned for this Saturday - you won't want to miss lunch in Hickory at Copper Penny Grill followed by a tour of the Straw's Car Collection thereafter.

Note:
- We will lunch first, and then walk to the Straw Collection Open House thereafter.

Lunch: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Copper Penny Grill
101 Catawba Avenue, Hickory

Open House: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Straw Collection Showroom
103 Marion Avenue, Hickory

Andrew noted, depending on your GPS, the street addresses may show "Hickory, Connelly Springs, or Rhodhiss". Don't worry, all are the same place.

01/20/2026

Reminding everyone that 2026 Grand National Event Registration is OPEN NOW!
Here is direct link: https://clcgn2026.cornerstonereg.com/

12/04/2025

Come join us and get caught up with your Carolina Region Cadillac & LaSalle Club friends? We'd love to have you!

Please RSVP no later than Friday, December 5th, by replying to this email with your "Yes, I'll join", or "No, can't make it but will see you next time". See you soon!
Travis Dowell
Director, Carolina Region Cadillac & LaSalle Club
[email protected]

10/21/2025

10/04/2025

CADILLAC CLUB CAROLINA REGION LUNCH AND CAR SHOWING - SATURDAY OCTOBER 11
The Waldhorn
Noon to 2:00 pm
12101 Lancaster Hwy.
Pineville

Cadillac of South Charlotte
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
10725 Pineville Rd.
Pineville

We plan to gather at The Waldhorn, located in South Charlotte, have a nice lunch there, and then travel down the street to Cadillac of South Charlotte to display our classic Cadillacs alongside the new Cadillacs. We've done this for several years now and it's very enjoyable and fun.

Please know, if you either don't have your Cadillac, you and yours are welcomed with open arms. While the cars are "center stage", the real value along with the cars lies in our friendships.

Come and get caught up with us. It's been too long for some of you!

Please RSVP as soon as you can, but no later than Thursday, October 9. I need to arrange sufficiently with The Waldhorn and with Cadillac of South Charlotte.

Also, if you prefer to have lunch and not show a car or join us at the dealer afterwards, that's ok too. Still too, if you prefer to show and not to lunch, that's also ok!

Let me know in your RSVP your preferences.
See flyer with details.
See you soon!
Travis

Travis Dowell
[email protected]

10/03/2025

Need a Cadillac or LaSalle holiday gift for that special someone.....