As of May 23, 2025, this is the information we have about this car:
[Feb.01.2017] Car #241 belongs to Mano Forsman who inspired this page of the Cadillac Database [the VIN is #536265356]. It was first delivered to Chicago, IL ( he has a copy of the first truck shipping label from the factory). It spent some of its life in Florida. From there, about 10 years ago, it went back further north than Illinois, to Canada; that's where Mano bought it 10 months ago. As may be seen in the photo below, it needs a lot of work. Mano believes that when it is completed, his '53 Eldo will have undergone the mostly extensive restoration of any of them! All the metalwork will be done by Mano's son, Henric, a professional coach builder in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. Late Extra (9/2007): Mano had a minor heart problem in 2007 and has had to give up restoring this one; also his son got married and now has a life of his own to lead. Mano sold the car to the owner of #243, below,who will continue where Mano left off. Thanks for saving this one, Mano. Take care of your health!
[Feb.01.2017] Car #241 belongs to Mano Forsman who inspired this page of the Cadillac Database [the VIN is #536265356]. It was first delivered to Chicago, IL ( he has a copy of the first truck shipping label from the factory). It spent some of its life in Florida. From there, about 10 years ago, it went back further north than Illinois, to Canada; that's where Mano bought it 10 months ago. As may be seen in the photo below, it needs a lot of work. Mano believes that when it is completed, his '53 Eldo will have undergone the mostly extensive restoration of any of them! All the metalwork will be done by Mano's son, Henric, a professional coach builder in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. Late Extra (9/2007): Mano had a minor heart problem in 2007 and has had to give up restoring this one; also his son got married and now has a life of his own to lead. Mano sold the car to the owner of #243, below,who will continue where Mano left off. Thanks for saving this one, Mano. Take care of your health!