RCR Caddy

[Chuck]

So it is late, about to doze off, but the new June issue of Road and Track just arrived, so decided to take a quick look.

On page 84 were a couple of pics of a car that look vaguely familiar.

So pulled up some pics I took at RCR when visiting last fall. (Attached). Sure enough. It is Fran's Caddy!

The Road and Track author of the captions accompanying the photos was obviously ill informed, since there was no mention of RCR's involvement in the creation of this beauty.

Regardless, it looks great.

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

Thanks Chuck...seems the big wheel rolls right over us little guys...even when we are still owed money ...and lots of it....ho hum.

 

[Craig White]

Interesting enough the Caddy was mentioned in our Australian Unique Cars magazine a few issues back. Complete with photo and mention of RCR's involvement.

 

[Jac Mac]

Thanks Chuck...seems the big wheel rolls right over us little guys...even when we are still owed money ...and lots of it....ho hum.

But surely they would have paid 50% on order & the remaining 50% on pick-up/delivery?, thats standard RCR policy isnt it?

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

Jac....
How I wish....
Unfortunately not the case with as many "change orders" at the last minute with this car...
Working with people that have been long removed from the reality of actually building cars has its drawbacks....
I could have given you a completely finished Mk4 and flown it to NZ and then paid for you to race it for a couple of seasons with the shortfall...

But at least we got the credit for the 4000 hours we spent building it....oh...wait a minute...:embarassed:

 

[David Sturch]

Fran,
Better put a lien on the Lansing Plant. There's always Barrett-Jackson to make up the difference.
Dave

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

It would be nice if we had the car....

On its way back from being displayed at Amelia Island Concourse it was "redirected".....instead of being brought back to RCR....

Not a good scenario....

 

[David Sturch]

Fran,
I hope it dosn't end up in Bob Lutz's collection.
Dave

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

It was not Bobs doing...rather someone else ..also retired from GM....:lipsrsealed:

 

Fran, "redirected" is a polite way of them telling you they stole if back from you. The "Big three" are doing that to the Government now!

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

Shhh.....they may be listening....:stunned:

 

[Jac Mac]

I could have given you a completely finished Mk4 and flown it to NZ and then paid for you to race it for a couple of seasons with the shortfall...

Thats a slightly better deal than the TVR - The owner still wants to drive it !!

Guess I will put that in my folder of 'What If's & Missed Opportunities'.

 

[Al Jones]

There are legal means available as a last resort,which I assume you are reluctant to pursue at this time.

 

[bob peckham]

I saw the car in person last Nov a work of art , i think i would have handcuffed myself to that beauty and not letting it out of my sight Hope its returned real soon or a big sack of cash is dropped off good luck Bob

 

[JOHNBGT40]

I have been gone for awhile and I'm not a big fan of RCR. However, I have to make a comment about the "CADDY"...IT IS VERY LOVELY CAR! Is this a one off ? If not, how much is the turnkey?

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

Thanks Bob

 

[Chuck]

This thread may be seven months old, but it won't go away.

The January 2010 issue of "Street Scene", the 'street rodding's only news monthly' published by the National Street Rod Associaiton (NSRA), has a picture of Fran's Caddy roadster on page 94. Picture was taken at the 2009 SEMA show.

 

[Dave Lindemann]

Take a look at the February 2010 issue of Kit Car Builder, page 8 and there is a nice little blurb - and photo - about Fran's involvement with this car.
Dave L

 

[Cliff Beer]

Fran, I'm not positive but I think you should still be able to file a "workman's lien" on the car even if it's not in your possession. That assumes the car has a VIN and is registered in some state somewhere. Workman's lien is obviously not nearly as good as actually having the car in your possession though....

Sorry to hear payment has been slow on that one. There are a variety of "soft" pressure tactics short of litigation that can be helpful in encouraging payment - shoot me a PM if you like, happy to suggest a couple of ideas.