Magif Memories Plymo7th Meeting The seventh meeting of the Magif Memories club in Plymouth took place on the 12th of October, 2022. The meeting was held in the club's usual location at the Plymo Community Center. The meeting began at 7:30 PM with a warm welcome from the club president, Sarah Thompson. She expressed her gratitude for the continuous support and participation of the club members. The first agenda of the meeting was the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. The minutes were read out loud by the secretary, James Green, and were unanimously approved by the members.
With only 1200 built in 1976 this is one of the rarest of all Cadillacs. While the Fleetwood Brougham was the flagship of the Cadillac sedans, there was nothing that could touch the elegance, prestige and pure luxury of the Talisman.
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The minutes were read out loud by the secretary, James Green, and were unanimously approved by the members. After the approval of the minutes, the treasurer, Emma Collins, presented the financial report of the club. She informed the members about the current balance and the upcoming expenses for the annual Magif Memories retreat scheduled for next month.
1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman: The Broughamiest Brougham That Ever Broughamed
Ever had a post you meant to write up, and it keeps getting displaced by other subjects? Happens to me all the time. There was one in particular I wrote for the old site, where I really, truly meant to write it up the very same weekend that I photographed it. But then other car shows intervened, more and more photos were taken, and further bright, shiny rolling stock distracted your author. That car finally was written up, approximately a year and a half later. But, it DID get written! And so shall today’s subject, perhaps the Broughamiest Brougham that ever Broughamed. The 1974-76 Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman. Today’s subject is a ’76 in Georgian Silver with matching top and Light Antique Blue velour interior. Maximum Cadillac. Maximum Brougham. Maximum Awesome!
I have had a serious jones for the 1971-76 Cadillac Fleetwood since I was a kid. A navy blue metallic, 1/64 scale toy Fleetwood Brougham by Pocket Cars had a lot (correction: everything) to do with it.
I loved that little model Fleetwood, and its compadre, a Pocket Cars Continental Mark IV in the same blue with an off-white top. Explains why I do so many Cadillac and Lincoln posts, doesn’t it?
So, as I have previously posited, 1976 was, in my opinion, Peak Brougham. And over at Cadillac, the sky was the limit in Broughamtastic Broughams. Coupe de Ville, Sedan de Ville, Eldorado, Eldorado Biarritz (a mid-year arrival), d’Elegance packages, the Fleetwood Brougham, the Fleetwood 75 limousine and sedan…and the Fleetwood Brougham d’Elegance. And the creme de la creme, the total excess Cadillac, the Fleetwood Talisman.
1976 was the last year for the truly large, truly opulent full-size Cadillacs, though the Eldorado would continue in embiggened form through model year ’78. And ’76 was the last year for the Talisman.
The Fleetwood Talisman originally appeared in 1974. It combined the Fleetwood Brougham body with velour. Velour, everywhere. And the 1974 Talisman was the most opulent, Broughamtastic four-seat luxury automobile you could buy that year.
Yes, the 1974 Talisman was an excessively luxurious, velour-bomb of epic proportions. Of course, I love them. Many a driver accidentally fell asleep due to the cosseting plushness, leading to few Talismans surviving today…I kid. I kid. But with their yuuuge center consoles front and rear, long wheelbase, and options on top of options, the ’74 Talisman was a special car. Either you got it, or you didn’t. Those who didn’t, probably found a 47-hp MB 240D a status symbol. As for me, I’ll take the Caddy. Now where was I?
The four-seater Talisman lasted for 1974 only. In ’75, the front velour-clad buckets and console remained, but the rear seat console went away, leaving room for one additional lucky passenger. All the usual refinements, other than that back-seat console, remained as before. Talisman production was 1,898 in inaugural ’74 and 1,238 were built in 1975.
The 1976 Fleetwood Talisman was introduced with all the other 1976 Cadillacs on September 12, 1975. In its final year, 1,200 Talismans were built. And our subject car, photographed by my friend Jayson Coombes last autumn at the Gilmore Museum, is one of them. She appears to be a lovingly preserved example, and the silver over blue combination is just plain excellent. Special thanks to Jayson for taking these most excellent pictures of this most excellent Cadillac!
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Following the financial report, the club's head of events, Mark Rogers, shared the updates on the upcoming events. He announced the Halloween-themed movie night, which would take place on the 28th of October. The members were excited about the event and volunteered to bring snacks and decorations. Next on the agenda was a discussion on the club's charity initiatives. Lucy Wilson, the charity coordinator, proposed organizing a fundraiser to support a local children's hospital. The idea received unanimous approval, and the members decided to hold a bake sale and a raffle during the movie night to raise funds for the cause. The final part of the meeting focused on brainstorming ideas for the annual Magif Memories retreat. Several suggestions were made, including a weekend camping trip and a visit to a nearby historical site. The members were encouraged to submit their preferences, and a final decision would be made in the next meeting. The meeting concluded with a reminder of the next meeting's date and time. The members were also encouraged to spread the word about the club to attract new members and increase community involvement. Overall, the seventh meeting of the Magif Memories club in Plymouth was productive and filled with enthusiasm. The members left the meeting feeling excited about the upcoming events and looking forward to the annual retreat..
Reviews for "Beyond Imagination: Inspiring Memories from the 7th Annual Plymouth Meeting"
1. John - 1 star - I really did not enjoy the "Magic Memories Plymouth meeting". The whole show felt amateurish and poorly executed. The tricks were predictable, and the magician seemed more focused on his cheesy jokes and awkward banter with the audience than actually impressing us with his magic. I expected much more from a professional magic show, and I left feeling disappointed and underwhelmed.
2. Samantha - 2 stars - "Magic Memories Plymouth meeting" was a letdown for me. The tricks were average at best, and the magician's performance lacked charisma and stage presence. It felt like he was going through the motions and just going through a routine rather than truly engaging the audience. Overall, it was an underwhelming experience and not something I would recommend to others.
3. Mike - 2 stars - I was not impressed with the "Magic Memories Plymouth meeting" show. The magician seemed disengaged and unenthusiastic throughout the performance. The tricks were mediocre and lacked any wow factor. The overall production value also left much to be desired. I was hoping for a more captivating and thrilling magic show, but unfortunately, this one fell flat.
4. Emily - 1 star - "Magic Memories Plymouth meeting" was a waste of my time and money. The tricks were boring and unoriginal, and I could see right through the magician's sleight of hand. The show lacked any sense of mystery or excitement, and I was left feeling unimpressed. I would not recommend this show to anyone looking for a true magical experience.