1955 cadillac cdv "Horse Trotters Gate"

[ronebee]

I just went and saw a real neat/different car in a barn here in Upstate New York. 1955 Cadillac Coupe De Ville, with "Trotters starting gate" on the rear of the car. Did some digging in the car and Found a permanant Florida Registation Certificate showing City of Orlando as Owner of the vehicle in 1955. I called city of Orlando and the address on the registration is 1000 West Gore Ave, Orlando, fl, spoke to a clerk, she says that is the address of "Fleet Management" for the city. Called, wating on return call. Anybody in Orlando remember this car/starting gate?

This is a real interesting car that looks as if it was built brand new to be a trotter starting gate, trunk is full of mechanics that pull the gate sides around the car, rear seat was removed and a hole was cut in the roof of the car and rear seat was replaced by rear facing single seat on perch so starter could look above the roof for starting horses. Not a cobbled up mess, but looks to be a purpose built piece from 1955. Florida Car, never been in NY except in a barn but it needs everything. Any ideas who would want, could use something like this? I have also sent a note to Cadillac-Lasalle club. It would be nice to see this car stay together and not cut up for parts/scrap. Any ideas?