Vic Hislop, Queensland's famous shark expert, bought one of Val Sharp's Cadillac limos a couple of years ago and has completed the conversion of it into a 6x6 all-terrain limo.  Below are some different angles of this remarkable machine.  Due to Queensland's current transport rules, the 1982 Limo could no longer be used as a registered limousine.  The conversion of this Caddy into a 6-wheel drive machine has assured its continuation of use.  Vic plans on using the Caddy for a documentary to be filmed on Fraser Island, the world's largest sand island, and a major tourist destination on the Queensland, Australia coastline

Sue Sharp, Val's wife standing next to the 6x6 Caddy for size comparison.

Val Sharp and Vic Hislop with their respective Cadillac limos.

Another size comparison -  the 6x6 towering over Val's '91 stretch limo.  The trunk on the 6x6 has been extended to allow for the extra 200 litre fuel tank, a necessity when running a 472 cubic inch motor to power the six wheel drive Caddy.  Fuel consumption on sand is expected to be high.

The rear end.  Wow!

Ready to take the world by storm.

Wondering about the strength?  Girders running the full length of the limo welded to the original chassis.  Vic reports that the 6x6 is better handling and gives a far smoother ride than his Nissan Patrol.  Somewhat to be expected when driving a Cadillac.

John Valenti helping out with lifting the Ghostbusters' 1960 Cadillac Ambulance for running repairs during the 2002 Variety Bash.  With the additional help of a 30 tonne loader at Innaminka, John & Steve were able to get under the Caddy to relocate the rear bump stop rubbers, necessary to stop the tail shaft trying to rip a hole in the floor when they hit large bumps, which are common hazard on Variety Bashes.  The rear seat passengers appreciated the repair.

Steve Bowman's 1960 Cadillac Ambulance as The Ghostbusters' machine.  Used for Variety Club Bashes.

Seen at the Marburg, Queensland, Australia Showgrounds and home of the Marburg Pacing Association.

The following is an extract from the MPA website, http://justracing.com.au/mpa/

14/11/2000
Harness Headlines



The long-term viability of the Marburg Pacing Association was further enhanced last Sunday when representatives of the Albion Park Harness Racing Club were onhand to participate in the official handover of the keys to the revamped Cadillac mobile start barrier.
The former pride of the Albion Park Club was made redundant a few years ago when the Queensland Harness Racing Board purchased several newer computerised barriers to distribute to the major Clubs in S.E. Queensland.
The premier Queensland Club purchased the Cadillac in 1981 from the manufacturers in Waynesville, Ohio. When purchased, it was deemed to be the finest of its type in Australia and well suited to the style of fast starts that were developing in Queensland.
The mobile proved extremely reliable and was involved in Thorate’s 1:53.9 mile rate, set in the $100,000 Queensland Championship on October 14, 1989.
The Committee of the APHRC, despite receiving several cash offers from interstate Clubs, decided to gift the “Caddy” to the MPA in a further gesture of goodwill that has developed between the two Clubs in recent years.
While still in reasonable condition, Tony Burgess of Burgess Auto & Bodyworks at Blacksoil, restored it to its original glory with some body repairs and a fresh coat of paint.
The purpose-built vehicle will now grace the track at Marburg every Sunday and further enhance the image of the MPA as a progressive force in Queensland harness racing.