FINS AIN'T WHAT THEY USED TO BE

You might recall that we featured Simon Ringham’s customised 1940 Ford in Classic American’s April 2019 issue. When Matt and I visited to photograph his Ford, Simon pointed out the gorgeous 1959 Cadillac he also owned and I vowed we’d return to feature the Caddy. A year later, I saw Simon at a car show in torrential rain (he really does use his cars!) where he mentioned also having a 1960 sedan and that he’d just bought a 1961 convertible, so naturally we headed back to Wales.

While I love finding out wherever possible the past of a feature car, Simon admits he doesn’t have much interest in history. When it comes to buying a classic Cadillac, condition is key.

The cars are part of his business All Stretched Out (01633 282233 or see www.allstretchedout.co.uk)providing wedding cars, limousines and party buses for hire and so long as the vehicles are immaculate and reliable, he doesn’t mind who previously owned them.

“My wife thinks I’m nuts,” laughs Simon as he pulls his 1959 Fleetwood Sixty Special from its garage. “After I saw you at the Yate show, I