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Here are the totals for the XLR production for 2004, 2005 & 2006. These numbers will reflect not only roadsters built for the US. but also for export. The production totals will also include vehicles that are produced for shows,testing, and evaluation purposes that may not be available for purchase.
2004 ----- 4352
2005 ----- 4062 2006 ----- 3010 (excluding V-Series) 2006 XLR-V ----- 1127
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Allen Kulbersh (Mr XLR)was recently honored at
the Cadillac XLR assembly plant in Bowling Green
Kentucky.
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Unique award was bestowed upon Allen Kulbersh XLR sales executive with Steve Foley Cadillac in Northbrook Illinois.
Kulbersh was presented with an XLR-V wheel, signed by the Bowling green XLR team. Plant manager Wil Cooksey(left) and director of communications Andrea Hales (right) honored
Kulbersh for his sales professionalism and his unprecidented sales volume of the XLR roadster.
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Kulbersh with the Bowling Green XLR vehicle
team was asked to explain what he does differently
than other XLR sales executives, and why he is
so successful in having Mercedes, Lexus
and Jaguar owners trading in on the XLR.
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XLR-V award wheel signed by the Bowling Green XLR assembly plant that was awarded to Kulbersh.
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Kulbersh along side an XLR on the production line.
With only 19 XLR and XLR-Vs produced
daily, the attention to quality is unsurpassed.
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Kulbersh stands with an XLR-V as it's about ready to come off the production line. The XLR-V is so exclusive that the supercharged 443hp. Northstar engine is produced by hand.
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With the longest one piece side rails in the
industry, Kulbersh stands next to the XLR chassis.
There are no welds to weaken on the very strong
frame. Each side rail is hydroformed
with extreme pressure.
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Kulbersh and Dave Hill, Mr. Hill was the vehicle line executive for GM performance cars overseeing the XLR and Chevrolet Corvette (Chief Engineer). Mr. Hill had spent quite some time with Cadillac as the Allante's Chief engineer. He then held the position of the Chief engineer for Cadillac.
Over the years, Mr. Hill contacted Kulbersh many times to get his views and ideas of what he felt would benefit the XLR from an engineering standpoint.
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Mr. Kulbersh is the recipent of some of Cadillac's highest accolades.He has been a Crest Club Member and a Member with distinction for 12 years. Allen was a Cadillac Certified Professional for the complete product line. Mr. Kulbersh was the given the honor of becoming the top Cadillac Allante' sales executive for the United States from 1987-1993.
When Cadillac brought out the Evoq concept show car, Mr. Kulbersh was at the forefront. Recently he was interviewed by a (Click) ****************************************** (Daily Herald) on the Evoq concept to XLR Reality.What makes Steve Foley Cadillac's XLR Headquarters different from the traditional Cadillac dealer? We are proud to say that Steve Foley Inc. Has garnered many awards & achievements over his 30 years with Cadillac.
Steve Foley's honors have ranged from the nations #1 Allante dealer, to being only one of 7 dealers nationwide that has made Master Dealer status every year. Steve Foley Inc. has always entrusted its operations with dedicated individuals. One of his key personnel is Allen Kulbersh. Mr. Kulbersh has been associated with Steve Foley Cadillac for the past 20 years, and will have the premier position handling the XLR. Mr. Kulbersh had the confidence of numerous executives from Cadillac & GM when it came to his opinions regarding the marketing/sales of the Allante.
As part of a 5 member team of the Allante Advisory board, he was involved with many of the thoughts & concepts that were on the table. On a regular basis Mr. Kulbersh was flown to various testing facilities to review some of the ideas & changes that were being implemented. Allen was nicknamed "Mr. Allante" by Cadillac. Allen was a Lifetime member of the Allante' Advisory Council to Cadillac & General Motors |
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The Chicago Sun-Times Wrote A Story About The Leading Sales Executive For The Allant'e Was Not In Hollywood But In Chicago. Allen Kulbersh, better known as "Mr Allante"
The Cadillac insider magazine did a feature article on Kulbersh as he toured the Allante plant in Michigan.
So many individuals nation
wide have been
frustrated searching for
correct information on the
XLR. Chicago's Daily Herald
newspaper shows how there has
been a changing in the
thought process of the consumer.
Data has shown that the ultra luxury roadster purchaser is less concerned as
to where they purchase their
XLR as long as they feel
they are treated in a
professional way worthy
of this type of expense.
Most important getting
factual & up to date information
on this Breakthrough roadster.
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NBC T/V newscaster Jeanne Sparrow does a return visit to the Cadillac XLR roadster, Sparrow first did a report while sitting with Allen Kulbersh in the Neiman Marcus Edition XLR. This time we thought she looked just fine sitting on the roadster instead of in it.
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