| Author | Message | ||
     Vladimir Ivanovich Kirillov Grand Master Username: soviet Post Number: 750 Registered: 2-2013 |
About 8 years ago, I bought in New Mexico and imported to Australia a 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood which had fuel injection and only 76,000 miles on it. It was and still is in excellent condition. I paid $2800 USD for it. Some people thought I was nuts for buying this car but being Omar's Russian Brother, if I like it, I buy it and I liked it so I bought it. I just spotted the same car in a different colour with the Talisman upholstery which cost as an option in 1976 more then a new Ford Pinto. Frankly, I think the Talisman upholstery package looks damn right 'orrid. Nevertheless, I just spotted this car listed for $17,500 USD as SOLD. Unlike my Camargue and Silver Spirit, the Cadillac can be inexpensively repaired, flogged bloody senseless and poorly maintained ie coolant and it was still run. The 472/500 engines are bulletproof and indeed the worlds fastest Cadillac which pulls over 400 mph runs a modified 472. I see them as an US version of a Klashnikov - does not matter what you do with them, they will still fire. And if you are into machine guns, there is a U-tube video of an American running many rounds through this machine gun, holding it with welding gloves and firing it until the wooden stock was catching on fire. Nasty stuff I like it. Yep so I think my $2800 USD is pretty safe. | ||
| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1119 Registered: 4-2009 |
Dear Vlad, I think Cadillacs are mostly appreciated in the USA and very few people outside the USA give them the appropriate credit they deserve. I have a few Caddys as you know and I love these cars. Your Caddy has endured all sorts of abuse yet she still soldiers on. I am gobsmacked at the lightening speed that yours can do - my buggers are a hell of a lot slower than yours!!! My latest Caddy project is to take all the running gear and suspension and brakes from my 94 Fleetwood and insert it all into my 1959 six window sedan. The 94 carcass will then go to the crusher and the 59 will be a good usable everyday modern classic. | ||
| Robert Noel Reddington Grand Master Username: bob_uk Post Number: 1319 Registered: 5-2015 |
I like the older caddies and in good condition (inc brakes and suspension etc etc) They drive fine. Also if the ride is a bit too soft its easily modified, the hot rod lads will have the parts. Engine wise a GM 350 bhp V8 with TH400 slush box should give the beast plenty of whizz. I have noticed that caddies with modern mechanicals make better money than the average original car | ||
| John Beech Prolific User Username: jbeech Post Number: 217 Registered: 10-2016 |
Omar, Is your 6-window a 6V car or were they 12V by then? Anyway, I can recommend Painless Performance for the wiring harness. I've only owned two Cadillacs, both De Villes (2000 and 2003). These had the Northstar 32V and were front wheel drive. FWD is a aft idea in a big car but the General had pretty bad management back when I bought these cars. Anyway, they were well built and comfortable and I loved them (but not Lynn who said, 'it's too big!' so I sold it for another Merc wagon. Should have known better. Anyway, your '59 has the 331 engine, right? It'll be a beast with the motor out of your Fleetwood - yeehaw! -- John | ||
| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1123 Registered: 4-2009 |
Dear John, I dont think they were 6v cars. I have 2 six window 59s and both are 12v so I will assume that they must all be. Yeah mate that 94 drive train will make the 59 a real pleasure to drive. Thanks Omar | ||
| ross kowalski Grand Master Username: cdfpw Post Number: 312 Registered: 11-2015 |
Vlad, How interested would you be in a 63 caddy limo project. A friend has one for sale that is solid all around but needs paint and probably needs a fuel tank. I might buy it just to cut the roof off of and make into the world's longest convertible. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1194 Registered: 4-2016 |
Love your work Ross  | ||
| ross kowalski Grand Master Username: cdfpw Post Number: 313 Registered: 11-2015 |
Patrick, He sold it to me before but then found out about the top chop and refused. He said he was looking out for me. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1197 Registered: 4-2016 |
He is a true friend Ross, But hey how much fun would it be! | ||
| Vladimir Ivanovich Kirillov Grand Master Username: soviet Post Number: 754 Registered: 2-2013 |
No thanks Ross. I have too many projects already! | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1203 Registered: 4-2016 |
Something like this Ross, but a convertible?  | ||
| ross kowalski Grand Master Username: cdfpw Post Number: 322 Registered: 11-2015 |
Only one helicopter? How sad. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1213 Registered: 4-2016 |
I know. Lets have a collection for the poor fellow. | ||
| Graham Watson Experienced User Username: graham508 Post Number: 23 Registered: 3-2016 |
'Merica! Think I will go have a nice cry now. |
