1972 Cadillac Superior Hearse Dual Side Loader Project Power Table Runs & Drives on 2040-cars
Anaheim, California, United States
Body Type:Dead
Engine:472
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Fleetwood
Trim: SUPERIOR HEARSE
Drive Type: Automatic
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Seats
Mileage: 77,900
Exterior Color: other
Warranty: Unspecified
Interior Color: other
Unclaimed storage auction purchase. It's been parked at this storage facility for about 4 years. I don't know anything about it's history other than that.
I put in a used battery, picked the ignition lock with a lock pick, and it fired right up. Running on gas that's at least 4 years old, and it sounds pretty good.
Car starts, runs, drives and stops as you can see in this YouTube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo5IdKnBM6g
I haven't done anything, washed or checked anything on this vehicle, other than making it run as you can see. Appears to have about 77,000 miles which I believe are original. Some rust, notably in the common lower area behind wheels and rear and side edges of the hood, an unusual place for rust. Also a couple of small rust spots where the roof meets the side of the body, but only a couple and they are small. In the photos, the roof paint is peeling around the lower edges and that may look like huge spots of rust, but it is actually peeling roof paint with only a little rust as mentioned. The rest of the body is in good shape.
Some notes I made while I was with the car:
Driver's outside door handle is missing the thumb button so it won't open. Inside handle is there and moves but will not open the door.
Transmission has a fluid leak. Had to add some fluid to make it go into gear, a couple days later it had leaked out and needed more. I'm guessing this leak is why the previous owner stopped driving the car.
Aluminum radiator appears newer.
AC blows air through the correct vents, and it is cool but not cold.
Dash top is not cracked.
All glass is good all around.
Engine idles nicely, seems smooth and powerful.
Small exhaust leak sound at rear of manifold. This seemed to go away as the engine warmed up.
Power table seems to have wiring and such intact underneath, but when I was there I didn't know how to use it so I didn't test it.
Original hubcaps have skulls in the center.
Tires hold air and that's about the only good thing I can say about them.
Newer muffler with older exhaust pipes.
Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, horn all working. Turn signal needs a bulb on one side, other side works.
In short, this vehicle will need everything checked out and certainly some repairs before being ready for the road.
ABOUT THE PAPERWORK:
This vehicle was sold in accordance with California Self Storage Lien Sale laws. The previous owner stopped paying rent and lost the vehicle. Correct and legal lien sale paperwork from the facility is included, and I can also write a Bill of Sale from me to you if you want one. This paperwork allows you to take title to this vehicle within California. If you are buying from outside California or from another country, be aware that your local government may not recognize California Lien Sale paperwork and you'll have to figure out your own s*** in that case.
Once you purchase this vehicle, you must remove it from the facility within 7 days of purchase. I'm now paying rent here for this vehicle and the space is NOT transferable to the next owner... they want the vehicle removed. The facility is located in Santa Ana, California, near the 405 Freeway.
Contact me for anything that may be unclear.
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