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1964 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Series Nr on 2040-cars

Year:1964 Mileage:35000 Color: Black /
 Black
Location:

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:7L/429ci v8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 123456789
Year: 1964
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Cadillac
Model: Fleetwood
Trim: Fleetwood
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Drive Type: rwd turbo-hydramatic
Mileage: 35,000
Exterior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black

This thing is a BEAST!!

Its 19 feet long! Weighs 5,000 pounds! Its black and covered in chrome! It has a 7 liter engine generating 480 foot-pounds of torque!

IT IS UNREAL!

The vehicle in particular is a 1964 Series 60/Fleetwood Cadillac.

This is a fairly uncommon vehicle, with some really interesting features:
-14,500 were made in the 1964 model year, with a sticker price of $6,366
-It was the final Cadillac year to have fins: The body was transitioning from the spaceship body era of the early 60s to the giant brick body era of the late 60s.
-It was the first year for the 7L/429 cubic inch engine, making ~340 hp w/ ~480 ftlb torque
-It was also among the first vehicles with the then new GM Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission. It offers 3 speeds. The TH series is still more-or-less in use TODAY, and is found in humvees!
-A trunk that will fit a half-dozen bodies
-Creature-comforts wise, it included an AM radio with retractable antenna, air conditioning (!!!), and an automatic headlight dimmer that would detect on-coming cars, and power windows, locks, and seats.
-Seat belts!

Now for specifics on this vehicle. I have the title free and clear and in my name. For you out of state shoppers, the windshield wipers, horn, and lights all work.

For the most part, the car is in good shape, especially for an unmolested 51 year old!

It isn't perfect! There is some body rust and poor body repairs that would need to be addressed before winning any car shows. The window weatherstripping is shot, and the paint-job looks as good as you would expect a 20 year old back yard job to look! If you leave her out in the rain she gets a bad mildew smell. Both the transmission and the power steering like to leak ATF. I've never replaced the windshield wiper blades. The starter solenoid cracked in half and was glued back together. Windshield wiper sprayer is broke and GONE! Windshield is a little frosted. Power locks and power seats don't work. While all the big windows work, the power corner windows are hit-or-miss. The odometer says something like 35000, but I have my doubts about when it worked last (shes low miles for sure, but actual miles ?).  AC does not work, and I've never troubleshot it.

That being said, she is totally road worthy and a blast to own! I had her out on the interstate today!

She has had a lot of work done immediately before and during my ownership. A list of repairs follows:
-reupholstered some time around 20 years ago??
-new thermostat and tires (tires probably have less than 1000 miles on them. Effectively new.)
-new horn relay and varied windshield wiper linkage repairs
-converted to a modern Edelbrock carburetor (note* you can generally expect some hp and torque gains with these new carbs. The ~340hp ~480 ftlb torque is from internet sources on original equipment)
-new 'cat-back' equivalent exhaust from GAP automotive
-rebuilt brake master cylinder and vacuum booster, and replacement front slave cylinders
-new battery, alternator, and voltage regulator (no its not built into the alternator!)
-patched floor pan under the drivers feet
-JUST FINISHED replacing all fuel supply lines and fuel pump. Also installed filters before and after the pump

Also some free stuff is included: new-old-stock muffler, replacement OGPI floor pans, original air cleaner, some empty schlitz bottles, and an old bible! Vehicle actually appears to have the original jack and wrenches for spare tires. Also: a roll of replacement trunk weatherstripping.

All told, she is a good machine. Could use some TLC. This beast still has a goddamn frame with no rust/no unibody bs! And she runs like a scalded dog!

Now to answer why I am selling: I bought this thing around 3 years ago, but moved 1.5 years ago. While I have a garage at the new place, access is limited and she is anything but practical for me to work on or get out to drive about town (if you come to see her and we take her out, you'll totally understand me! As such I think its time for her to go. I'll eventually move and have a good space for the next project.

** the headliner is fine/doesn't have weird stains. Those weird lines are bright reflections coming off of the door trim.

****For more pics contact me or find my listing on Louisville's Craigslist

 It is for sale locally, and I do reserve the right to cancel the auction.  

Winning bidders must submit a $1000 deposit within 48 hours via paypal or other agreed means.  Total due on pickup in cash.  This vehicle must be out of my hands within 8 calender days of sale.

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