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Maroon Convertible on 2040-cars

Year:1964 Mileage:137000 Color: lights
Location:

Glencoe, Illinois, United States

Glencoe, Illinois, United States
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1964 Cadillac  series 62 convertible,

During my 6 years of ownership, a lot has been replaced and repaired, all with receipts.  Now everything works (windows, top, 6 way seats, wipers, interior and exterior lights, turn signals, signal seeking radio, antenna) except for the factory A/C and the W/Squirters, neither of which is hooked up.  There is NO heater.

Mechanically:  This is my car’s strongest point. In terms of the 4 S’s, it starts , shifts , steers and stops dependably . This car is literally my driver so safety and reliability were non-negotiable.  That’s where my $ went, that’s why I have confidence in my Cadillac.   Every summer, I take several road trips of almost  200 miles each, but my car never overheats , doesn’t burn oil  and is rock steady every time I hit 100 mph  (I cruise at 75/80 mph)

Cosmetically:  Although my car gets thumbs up and even stops traffic (everyone from kids to grandmas loves this Cadillac), it’s a driver with minor dings, faded spots, and scratches   The chrome needs attention and there is very slight bubbling in the driver’s lower door, but no one notices at 10/10.  Wet sanding had been “overlooked” following its last paint job. Thus the good news here is the potential to significantly improve the finish w/o the cost of a new paint job.   And, yes, it does pass the magnet test.

The owner’s manual and the shop manual come with it, as does my file, of course. 

What’s great here is this Cadillac is totally your call: a turn-key summer cruiser or an apt candidate for restoration.

Contact     Jay Edelston

                   eves and weekends BEFORE 9 PM CDT  847 835 4549              jfe141@hotmail.com  anytime

                   weekdays                  AFTER 8 AM CDT  312 917 7426              jay.f.edelston@ms.com anytime

Now the CYA legalese.  This is a 50 year old, unrestored Cadillac, so it’s offered AS IS.  There is no warrantee or guarantee, expressed or implied.

The buyer is responsible for all shipping and transportation arrangements and expenses.

VIP (Very Important Point) Deposits are NON REFUNDABLE. Full payment in 5 days

This Cadillac is for sale locally so I reserve the right to end its sale at any time.

 

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