1961 Cadillac Fleetwood "survivor-barn Find" on 2040-cars
Farmington, Missouri, United States
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Automatic
Engine:390
Body Type:4 door hardtop
Vehicle Title:Clear
Options: Leather Seats
Model: Fleetwood
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 113,230
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Blue
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: Fleetwood
Drive Type: rear
This fine automobile was purchased by the third owner in 1983 from a local Ford dealer with 111,XXX miles and only 1500 miles were added during his ownership. The car is original except for one repaint way back when. The car is 99% rust free with the only bad spot on the lower right fender. The trunk and floors are in very good condition. The body has a few scratches and scrapes but it has never had any accident damage and the body is super straight and the doors close with that solid feel that a car of this quality should have.
The only thing that has been done since our purchase is we have installed new plug and wires, fuel filter and rubber gas lines and vavle cover gasket. The car runs and drives and the transmission shifts fine. It doesnt overheat and runs pretty decent on the old gas that was in the tank. The exhaust is original and will need replaced and the brakes will need some work. The car has power everything and most of it is in working order. The carb will need rebuilt as well. The fuel bleeds off overnight and it will have to be primed to start. The car also has its orignial belts and hoses and clamps still in place.
The leather interior is in nice shape. The dash looks great and the pad is nice and soft and in excellent condition. The headliner has a tear and stains on it and will need replaced and the door material on the left rear door has stains on it as well. The carpet is in nice condition and the car is equipped with seat blets also.
The windshield has cracks and needs replaced. Rest of the glass is in great condition. The chrome bumpers are in good shape for a car this old and the stainless is almost perfect.All body gaps are good and as far we can tell the hood has never been off the car.
This is a fine automobile that requires only minimal work and money to make a nice dependable driver. If you have any questions please feel free to call 573 366 0554 or 573 701 4709
This car if for sale locally and we reserve the right to end the auction early.
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