1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Sedan 4-door 4.1l on 2040-cars
Beverly Hills, California, United States
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The TL;DR version: '84 Fleetwood Brougham, 107k
miles. Runs & drives well. Recently serviced. Straight body, good paint,
excellent roof, gently used leather interior. Some minor surface rust and
normal wear & tear, but looks good overall. Definitely an attention-getter.
The "ALL the details" version:
If you haven't driven an old C-
or D-body full-size Cadillac, you've been missing out on a unique driving
experience to which today's cars simply cannot compare. The driver's seats feel
like you're sitting on your favorite sofa, only with a steering wheel in front
of you. The auto-leveling air suspension allows these classic slabs of Detroit
steel to float quietly and comfortably down the highway. The back seat seats
three adult passengers in comfort.
I acquired this car in
Portland, Maine this past February while on a coast-to-coast road trip (thanks
to some jerk who decided to smash into the car I had driven out there, leaving
me without a vehicle 3000 miles from home). I drove the car from Maine to Flagstaff,
AZ in February, and brought the car from Flagstaff to L.A. in April. It handled
the long distances at high speeds with ease and I averaged about 20 mpg. The
4.1L V8 under the hood is certainly anemic by today's standards, but it does a
decent enough job of getting all that metal moving and maintaining highway
speeds. If I had enough room, I would happily hang onto it.
The car has a 5-digit odometer
that reads a little over 7,000 miles. Based on the condition of the interior
and what historical registration records I could find, I believe the odometer
has only rolled over once and it has approximately 107,000 miles.
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I'll try to summarize the
vehicle's condition below. Keep in mind that this is a 30-year old car, and
some normal wear and tear should be expected of any car its age.
INTERIOR:
- Leather seats are in overall excellent
shape for their age. The leather itself is soft and does not show any signs of
brittleness, fading, or sun damage. The front and rear seats all look barely
used, with the exception of a couple scratches on the driver's seat (see
photos). - All carpeted areas are in good
condition, and the headliner has no tears or stains. - All buttons and dials work
fine, including power locks, window switches, power seat levers, etc. The glove
box knob has come off; I still have the knob and the glove box can still be
opened with or without the knob. - The dash is free of cracks,
splits, and warping. - There is some minor peeling
of the wood grain on the driver's door and a couple other minor interior trim
blemishes (see photos). Overall, the interior is in very good shape for its
age. - The trunk is in good condition.
EXTERIOR:
- Again, this is a New England
car and, while it looks to have been taken care of overall, it has spent time
on the roads in winter. As a result, there is some minor surface rust on the
body (primarily on non-visible areas such as the bottom interior of the doors)
and beneath the frame. I haven't observed any areas of serious/significant rust
anywhere, but keep in mind that I am not a mechanic and I also don't own a
vehicle lift. - With that being said, the car
looks overall pretty good for its age. There is no major fading on the paint
(though there is a small patch of paint peeling on the filler panel on the
front passenger side). - Body is straight with no
major dings, dents, or ripples. (There is a small ding on the hood and various
minor scratches typical of any car.) - All chrome is in excellent
shape and does not show any rust. - All body filler panels are
intact and show no signs of brittleness or cracking. - Vinyl padding on the roof is
in excellent condition, with no cracks or splits. - All light and reflector
lenses are intact and free of cracks and discoloration. - I replaced the tires in
February 2014, approximately 2000 miles ago. - I have removed the Cadillac
emblem from one of the wire wheel covers. It was just loose enough that I did
not want to risk it falling off.
MECHANICALS:
- Overall, the car starts,
runs, drives, and shifts as it should. The ride-leveling air suspension is
operable and has been free of problems. - The electric radio antenna is
functional but doesn't always fully extend. - Windshield washer fluid pump
seems to engage as it should, but no fluid actually discharges onto the
windshield. I have not investigated this. - The A/C isn't blowing cold
and will at minimum need a recharge.
The vehicle has received the following
services in the past 3 months: - New distributor cap/rotor,
new ECM, new fuel pump, & new fuel injector. (Performed by Terry Marxen
Cadillac in Flagstaf, AZ.) - New EGR solenoid, new O2
sensor, new catalytic converter, and general tune-up. (Performed by E&E
Automotive Service, a Cadillac specialist in Santa Monica, CA who has worked on
all of my old Cadillacs.)
Registered through April 2015,
just smogged, and I have clear title in hand. While I believe I have represented this vehicle fairly, buyers are strongly encouraged to inspect the vehicle in person BEFORE making an offer. If you agree to purchase the vehicle, $500 deposit required via PayPal within 48 hours. Balance required within 7 days via cash in person or certified/cashier's check. Buyer will be responsible for arranging their own vehicle shipping, although I'll be happy to be work with your shipper to get your vehicle to you. For shipping quotes, use zip code 90212. Of course, local pickup from the same is always welcome. I need the space more than I need this car. Make me a reasonable offer and come drive it home. Please, NO TRADES. Any questions, email or call/text 818.681.6255 (email and texts are preferred over phone calls). Thanks! |
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