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1990 Cadillac Brougham D'elegance - 77k Miles - 5.7l V8 - Firemist - No Reserve on 2040-cars

Year:1990 Mileage:77500
Location:

Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States
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1990 Cadillac Brougham d'Elegance




77,500 original miles

Top of the line Cadillac

No Reserve Auction




Up for bids is this 1990 Cadillac Brougham in excellent condition.  This car was bought new in Southern Oregon and has had just 2 owners.  Mechanic owned since 1995, the car has been exceptionally well cared for and always garaged.

In the photo above you'll notice the grill medallion with the Roman numeral 14.  These "Heritage of Ownership" medallions are given to loyal Cadillac customers with a long history of new car purchases.  In this case, the original owner was awarded his 14th medallion with the purchase of this 1990 Brougham.  I've seen lots of medallions with fives and sixes, sometimes up to 10, but never to this level.  The original owner was definitely a Cadillac man.

The Brougham d'Elegance was Cadillac's top model offering for 1990 and was well optioned.  On top of that, this particular car was ordered with option code V4S, which had a specific interior trim design including tufted multi-button leather seats, three overhead assist handles, six-way power passenger seat adjuster, illuminated driver and passenger visor vanity mirrors, rear sail pane reading lights, Twilight Sentinel, power trunk lid pull-down, heated mirrors and factory alarm.  Additionally, special "Autumn Maple Firemist" paint was ordered, which was an extra cost option.  Lastly, this car features the desirable 5.7L V8, much preferred over the 5.0L powerplant.  To sum it up, this car is loaded.

At 24 years old, this Cadillac has already begun to offer a glimpse into an earlier era of automotive styling.  I doubt that Detroit will ever again make cars with heavy chrome bumpers.  Ditto for padded vinyl roofs.  Or bench seats with no console.  Before Audi, Mercedes and BMW took center stage these full size Cadillacs ruled the road, and the Brougham lead the pack.

 Click to enlarge any of the photos below, a link to a slideshow of all the enlarged images is available to view at the bottom of the page.

Finished in Autumn Maple Firemist, code 89, this car wears the color well.  The paint finish is glass smooth with excellent gloss and depth.  If you put your nose right up to it you'll see some small touched in chips here and there but overall the car stands tall.  The car has zero rust issues anywhere; this is an Oregon car, the land that rust forgot.  Tires are quality Michelin XW4's with good tread.

All of the glass is original and in good shape, the windshield has some small nicks but no chips or stars.  The padded top is in great shape with no fading or problem areas.

Clean and original trunk compartment with factory spare and jack.  The power pull-down option works correctly.  The tail-light filler panels are in great shape with no cracks or splits.

All of the trim on the car is in terrific condition.  

Both bumpers are straight and true with no damage.  Grill and surround are excellent.  All of the anodized and chrome trim are in great shape and can hold up to close scrutiny.
The 3rd photo below shows how the normally subdued Firemist paint comes alive in direct sunlight.  (The white mark below the pinstripe is not a defect, it's the top of the color keyed door edge molding)

The interior still smells like leather, it's in line with the rest of the car, just vey well preserved.  Ashtrays and lighters are unused.    

The tilt/tele steering wheel is in excellent shape with no cracks or splits.  All controls and features work correctly, including the cruise control and Twilight Sentinel lights.  The AM-FM cassette radio has good sound, the radio antenna doesn't auto-retract though.  I also can't seem to set the time on the clock in the way the manual specifies.  These 2 issues are the only glitches you'll find, everything else works just as intended.

Comfortable and roomy back seat with everything looking like new.  The small brake light indicators at the rear of the headliner work, as well as the fender top indicators.

Excellent headliner with no sags.  Optional auto-dim rear view mirror.  Good dash top with no cracks, splits or sun damage.  The glovebox contains the original owner's manual, informational cassette tape, wire wheel cover removal tool and an extra set of keys with factory alarm remote.

All 4 door panels look like new, all of the car's weatherstripping is like new as well.

Very clean doorjambs.  All power windows work quickly and smoothly, power door locks operate correctly.  This car has the optional 6-way seat for the passenger.  

This Brougham runs and drives every bit as good as it looks.  The optional 5.7 V8 delivers the excellent performance and power that it's known for.  This car runs down the road with an ultra smooth and comfortable ride, it brakes, steers and shifts like new.  I recently drove the car on a 4 hour freeway trip and it was perfect from start to finish.  Just kick back, relax, and finger-tip steer this land yacht to the horizon.

The AC has been updated to the R-134A standard.  All fluids and maintenance are up to date.

From every angle you can tell that this is a car that has been well cared for.

Rock solid and original undercarriage with no trace of rust and no signs of damage.



Click here for a slideshow of all of the enlarged images.


About the Reserve Price:
The car is being sold with No Reserve, the high bidder is the winning bidder.  This auction ends Monday, 3-3-14 at at 10 AM Pacific Time , 12 Noon Central , 1 PM Eastern, 6 PM GMT.

About Payment:
I will contact the winning bidder via email within 3 hours of auction completion.  I would like a $500 deposit via paypal within 24 hours.  Balance is due (bank check or bank wire transfer only) within 7 calendar days of auction end. The car will be securely garaged until pickup.

About this auction:
This auction process is a legally binding contract into which you enter when you click "confirm" on your bid.   Please have finances in order before you decide to bid and please ask all questions before you decide to bid.   Basically, please only bid if you are ready to purchase this car.  Car is sold as-is with no warranties express or implied.  License plate is not included.  Any disputes regarding the sale of this vehicle shall be resolved through binding arbitration exclusively in Multnomah County, Oregon under applicable state laws.  By bidding you agree to these terms.

About me:
Please check my feedback
, I take customer satisfaction very seriously and am a licensed, bonded and insured dealer in the State of Oregon.  I own this car outright and the pictures were taken last week.

 

You and/or your representative are welcome and encouraged to inspect the car in person before the close of auction. I can be reached at 503-891-7702 between the hours of 9-5.  Previously sold inventory is available to view at www.cascadiaclassic.com

Post Auction details:
The transport cost is the responsiblity of the winning bidder, although I can certainly help with logistics.  I have a wholesale account with a transport booking service and can help you find a reasonable shipping rate.  

Overseas bidders may contact any of these international shippers for a quote:
Schumacher Cargo
CFR Rinkens
California Shipping

Thanks for looking!






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