WOW! A $$$$$$ car! (59' Cadillac) - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Jim B. · #1 10-28-2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by wbrian63

I would agree. Here's my contribution to your statement:

My 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham.

That's a real beauty.

They were still regarded as the "Standard of the World" back then

Honus · #2 10-28-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim B.

That's a real beauty.

Yes, it is.

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They were still regarded as the "Standard of the World" back then

Yes, they were. And rightfully so, IMHO.

SirNik84 · #3 10-27-2008, 02:42 PM

My dream Cadillac

LUVMBDiesels · #4 10-28-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SirNik84

My dream Cadillac

I tried buying one when they were filming GB II at Columbia University. They had three of them parked on Broadway! Wish I could find the picture I took...

SwampYankee · #5 10-28-2008, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SirNik84

My dream Cadillac

Mine:

Sadly, for me, the Mrs. doesn't share the same appreciation of vintage funeral coaches. Go figure!

I might get a compromise with an ambulance, though.

SirNik84 · #6 10-27-2008, 06:54 PM

My dad has a Cadillac. 1924, not exactly road worthy. but its pretty.
My mom and dad where restoring it when i was a kid. but sadly, they got devoiced and the car got put into storage.
here are some pictures I took a month ago when I went to visit my dad.

they rebuilt the engine. it has an all aluminum V8. its a very pretty engine. even though it makes like 40HP.

Carleton Hughes · #7 10-27-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SirNik84

My dad has a Cadillac. 1924, not exactly road worthy. but its pretty.
My mom and dad where restoring it when i was a kid. but sadly, they got devoiced and the car got put into storage.
here are some pictures I took a month ago when I went to visit my dad.

they rebuilt the engine. it has an all aluminum V8. its a very pretty engine. even though it makes like 40HP.

Actually only the crankcase is aluminum/bronze alloy as was common at the time,the right and left cylinder blocks are cast iron.The engine develops about 70-80bhp.

If he has no intention to complete it kindly PM me if he would consider parting with it as I love projects.

SirNik84 · #8 10-28-2008, 01:34 PM

seems that the easier is becomes to build a car, the worse they are. there is something to be said for the quality control in a hand built product.

alabbasi · #9 10-28-2008, 03:42 PM

Once I tire of 6.9's, i'll buy a 70 Deville convertible with a 472ci engine.

Jim B. · #10 10-28-2008, 04:14 PM

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Once I tire of 6.9's, i'll buy a 70 Deville convertible with a 472ci engine.

Oh yeah, get a black one.

SirNik84 · #11 10-28-2008, 06:49 PM

there was a guy in Roseville who had 3 59s, 2 limos and a Hurst. I was very very jealous!

The Swede · #12 10-28-2008, 07:30 PM

About 6 years ago I owned a '69 Fleetwood. Fun car!

AustinsCE · #13 10-28-2008, 07:58 PM

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there was a guy in Roseville who had 3 59s, 2 limos and a Hurst. I was very very jealous!

Dude in Shafter I think, down south of y'all, had a whole graveyard of them some years ago, might still be around. Limos, Hearses, Coupes, Sedans. 49-65 you name it. All in need of total restoration and he was smoking crack on the asking prices, though. Another feller in LA called Frank Corrente, again, crack smoker, but he's got some nice ones on a little lot. I checked them out one day a while back, he even had a 57 Eldo Brougham.

SirNik84 · #14 10-29-2008, 12:46 PM

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Dude in Shafter I think, down south of y'all, had a whole graveyard of them some years ago, might still be around. Limos, Hearses, Coupes, Sedans. 49-65 you name it. All in need of total restoration and he was smoking crack on the asking prices, though. Another feller in LA called Frank Corrente, again, crack smoker, but he's got some nice ones on a little lot. I checked them out one day a while back, he even had a 57 Eldo Brougham.

When my mom and dad were actively restoring the 24 they took all the steel body parts to a guy and had them chemically stripped. well the guy told my dad the hood was steel so in the drink it went... well it never came back, it was aluminum and the chemicals dissolved it. so the owner of the shop bought my dad a new one. well before the owner came through with a hood my dad located one in Sparks NV so we drove other there. the guy selling it was the owner of a classic car storage and restoration place. he had these large garages with 20 cars in each that were climate controlled. He had FRDs Limo in there. my dad called the shop owner to work out a deal on the hood, and the shop owner had located another hood. even with coming home empty handed seeing that place was awesome.

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I think a 50's-60's limo would be a cool cruise night/car show ride for my crew. I like hot rods and muscle cars but A) can't afford anything I really like, B) we'd have to take 2 cars to get us all to the event and C) they are the norm rather than the exception at most of these events. I've seen a number of hearses and old Caddys and Lincolns. But a vintage limo would likely be the only one of it's kind there and it wouldn't take a second mortgage to buy a nice example.

At least that's my rationalization.

As far as a retro People Carrier, the anyone can afford. my first car comes to mind. (here is another project shelved by my parents divorce)

Jim B. · #15 10-29-2008, 12:59 PM

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As far as a retro People Carrier, the anyone can afford. my first car comes to mind. (here is another project shelved by my parents divorce)

It looks to me like a 1951 Chevy HHR "Heritage High Roof"!!!!! LOL are they serious???!!!

^^^ Last week they tried to rent me one of those awful things or a ChryslerPlymouth PT cruiser in Atlanta at Hertz and I said no thanks, and paid extra for a Toyota Camry, do you blame me?