1960 Cadillac

CONVERTIBLE Convertible

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

60F011631

Clear

Gasoline

THIS IS THE KIND OF RESTORED 1960 CADILLAC THAT ENTHUSIASTS DREAM OF FINDING! READY TO DRIVE AND ENJOY!!! THIS CADILLAC HAS UNDERGONE A FABULOUS PROFESSIONAL RESTORATION THAT BROUGHT IT BACK TO ITS FORMER GLORY! THIS CADILLAC IS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, POWER WINDOWS, 6-WAY POWER SEAT, RADIO, HEATER/DEFROSTER, WIRE WHEELS, WHITE WALL RADIAL TIRES, FLOOR MATS, REMOTE OUTSIDE REAR-VIEW MIRROR, BACK-UP LIGHTS, ELECTRIC TRUCK LOCK, GORGEOUS DARK RED PAINT, AND A STUNNING DARK RED & WHITE INTERIOR! THE RESTORATION OF THIS BEAUTIFUL 1960 CADILLAC 2DR CONVERTIBLE STARTED WITH AN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CAR THAT HAD BEEN WELL CARED FOR & MAINTAINED. BOTH MECHANICALS AND COSMETICS WERE ADDRESSED. THIS WONDERFUL CADILLAC IS NOW BEING MADE AVAILABLE TO VERY LUCKY EBAY BIDDERS! EXTERIOR THIS AMAZING CADILLAC IS A REAL BEAUTY! THE BODY WAS TAKEN DOWN TO THE BARE METAL AND SHE THEN RECEIVED A SUPERIOR $15,000 REPAINT IN A BEAUTIFUL DARK RED COLOR. THE PAINT IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. ALL COMPONENTS WERE THEN ASSEMBLED AND HAVE EVEN GAPS AND FIT ALL AROUND. A NEW WHITE CONVERTIBLE TOP, WITH BACK WINDOW AND NEW TOP PADS, ETC WAS ALSO INSTALLED. SHE RIDES ON A SET OF WHITE WALL RADIAL TIRES MOUNTED ON A SET OF GORGEOUS 15” WIRE WHEELS. THE CHROME, STAINLESS TRIM, GRILLE, HEADLAMP SURROUNDS, GLASS, NOSE & TRUNK EMBLEMS, ETC ARE ALL SHOW VERY WELL! ALL NEW WEATHER STRIPPING WAS INSTALLED IN THE DOORS, CONVERTIBLE TOP, HOOD AND TRUNK. THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING EXAMPLE OF A 1960 CADILLAC CONVERTIBLE IN WHAT I CONSIDER TO BE A BEAUTIFUL COLOR COMBINATION! INTERIOR WHEN YOU SIT DOWN INSIDE THIS CADILLAC, IT’S LIKE BEING IN A TIME CAPSULE FROM 1960. EVERYTHING IN THE INTERIOR LOOKS LIKE NEW. DURING THE RESTORATION, THIS CADI WAS TREATED TO NEW SEAT COVERS, NEW CARPET, AND A NEW PADDED DASH. THE DASH WAS REPAINTED, AND THE DOOR PANELS, ETC ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. ALL ORIGINAL PARTS WERE CLEANED, POLISHED AND REFINISHED AND APPEAR NEAR NEW! A MODERN RADIO HAS BEEN PLACED IN THE GLOVE BOX. TO SEE HOW NICE THE INTERIOR IS, JUST LOOK AT THE PHOTOS. THE INTERIOR IS AMAZING! MECHANICALS THIS 1960 CADILLAC IS POWERED BY ITS ORIGINAL 390 CU IN V-8 ENGINE AND 4BBL CARBURETOR. THE ENGINE, CARBURETOR, TRANSMISSION, AND BRAKES WERE ALL, AND THE SHOCK ABSORBERS, EXHAUST PIPES, TAIL PIPES AND MUFFLERS WERE REPLACED WITH NEW! THE BRAKE HORSE POWER WAS RATED AT 325 @ 4,800 RPM, SO THIS CADI HAS PLENTY OF POWER. ENGINE COMPARTMENT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS COMPLETELY DETAILED DURING THE RESTORATION AND LOOKS VERY PRESENTABLE. THE UNDERSIDE OF THE HOOD WAS REPAINTED DURING RESTORATION. TRUNK A BRAND NEW COMPLETE TRUNK KIT WAS INSTALLED AND LOOKS AMAZING! THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TRUNK LID WAS REPAINTED AS PART OF THE REPAINT AND WAS DRESSED UP WITH MATCHING MATERIAL AS SHOWN IN THE PHOTOS. THE 1960 CADILLAC The 1960 model year was an impressive beginning to a new decade. During the Sixties, Cadillac styling became more graceful and restrained as Bill Mitchell gradually unified the design. Few new engineering advances were introduced, but orderly design development and a conservative styling approach set Cadillac apart from other luxury makes and maintained its reputation as "The Standard of the World." To the American public, Cadillac remained a symbol of prestige, success, and good taste. The 1960 Cadillac began the evolutionary process of toning down the excesses of 1959. Although it continued the jet plane styling theme of the '59, its fins were clipped (but still prominent) and Ed Taylor redesigned the taillights into a thin strip of red plastic neatly blended into the end of the fin. Supplementing that was a second taillight in each "exhaust port," now a vertical oval that still housed the backup light as well. The simplified grille lost its horizontal divider bar and the front bumper was also simpler and less bulky. New, too, was the instrument panel. All in all, the 1960 Cadillac had a more formal, yet youthful, look. The Cadillac Series Sixty-Two convertible was priced at $5455. This was a very expensive automobile in its day. The Series Sixty-Two models were distinguished by a narrow full-length chrome rub strip that ran from behind the front wheel to the rear bumper. The 390 cubic inch V-8 had a cast iron block, overhead valves, five main bearings, hydraulic valve lifters, and a Rochester four-barrel carburetor. The bore and stroke were 4.00 x 3.875 inches, the compression ratio was 10.5:1, and the brake horsepower was 325 @ 4800 rpm. Cadillac's 1960 bold sweeping lines stood out as a modern masterpiece of automotive sculpture. Every luxury and convenience coddled both driver and passengers; with comfort enough for even the longest journey. Here was a car designed for comfort, but one that offered a pleasant surprise when a quick response was needed -- 0-60 mph in just 10.3 seconds. According to contemporary road tests, gas economy ratings for 1960 Cadillac’s were approximately 14 miles per gallon at a steady 60 miles per hour. Cadillac engineering and design had come together in creating a sumptuous machine. The 1960 Cadillac was designed during a period of great change within GM. Harley Earl was heavily involved with the 1959s, but Bill Mitchell took over after Earl's retirement and was mainly responsible for the 1960 models. Under Mitchell, a new freshness permeated the air -- a freshness and youthfulness that was to become the hallmark of most cars developed under his regime. Earl, Mitchell, Hols, Glowacke, and Scheelk designed a car whose time is now. It is seen everywhere these days: TV, movies, and even in commercials for new Cadillac’s! People can't get enough of the 1960 Cadillac's beauty, and prices are escalating accordingly. It is such a welcome relief to see one parked amongst the little boxes-on-wheels of today. Ah, the genius of it all. Car Life magazine selected the 1960 Cadillac as its "Best buy in the luxury field." The dealer Data Book for 1960 says that Cadillac cannot be fully appreciated without experiencing the surpassing comfort of its ride, the remarkable ease and safety of its steering and braking and the exceeding flexibility and sureness of its response to the driver's every demand. DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE THIS FABULOUS 1960 CADILLAC CONVERTIBLE THAT WILL GIVE YOU YEARS OF DRIVING ENJOYMENT AND PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP. READY TO SHOW OR DRIVE See my 100% Positive Feedbacks and BID WITH CONFIDENCE! BID TO WIN! Vehicle Condition: THIS 1960 CADILLAC IS A COMBINATION OF EXCELLENT ORIGINAL AND RESTORED COMPONENTS. SHE HAS RECEIVED A FANTASTIC $15,000 REPAINT! JUST LOOK AT HOW THE PAINT REFLECTS LIKE A MIRROR. THE INTERIOR WAS RESTORED AND LOOKS GREAT! THE ENGINE PROVIDES EXCELLENT ACCELERATION AND THE TRANSMISSION OPERATES PERFECTLY. This Cadillac was restored about six years ago, and has been driven only 602 miles since. However, there are some details that show some age. A few years ago the left side door and rear ¼ panel were resprayed. The driver’s side rear seat window has a crack in the glass. If you are like me, and always drive with the top and windows down, it won’t show. If you wish to have it replaced, that is not expensive to have done. There are some spots where the plating is coming off the front and rear center bumper sections. They do not look real bad, but if you want to have them rechromed, I believe the cost to rechrome those two pieces is about $600. The large center section of the grill has some sort of aluminum color coating on it, done during the restoration. The original radio is missing one push button. I noticed that the 6-way power seat is not working in all directions. In my experience this is usually something simple like the switch or lubrication. No attempt has been made by me to have this repaired. It is not working, but a new modern radio is in the glove box and just needs to be connected to the speakers. Note that the mileage listed above is the mileage since restoration. This Cadillac will turn heads and get thumbs up virtually everywhere it goes! Terms of Sale: BIDS ARE BINDING. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK THEM PRIOR TO BIDDING. A 25% DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED IN THE FORM OF CASHIERS CHECK OR WIRE TRANSFER WITHIN 72 HOURS OF THE CLOSE OF BIDDING. THE REMAINING BALANCE IS DUE IN THE FORM OF CASHIERS CHECK OR WIRE TRANSFER WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE CLOSE OF BIDDING. THE VEHICLE IS GARAGED IN WEST HILLS, CA AND THE SELLER WILL GLADLY MAKE THE VEHICLE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. SELLER IS WILLING TO ASSIST WINNING BIDDER IN MAKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR DELIVERY. HOWEVER, ALL COSTS FOR TRANSPORT & DELIVERY ARE TO BE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE SHIPPER BY THE WINNING BIDDER. I AM EXPERIENCED IN VINTAGE CAR SALES AND WILL ASSIST WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE SALE OF THIS VEHICLE TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND TROUBLE FREE TRANSACTION. EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ACCURATELY DESCRIBE THIS VEHICLE AND DISCLOSE ANY KNOWN DEFECTS. THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD “AS-IS”. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO HAVE INSPECTED OR TO HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE INSPECTED BY A THIRD PARTY, TO HAVE SATISFIED HIMSELF/HERSELF AS TO THE CONDITION AND VALUE, AND TO BID BASED SOLELY UPON THAT JUDGMENT. I ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY UNINTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR REPAIRS THAT MAY BE NEEDED. Seller reserves the right to end this auction early due to prior sale, and to reject bids from anyone with Zero or Negative feedback. If you do not have a good positive feedback rating, please contact me by telephone or email to discuss your intentions and ability to pay for the car if you are the winning bidder THIS VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN WEST HILLS, CALIFORNIA. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VEHICLE, EMAIL OR CALL STEVE Stevekr2000@aol.com (818) 340-4700 All questions will be gladly answered! PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS INVESTMENT GRADE VEHICLE CAN BE FINANCED THROUGH JJ BEST CLASSIC CAR FINANCE. YOU CAN OWN AND ENJOY YOUR DREAM CAR TODAY AND PAY IT OFF OVER TIME! VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT http://www.jjbest.com/ OR CONTACT LENNY FOUGERE AT (800) USA-1965 FOR MORE DETAILS OR CONTACT LENNY FOUGERE AT (800) USA-1965 FOR MORE DETAILS.On Jan-09-11 at 18:06:26 PST, seller added the following information: PLEASE NOTE: THE PHOTOS WERE TAKEN ON AN OVERCAST DAY. THE PHOTO OF THE LEFT SIDE WITH THE TOP UP IS THE MOST ACCURATE REPRESENTATION OF THE ACTUAL COLOR! THE COLOR IS BEAUTIFUL! ALSO, THE PHOTO OF THE STEREO IN THE GLOVE BOX IS NOT ACCURATE. THE PREVIOUS OWNER REMOVED THE ONE IN THE PHOTO AND REPLACED IT WITH A DIFFERENT UNIT. SORRY FOR POSTING THE WRONG PHOTO IN ERROR. On Jan-12-11 at 18:34:07 PST, seller added the following information: THE 6-WAY POWER SEAT IS NOW OPERATING PROPERLY. THE SWITCH CONTACTS JUST NEEDED TO BE CLEANED! THE COLOR IS RED, NOT BURGUNDY AS IT APPEARS IN MOST OF THE PHOTOS!