1965 Cadillac DeVille

Convertible

V8

Automatic

F5141873

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1965 Cadillac DeVille Convertible Radio Megastar Michael Savage's California Car ......please be patient while the many photos load..... First, thank you for checking out my listing. Do please note that there is no Buy Now price on Michael's Car. The reserve is realistic yet will not be revealed, so with all due respect, please don't ask. The auction will end on Thursday night, April 4th at 8:15pm Pacific Standard Time and once the low reserve is met will sell to the highest bidder. If you have a low feedback score or are relatively new to eBay, please touch base if you plan to bid. My number is below. Beautiful 1965 Cadillac Convertible DeVille for sale belonging to radio superstar Michael Savage of The Savage Nation. Michael has spoken affectionately of this car frequently over his illustrious career, etching it into the minds of his 8-10 million listeners each week with great stories. His stories accentuate a proud and patriotic time in our American history which is rekindled for many of us through our love of classic cars. Interestingly, he purchased this DeVille the same week he launched his radio career, which was nearly 20 years ago. Therefore, it has become a memoir of sorts - a bookmark for what has become a successful-beyond-belief career in talk radio. You cannot hear Michael Savage speak of this car without repeating his epigrammatic phrase.."..a time when America was great...when the chrome was thick and the women were straight!". Aside from having such cool provenance, this is one extremely solid, original low mileage car with purportedly (and very believably) only 58,500 original miles. In fact, the oil change sticker in door shows 26,681 in 1976 and and 38,183 miles in 1989. Mr. Savage purchased the car from its original owner in Northern California and has since used it lightly. Along the way he made some meaningful improvements to assure comfort and continuing reliability. The car looks to have had one respray by the original owner and presents well. Even both original black California license plates are still on the car since new. The finish on the chrome looks fantastic, along with the stainless steel and glass. The body is truly rust free. There are a few chips here and there and a couple of minor door dings as one would expect after this long, but they certainly do not detract from the overall impression. If anything, they just accentuate the character. It is a very attractive classic Cadillac that is fastidiously detailed and clean - not a trailer queen you'd be afraid to drive, but one you can get in and enjoy with your shoulders down and your head held high. The front seating was recently re-upholstered due to driver side wear and the new leather gives it a fresh look and wonderful leathery scent. The rugs are nearly impeccable, having been mostly covered in the original one-piece GM rubber mat (included) and appear to be original, along with the door panels and dash. The chrome and stainless steel inside the car are also in wonderful condition. To top it off, the trunk has its original fabric and rear panel, is quite well preserved and includes the original jack and spare still wearing what looks to be the original period radial tire. Look up at the latch area and there is the original factory affixed label with jacking instructions still intact. The wipers, radio, lighting, power windows and locks all work as intended - even the factory Sentinel lighting system. The air conditioning blows ice cold. Michael had a cleverly installed secondary fan system which boosts the ice cold air out of the upper vents, allowing the interior to cool off quickly on the hottest of days. The clock was rebuilt using quartz for reliability and accuracy so it won't drain the battery. It is totally obvious that this has been an indoor car and was well cared for from the beginning. As reliable as Michael is each day on the radio, it's no surprise that his car's mechanical systems reflect this value as well. It starts easily, runs and drives smoothly, shifts through the gears exactly as the Cadillac gods intended. The motor is quiet and smooth, the brakes are responsive, stopping on a dime and giving change. The front end has been rebuilt and is tight as the day it rolled off the showroom floor. It's unusual to drive a Cadillac of this era with such wonderful suspension. I have blazed the wine country roads in this car as well as the freeway and city streets. No matter where it takes me, I am amazed at how much fun it is to drive. The cooling system is fantastic as well. In fact, during the photo sessions, the car was left running in excess of two hours and it stayed blissfully cool as a cucumber. Michael loves his iconic Cadillac for so many reasons yet believes that it is time for it to find its way to an equally appreciative new owner. Hopefully someone with shared values that will carry on the stories and appreciate the time in our country from which it came, "when America was great... when the chrome was thick and the women were straight!". Also, Michael Savage is happy to personalize the car upon request should a fan buy it, sign the dash, include a signed poster of him standing with the car and include a personally signed letter of authenticity to you if so desired. I am honored to be given the task of finding this very special Cadillac the new perfect owner. Will it be you? Direct your inquiries to Left Coast Classics owner Donn Dabney at 707-332-8331. Left Coast Classics... Because life's too short to drive the wrong car. There are another 205 pictures in addition to what you see here as well as several videos so you can see and hear her run. See the link at the bottom of the page following these first 62 images. Please call Donn Dabney anytime with your questions. Also, if you have one car or an entire collection to consign and are anywhere in California, please consider Left Coast Classics. Thank you for visiting! VIN# F5141873 VIDEO GALLERY CLICK BELOW FOR MORE VIDEO FOOTAGE! See Michael Savage's 1965 Cadillac DeVille at Left Coast Classics Walk Around Video Test Drive It Watch and Hear it Run SLIDESHOW GALLERY CLICK A PHOTO GALLERY BELOW! (Will Open in a Separate Window) 1965 Cadillac DeVille Convertible Body Gallery 1965 Cadillac DeVille Convertible Close-Up Gallery Conditions & Terms: A bid on this vehicle constitutes a commitment to buy. If you are committed and capable of purchasing this vehicle we welcome your bid! If you have any questions whatsoever please ask them before bidding. We will be pleased to answer your questions. Upon meeting the auction reserve, your bid will be considered a lawfully binding contract. By bidding on this vehicle you are agreeing to these terms and conditions. We make every reasonable effort to describe this vehicle and use many photographs to help in this description. Please remember that this is a used vehicle. It is not new. The mileage on this vehicle has been recorded at the time of listing and is subject to change. Regardless of our commitment to describe vehicles in as much detail as possible there will be imperfections. Us failing to mention for example an item such as a paint imperfection, an inoperable switch etc, does not constitute refusal of a car by the buyer. Vehicles are complex machines with thousands of parts. Classic & special interest vehicles are broad in their differences and uniqueness. Even though we attempt to be as clear and concise in our descriptions as possible, some of these are cars that we buy and consign. They are not our own personal cars and we do not always know what to specifically look for. It may have issues that are inherent to a vehicle of its type and/or age. In short, we encourage you to ask questions. We also encourage inspections to avoid any misunderstandings. This vehicle is being sold "as-is", with no warranty, expressed or implied. Vehicle is available for an inspection prior to purchase and we will be happy to arrange one at the expense of the interested buyer. Again, the winning bidder is committed to following through on the transaction. Taxes and Licensing: California buyers will be charged sales tax and licensing and processed on your behalf. Out of state buyers (including other countries), we will send title and you will be responsible for registration and taxes in your own state or providence. All transactions will be charged a $55 documentation fee in addition to the sales price. If leaving the state or country, the car must be picked up by a transportation company that can provide a bill of lading, otherwise California sales tax will be charged. (All licensed transport companies provide these). Personalized plates on vehicles (if any) belong to the owner of record and cannot be included with the vehicle. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due within 48 hours of the auction close. The remaining balance is due within 72 hours of the close of auction, unless other arrangements were made. Accepted payment methods are bank wire transfers, cashier's checks and money orders. If you wish to obtain financing, please do so ahead of time. We reserve the right to end the auction early. We also reserve the right to verify any or all bids to ensure exceptional auction integrity. Please do not ask the reserve amount, as we will not disclose this information. Transportation expenses are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We cannot be held liable for any problems or damages arising from or due to transportation handling. The buyer is responsible for all shipping charges and fees from point of sale to the final destination. In addition, it is the buyers responsibility to arrange & coordinate shipping. We are happy to provide a list of transporters. Retractions: We will not accept bid retractions. If you bid and retract you will be added to our blocked bidder list and future bids will not be accepted. If you do not follow up on your purchase you will be reported to ebay's safe harbor and we will submit your username to ebay's non-paying bidder program. Ebay allows for you to triple check your bid before finally entering the bid. To bid, you must be 18 years of age or older. If you are a bidder with only negative feedback, please contact us prior to bidding. Feedback: We encourage you to read our feedback. We are proud of our track record and hope that it will instill the confidence needed to help you make a decision to purchase. Upon receipt of of positive feedback, we will post same. This vehicle is being sold by Left Coast Classics, LLC a licensed vehicle dealer in the state of California.