1964 Cadillac Fleetwood

Sedan

7L/429ci v8

Automatic

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This thing is a BEAST!! Its 19 feet long! Weighs 5,000 pounds! Its black and covered in chrome! It has a 7 liter engine generating 480 foot-pounds of torque! IT IS UNREAL! The vehicle in particular is a 1964 Series 60/Fleetwood Cadillac. This is a fairly uncommon vehicle, with some really interesting features: -14,500 were made in the 1964 model year, with a sticker price of $6,366 -It was the final Cadillac year to have fins: The body was transitioning from the spaceship body era of the early 60s to the giant brick body era of the late 60s. -It was the first year for the 7L/429 cubic inch engine, making ~340 hp w/ ~480 ftlb torque -It was also among the first vehicles with the then new GM Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission. It offers 3 speeds. The TH series is still more-or-less in use TODAY, and is found in humvees! -A trunk that will fit a half-dozen bodies -Creature-comforts wise, it included an AM radio with retractable antenna, air conditioning (!!!), and an automatic headlight dimmer that would detect on-coming cars, and power windows, locks, and seats. -Seat belts! Now for specifics on this vehicle. I have the title free and clear and in my name. For you out of state shoppers, the windshield wipers, horn, and lights all work. For the most part, the car is in good shape, especially for an unmolested 51 year old! It isn't perfect! There is some body rust and poor body repairs that would need to be addressed before winning any car shows. The window weatherstripping is shot, and the paint-job looks as good as you would expect a 20 year old back yard job to look! If you leave her out in the rain she gets a bad mildew smell. Both the transmission and the power steering like to leak ATF. I've never replaced the windshield wiper blades. The starter solenoid cracked in half and was glued back together. Windshield wiper sprayer is broke and GONE! Windshield is a little frosted. Power locks and power seats don't work. While all the big windows work, the power corner windows are hit-or-miss. The odometer says 36968, but I have my doubts about when it worked last (shes low miles for sure, but actual miles ?). AC does not work, and I've never troubleshot it. That being said, she is totally road worthy and a blast to own! I had her out on the interstate today! She has had a lot of work done immediately before and during my ownership. A list of repairs follows: -reupholstered some time around 20 years ago?? -new thermostat and tires (tires probably have less than 1000 miles on them. Effectively new.) -new horn relay and varied windshield wiper linkage repairs -converted to a modern Edelbrock carburetor (note* you can generally expect some hp and torque gains with these new carbs. The ~340hp ~480 ftlb torque is from internet sources on original equipment) -new 'cat-back' equivalent exhaust from GAP automotive -rebuilt brake master cylinder and vacuum booster, and replacement front slave cylinders -new battery, alternator, and voltage regulator (no its not built into the alternator!) -patched floor pan under the drivers feet -JUST FINISHED replacing all fuel supply lines and fuel pump. Also installed filters before and after the pump Also some free stuff is included: new-old-stock muffler, replacement OGPI floor pans, original air cleaner, some empty schlitz bottles, and an old bible! Vehicle actually appears to have the original jack and wrenches for spare tires. Also: a roll of replacement trunk weatherstripping. All told, she is a good machine. Could use some TLC. This beast still has a goddamn frame with no rust/no unibody bs! And she runs like a scalded dog! Now to answer why I am selling: I bought this thing around 3 years ago, but moved 1.5 years ago. While I have a garage at the new place, access is limited and she is anything but practical for me to work on or get out to drive about town (if you come to see her and we take her out, you'll totally understand me! As such I think its time for her to go. I'll eventually move and have a good space for the next project. ** the headliner is fine/doesn't have weird stains. Those weird lines are bright reflections coming off of the door trim. ****For more pics contact me or find my listing on Louisville's Craigslist It is for sale locally, and I do reserve the right to cancel the auction. Winning bidders must submit a $1000 deposit within 48 hours via paypal or other agreed means. Total due on pickup in cash. This vehicle must be out of my hands within 8 calender days of sale.On Sep-23-14 at 11:09:48 PDT, seller added the following information: ADDITIONAL! Re-posting a prior question and answer I received, that was not copied over when I re-listed the vehicle. Q: what about body rust and the floors? the trunk appears to have a lot of bubbles. Sep-16-14 A: She does have some body panel rust: You will find rust bubbling through on the bottoms of the quarter panels and doors. Nothing really bigger than few dimes here and there, but it is present. The trunk lid has more advanced rust around its lower lip (accentuated by the pasty turtle wax I applied last year). Also the very back edges of the fenders where they meet the taillight housings have some going on. There is a bit of cancerous rust on the top of the driver side fender inside the engine compartment. There is some aged bondo work present. There is also the classic cancerous rust (repaired poorly with bondo before my ownership) of the bottom of the chrome scoops on the front end, which is a common problem for this vehicle series. Frame wise: there is no rust damage noted. Trunk wise: I never looked. Floor wise: I repaired a hole under the drivers feet. I checked for one on the passenger side as well, but I remember not having to do a repair on that side. Otherwise in good shape.On Sep-26-14 at 05:39:06 PDT, seller added the following information: Folks! This car will be sold!!! As of the 26th at 0830 EST, this auction had ~700 views and ~70 watchers. I'm expecting a flurry of activity as the auction timer winds down. Don't let this opportunity slip away! Bid early and often!!