Detail Info for: Cadillac: DeVille coupe de ville 1955 cadillac coupe deville original 40 k miles

Transaction Info
Sold On:
02/22/2016
Price:
$ 30000.00
Condition:
Mileage:
40150
Location:
Louisville, Kentucky, 40223
Seller Type:
Private Seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1955 Cadillac DeVille
Submodel Body Type:
2 door hardtop
Engine:
v8
Transmission:
automatic
VIN:
556252982
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
-1955 Cadillac Coupe Deville. Part of the 62 Series line, it is a closed two door coupe, Cadillac's pillarles hardtop. One of the most luxurious and expensive models in 1955 for an original retail of $4,305. -40,150 original miles. -vin# 556252982. This is an actual Coupe DeVIlle -Original 8 cylinder 331 c.i. 250 Hp motor. Automatic transmisson. Runs and drives well. -Interior is all original and in great condiiton. -Underside and drivetrain are untouched and maintained but never restored. Everything in good work order but does have some leaks from long term sitting. I have been told the leaks appear to be the external engine components, like valve covers and oil pan. Engine # matches VIN -Original 12V electic system. Correct Delco Battery is fairly new. Starts good. -Body and paint are in great conditon. It has had a very professional re-spray of the original Green Metallic color about 10+ years ago. -Firestone white wall bias tires. Good tread no visible dry rot. ***Not sure why the camera make them look kind of "yellow" they are indeed white!*** -Chrome, stainless, glass and emblems are all in great condition. Original never redone or replaced -Factory AM radio in working order -Dash and gauges are in great condiiton and working well. All power including windows. No A/C was installed in this car. - No rust or corrosion I can find. No bubbles in paint or cracking. - Car always garaged, stored in climate controlled facility. -Clean and clear KY title in my name. I have owned this car for the last 6 Years and purchased it from a museum in St. Louis where it was displayed for many years. Mileage on title shows 40,024 actual miles. - Don Hoelscher did an appraisal on the car for a value of $35,000 in 2010 at the time of my purchase. -Only driven occasionally in great weather, was displayed at the Louisville Concours d'Elegance in 2013. -Car is located in storage facility in Louisville Ky. 40223. An appointment is needed but inspections are encouraged and welcomed there. I also have national and international shippers we use often and can get quotes if needed. -Overall this car is a beautiful original car that you can enjoy and show today. Selling part of my personal collection. Let me know if you have any questions or need additional photos. Thank you.