1973 Cadillac Fleetwood

U/K

7.7L 472Cu. In. V8 GAS Naturally Aspirated

Automatic

6B69R3Q166037

Salvage

GAS

You are viewing the king of luxury "barge cars" of the early 1970's. A 1973 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD BROUGHAM. Nothing was longer or heavier - not Lincoln or Imperial of that era. The only car in standard production which was larger, was the Cadillac series 75 (which was the commerical chassis for ambulances, herses, and limousines.) If you owned a Fleetwood Brougham sedan, it was a status symbol in American culture before the downsizing and fuel crisis that soon followed. The interior of the car is a must see. No cracks, sun-fading, rips, tears, dents, or stains. Car has been garage kept most all of its life. The interior is olive green leather with embroidery (...goovy). Carpeting is all original, thick, with no stains. The rear seat passengers have carpeted leg rests - a feature only found on the Fleetwoods. All electrics operate on the car - power windows, locks, and the driver's six-way power seat. The front seat is a split 60/40 design. All interior lights work including the reading lights on the "C Panel". What does not work is the power antenna (maybe a wire). Original rubber (color correct) floor mats with the Cadillac crest come with the car. The gold vinyl roof is all original and is superior! The exterior paint is the original factory Phoenix Gold Firemist with maintained areas (an extra charge option back then). So The flanks of the car are good as are the horizontal surfaces. The very hard-to-find plastic fender fillers (1973 was the first model year for these due to the Federal Government mandate of 5 mph bumpers, which this car has) are all there. Air conditioning is R12. Blower is strong, and the air conditioning does blow super cold air. The caddy built 472 engine is strong coupled to a massive Turbo-Hydramatic 400 automatic transmission which does have a very slow leak. It is not enough to have the seal changed. Underneath is excellant with NO RUST. Engine does not burn oil. No smoke from exhaust. No rust in the trunk with all of the original trunk carpeting including an original Cadillac rubber trunk mat. I have owned this car since November of 2008 and I love it, but must sell it for room. I have had it garage kept. I have rebuilt the quadrajet carb and upgraded the exhaust with new muffler and tailpipes. removed all ca smog equip and have installed a custom bypass pulley. This piece of equipment is unique. The front is stunning! The Fleetwood standard hood stand-up Cadillac wreathed crest is missing. Talk about over the top... anybody looking at this monster rolling up behind them on the highway will take notice! I have the original window sticker with all of the original factory installed options. Plus additional original brochures from 1973. Included with the sale of the car will be a nice softback book about Cadillacs. What a great package of Cadillac nostalgia for the Cadillac enthusiest. The car will be sold with the brochures and hardback book. I am requesting only serious bidders for this car. If you are knowledgable about this era of American cars - this is an outstanding example for you to consider. The car does need to be restored to be able to say its a "10". - but....this would be an easy restoration job, with hardly any work to be done on the interior and some work on the exterior. No re-chroming needed. Come see this car and what AMERICAN ENGINEERING was all about. There was only 24,800 Fleetwoods made in 1973. Only the 1973 models have the unique "beaver tail" rear end bumper. Starting in 1974, these vehicles had a restyle keeping the same dimensions. Few 1973's are on the road today. This one is very driveable today and a head turner AS IS. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Vehicle was valued at @ $8000.00 + one year ago. I have no reserve on the price!! I have salvage title to this vehicle due a tow yard two owners ago. Buyer is responsible for pick-up and transportation/shipping. There is no reserve to be met on this Ebay auction. Car is located in California. (!!!!!!! NO RESERVE !!!!!!!) If you have any questions - please feel free to contact me. HAPPY BIDDING !