1991 Cadillac Other

Sedan

5.0L 305Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

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I bought this amazing time capsule 1991 Cadillac Brougham from the original owner family in 2011. It had just 25,000 miles. I put on new tires and brakes, got an alignment, and had a scrape on the rear driver side door professionally repaired and painted. Other than that I've just driven and enjoyed it. I kept it garaged and only drove it 2,000 miles or so a year -- it still has less than 32,000 miles on it now. A car is only new once and this car has most of its life ahead of it. It's a joy on the highway and benefits from handling upgrades made during this long-running series, plus it regularly turns in better than 20 MPG. The interior and exterior are what the mileage suggests they should be. Painted a distinctive "Light Antelope Firemist" metallic paint with matching Irish cream-colored vinyl roof and interior, this car turns heads and everyone who rides in it enjoys the experience. It feels and is special. I'm a Cadillac LaSalle Club member who appreciates these big classic cars. I was thrilled to find this car and planned to keep it a long time. The only reason I am selling it now is that I stumbled on a '92 Brougham limousine and decided that it had to follow me home. I can't justify keeping both and I look forward to passing this great Cadillac on for its next owner to enjoy. Cadillac brought out a new generation of cars in 1977. They were leaner and crisper than the land yachts they replaced. Following a couple of minor tweaks the cars were notably redesigned for 1980. Four years later another downsize was planned, but that one was less of a hit. Cadillac obliged the demand for big, rear-wheel drive luxury cars by keeping its Fleetwood Brougham (later simply Brougham) models in production with virtually no cosmetic revisions throughout the 1980s. In 1990, demand for the big cars was still strong, but competition was bearing down, so Cadillac belatedly gave its Brougham a facelift. The 1990-92 model run is distinguished by European style headlights, white taillights, and lower body cladding. While still not a paragon of aerodynamics, the big Caddy was freshened and presented a polished presence. This 221-inch car was the longest U.S. production car in its era! Inside it offers space few cars then or since have provided, with luxurious seating and seat belts for six adults. Niceties include a digital dash, power seats, power windows, cruise control, and automatic climate control. None of it is state-of-the-art but it's well-made and things work. The photos tell the story. The "Light Antelope Firemist #95" paint is all original except the driver's side, where the door was professionally repaired and paint exceptionally well-matched, and blended beyond it. I consciously decided not to repair two tiny dents in the front fender and the very back of the rear door passenger side (both shown in the photos) because the original paint was not broken and I wanted to preserve the car's originality. The one cosmetic thing that isn't up to par on this car is the lower rear bumper on the right side, which got moisture in long before I had the car and as shown has rust. (The body is rust-free; only the bumper is affected and it's a bolt-on part). Any car this age will have a few issues. The interior headliner is starting to sag in a few places -- GM never got that right on any car in this era it seems. It's still presentable. When I got new tires the shop lost the key to the wire hubcaps; they gave me a replacement but it doesn't fit. The car doesn't have a spare tire . The radial tires have just 5,000 miles on them. They came as whitewalls but the side stripes changed color and kind of match the exterior paint -- can't explain how that happened, but it looks neat. The battery is new. A 1991 Owners Manual and warranty card are included. As is the subtle tribute to Don Henley's song "Boys of Summer." I would not hesitate to drive this car cross-country tomorrow. If you are local, please come by and see it in person. If you live further away, bid with confidence that what you see is what you will get. The car is garaged in George Washington's hometown, Alexandria, Virginia. You can fly in to one of three area airports (DCA, IAD or BWI), see the sights of Washington, D.C. just ten miles from my house, then drive home in your amazing time capsule Cadillac. If you prefer to ship it I will be glad to meet your shipper and ensure it's loaded safely. I also might deliver the car within a reasonable distance at cost if the timing works. Thank you for checking out this listing! On Oct-06-14 at 12:47:07 PDT, seller added the following information: Mileage addendum: My other car was in the shop this weekend and I had to take the Cadillac on a trip to Pennsylvania, several hundred miles. You might think that's a terrible idea in a 23 year-old car that I am trying to sell, right? Not at all. This car is 100% reliable and a joy to drive. It made the trip with no hiccups and I am even more secure telling you that it's ready to go wherever you want to take it. The current actual mileage is: 31,850. I don't plan to drive the car much more if any, so the mileage will definitely be under 32,000 when you get the keys. Its remarkably low mileage, averaging less than 1,400 miles annually, enhances this beautiful car's value and appeal. A car is only new once after all! The mileage is documented through receipts from the original owners. They also provided me a statement confirming that this mileage is accurate. You will know it is as soon as you see and sit in the car. Whether you keep it as a collectible, or drive it 10,000 miles a year from now through 2030, this Brougham is at your service!