Detail Info for: 1998 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD LIMITED

Transaction Info
Sold On:
04/27/2010
Price:
$ 9500.00
Condition:
Used
Mileage:
23907
Location:
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85252
Seller Type:
Private seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1998 Cadillac Fleetwood
Submodel Body Type:
LIMITED Sedan
Engine:
8 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
1GEEH90Y5WU550943
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
FOR SALE IS THIS BEAUTIFUL AND RARE 1998 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD LIMITED. IF YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE FLEETWOOD LIMITED MODEL, THERE IS A DESCRIPTION WRITTEN BELOW. THIS CAR IS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE INSIDE AND OUT. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FOR OVER $50,000 CASH AT COULTER CADILLAC IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA IN 1998. THE CAR HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED BY THE FIRST (AND ONLY OTHER) OWNER AT COULTER CADILLAC IN PHOENIX. I SPOKE AT LENGTH WITH THE PREVIOUS OWNER, WHO WAS ONLY SELLING THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF DETERIORATING HEALTH. HE CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE NEVER SPENT A NIGHT OUTSIDE OF HIS GARAGE, NEVER HAD ANY PASSENGERS IN THE BACK SEAT, AND NEVER HAD ANY FOOD OR DRINK ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY DRIVEN TO THE GROCERY STORE AND THE GOLF COURSE, WHERE A SUNSHADE WAS ALWAYS USED TO PROTECT THE DASHBOARD FROM THE DESERT SUN. THE EXTERIOR OF THIS VEHICLE IS FINISHED IN BRILLIANT COTILLION WHITE. I JUST HAD THE VEHICLE WAXED AND IT SHINES AS BRIGHT AS WHEN IT WAS NEW. THE VEHICLE HAS THE GOLD PACKAGE AND THE CHROME IS IN GREAT SHAPE. THE ONLY IMPERFECTIONS I CAN FIND UPON CLOSE INSPECTION ARE VERY MINIMAL PITTING ON ONE CHROME TRIM PIECE, A ONE-EIGHTH-INCH PAINT CHIP ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE REAR FENDER PIECE, AND A ONE-SIXTEENTH CHIP IN THE WINDSHIELD. THE LEATHER INTERIOR IS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE AND IS A NEUTRAL SHALE COLOR. THERE IS NO WEAR ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND THERE ARE NO BLEMISHES ON THE DASHBOARD. THERE IS VERY MINIMAL WEAR ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT, AS THE PREVIOUS OWNER WEIGHED ABOUT 120 LBS. THERE ARE VERY MINIMAL DISCOLORATIONS ON DRIVER'S FLOORMATS WITH NO NOTICEABLE STAINS ON ANY OF THE OTHER FLOORMATS OR CARPETS. THE ONLY IMPERFECTION I CAN FIND IN THE INTERIOR IS THAT THE REAR ROOF PANEL'S HEADLINER IS BEGINNING TO SLIGHTLY SAG. THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER SMOKED IN. I BELIEVE THE ONLY OPTIONS THE CAR IS LACKING ARE A MOONROOF AND A CD PLAYER. THE POWERFUL AND DEPENDABLE NORTHSTAR ENGINE IS BARELY BROKEN IN, BUT PROPELS THIS THREE-TON CAR WITH EASE. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS SMOOTHLY AND EFFORTLESSLY. THE OIL WAS CHANGED, ON AVERAGE, EVERY SIX MONTHS/1,000 MILES. I WOULD RATE THIS CAR A 9.7 OUT OF 10. IT HAS EXTREMELY LOW, EASY MILES. IT IS THE THIRD FLEETWOOD I HAVE OWNED AND EASILY THE NICEST. THE ONLY REASON I'M SELLING IT IS BECAUSE I AM JOINING THE MILITARY. I DON'T SEE MYSELF EVER OWNING A CAR OTHER THAN A FLEETWOOD. THEY ARE THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF AMERICAN LUXURY FLAGSHIP AUTOMOBILES. THE VEHICLE HAS NO KNOWN PROBLEMS. INCLUDED WITH THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE ARE: TWO SETS OF GOLD CADILLAC KEYS FROM THE DEALERSHIP ON TWO REMOTE-ENTRY FOBS, THE OWNER'S MANUAL, A BOOK ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE FLEETWOOD MODEL, AND A DETAILED MAINTANANCE HISTORY. THE FLEETWOOD MODEL WAS DISCONTINUED IN 1996 AFTER MORE THAN A HALF-CENTURY OF PRODUCTION. IN 1998 &1999, CADILLAC SENT 476 SEDAN DEVILLES TO THE MOST RESPECTED COACH BUILDER IN THE WORLD - SUPERIOR COACHBUILDERS IN LIMA, OHIO. HERE, THE SEDAN DEVILLES WERE MODIFIED WITH THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS 12" STRETCH TO EXPAND REAR PASSENGER LEGROOM EXPANDED TRUNK SPACE TO 23.5 CUBIC FEET NUANCE LEATHER SEATING AREA DUAL REAR VANITY MIRRORS MICHELIN 16" TIRES (UPGRADED TO VOGUES) FULL SIZE SPARE TIRE WITH ALUMINUM WHEEL FULL PADDED TUXEDO VINYL TOP FENDER SKIRTS THE RESULT OF THIS $7,080 OPTION WAS THE FLEETWOOD LIMITED. MANY OF THESE WERE SENT OVERSEAS TO FOREIGN DIPLOMATS AND AMBASSADORS IN EUROPE AND AFRICA. AT THE TIME OF LISTING, THERE WERE SEVERAL MID-1990S FLEETWOODS WITH DOUBLE OR TRIPLE THE MILES OF THIS VEHICLE SELLING FOR $8,000-$10,000. I'M IN NO HURRY TO SELL THIS CAR; I WOULD RATHER SEE IT GO TO AN ENTHUSIAST OR COLLECTOR WHO CAN APPRECIATE IT AND TAKE GREAT CARE OF IT. THIS MAY BE ONE OF THE NICEST EXAMPLES OF A LOW-MILE FLEETWOOD LIMITED IN EXISTENCE. PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS AND I WILL RESPOND TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITIES IN A TIMELY MANNER. I CAN TEXT ADDITIONAL PICTURES UPON REQUEST. A $1,000 DEPOSIT WILL BE DUE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE AUCTION'S END. THE REMAINING BALANCE WILL BE DUE WITHIN A WEEK OF THE AUCTION'S END. THE CAR WILL BE AVAILABLE BY PICK-UP. I AM WILLING TO MEET THE BUYER AT SKY HARBOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN PHOENIX. I WOULD NOT HESITATE TO DRIVE THIS CAR ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THE BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ARRANGING SHIPPING, BUT I WILL ASSIST THE BUYER IN ANY WAY I CAN. I HAVE 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK. DON'T MISS A CHANCE TO OWN A PRISTINE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE VEHICLE.