1949 Cadillac Fleetwood

Fleetwood Sedan

331 cu in (5.42 L) OHV V8 engine

4 Speed Hydra Matic Automatic

Clear

Gasoline

Hello to all Ebayers! I have been with EBay for several years and I want to keep my reputation with EBay at 100%. I love collecting these luxury classics. This is a rare 1949 Fleetwood 60 Special that you don’t see every day. Title says 1948 because it was first sold in 1948. This Cadillac is a great looking, running and driving car. Paint was well done couple years ago. It was taken to bare metal and was painted. The interior was also well done. The steering wheel cover is missing but if you buy the car from me I can have a good upholstery guy put a firm foam with leather cover stitching. Bought the vehicle as is. I only drove the car 40 miles in the past 2 years. Good engine. Good shifting transmission. The reason I'm selling this car is because I sold my warehouse and I am trying to get rid of some of my cars. As far as I remember couple of the windows don't roll up and down. The muffler makes noise. The chromes are presentable. I would consider this as a daily driver. You are more than welcome to call me with any questions 818-288-4400. This information got from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_Sixty_Special Nearly every model was redesigned for 1948, including the $3,820 Sixty Special. With all-new sheet metal, but still riding an exclusive 133-inch wheelbase, the luxurious Sixty Special weighed in at 4,370 pounds shipping weight (over 4,500 pounds curb weight). Inside, electric window lifts and a two-way power bench seat were standard equipment. A clever rainbow-shaped instrument cluster which put all the gauges directly above the steering column in front of the driver was used for 1948 only, while a new curved dashboard design added to passenger roominess. The roof-mounted decorative chrome louvers and individually framed side door glass (a Sixty Special design element since 1938) were carried over to this latest model as well. With trim inspired by the Lockheed P-38 Lightning, the new Sixty Special featured simulated side-scoops and curious tail-fins - resembling the P-38's vertical stabilizers.1949 brought new power to Cadillac, in the form of the 331 cu in (5.42 L) OHV V8 engine. This new powerplant featured a short-stroke, high-compression design that provided both quiet, economical operation and smooth, high performance. Although the engine was smaller and shorter than its predecessor, it was 10 hp (7.5 kW) more powerful and 188 pounds lighter.[6] With near-annual improvements, this engine was used through the 1955 model year. In typical Cadillac form, a new grille was in order for 1949 – this one appearing wider and lower than last year. With only a slight price increase, the $3,859 Sixty Special was now advertised as a six-passenger car, and sales reached a record 11,399 units. 1949 was the last year Sixty Special used a two-piece windshield with a vertical divider mounted in the center. Four Cadillacs were custom-made this year for the General Motors Automobile Show in New York. Three of them used the Sixty Special body – including a two-door pillar-less hardtop, the first "Coupe de Ville", built on a 133-inch Sixty Special wheelbase. The other two were specially outfitted and equipped standard Sixty Special sedans. The fourth car built for the show was a stock 1949 Cadillac Series 62 convertible – but with a custom western motif interior. PRICED TO SELL !!! This is your chance to own this Cadillac for a very reasonable price. If you want to talk to me email me a phone number through Ebay and I will call you or you can ask your questions through Ebay. I want to make sure that you are satisfied with your purchase. Please bid with confidence and if you have any questions that I might not have covered in the description, please don’t hesitate to ask. You can email me or send me your phone number and I will give you a call. I will help arrange shipping. This vehicle is advertised on other sites so I have the right to end the auction if the vehicle gets sold. Keep in mind she’s over 60 years old. I’m not a dealer, just passionate about classic cars and trucks. Please be ready to buy when you click. A non refundable $500 deposit is due at purchase and final payment within 7 days. Balance is to be paid by bank wire or a certified bank cashier’s check. Check will need to clear before the vehicle will be released and title is sent. The winning bidder needs to contact me within 24 hours of auction end to make payment arrangements. Please arrange all financing prior to bidding. If you are not sure about something please ask! Do not assume anything. All non-paying high bidders will be reported to EBay. General Information: People have different opinions and expectations of old cars. It is your responsibility to inspect the vehicle or send a third party inspector for your satisfaction. Remember this is a 67 year old vehicle and can have some imperfections. If you are buying and paying for this vehicle you will need to give me a positive feedback before this vehicle is picked up! This is your chance to own this great classic.