Detail Info for: Cadillac 1938 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special AACA Senior

Transaction Info
Sold On:
02/20/2012
Price:
$ 38500.00
Condition:
Mileage:
7753
Location:
Newport Beach, California, 92660
Seller Type:
Private seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1938 Cadillac
Submodel Body Type:
Sedan
Engine:
8 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Manual
VIN:
6273209
Vehicle Title:
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
1938 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special AACA First Place Winner - Senior Car still MAGNIFICENT! This absolutely breathtaking 1938 Cadillac Fleetwood bodied Sixty Special is an outstanding automobile. Everything about the car is superb. She runs & drives beautifully. The flathead V-8 is so smooth & quiet, the 3 speed transmission shifts butter smooth. Climbing in the car takes you back in time....sink in the couch like seats and smell the glorious tan Bedford Cord Broadcloth. This has always been a California car and sat for 35 years with just 39,000 original miles before the prior owner bought it from the original owners grandson. He then, obviously with great experience, created the restored masterpiece you see here. That restoration took place 12 years ago and looks superb today. This is a case where I am at a loss for words. The car is so awesome its just a great, terrific classic car. All guages and lights work, brakes and clutch are fine, drives fine with no vibrations or odd noises. Choke is fine and this car starts and purrs immediately every time. I just had the steering system inspected and had a few repairs made so that the steering is as tight and precise as can be considering the flexible tires sidewalls. A complete brake job was also performed, including shoes, wheel cylinder rebuild, master cylinder sleeve rebuild, lines cleaned and replaced as needed. The front seat was also carefully rebuilt to eliminate and sagging (a $950 expense!). I love driving this car because I instantly relax when I get behind he wheel. The engine has plenty of power but I just don't feel like rushing. I love the smoothness of how it drives, the classic slow and smooth shifting, and the incredible amount of attention she draws. The only problem is tha the fan bearing is making a little noise (this is not the water pump or generator....the fan is separate and turns on its own bearing). Note that I've sold lots of cars and have really terrific feedback. This is one of the nicer cars I've owned and the new owner will absolutely love it! Click on ANY photo to load 7 MegaPixel original image. Click on photo to load very large original image. Click on photo to load very large original image. Click on photo to load 7 MegaPixel original image. Click on photo to load very large original image. Click on photo to load very large original image. Click on photo to load very large original image. Click on photo to load very large original image. Click on photo to load very large original image. Click on photo to load very large original image. Click on photo to load very large original image. Click on photo to load very large original image. Click on photo to load very large original image. 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