1987 Cadillac DeVille

Brougham Sedan

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

1G6DW51Y5H9745435

Gasoline

1987 Cadillac Brougham One Owner, Local Trade-in VIN: 1G6DW51Y5H9745435 So, where else are you buying your minty, original top-of-the-line Cadillacs anyway? Reluctantly, this one was traded-in by the family of the original senior-citizen owner to a mega-franchise dealership here in western Washington state just a few weeks ago before being turned over to us for resale. We believe they’ve always kept it here in our snow and salt-free Puget Sound basin. While it isn’t impossible to find a nice twenty-four year old sedan in this original overall condition many were just turned over to a teenage grandchild after Gramps bought a new rig and were then beaten to within an inch of their lives out Saturday night cruising. That has definitely NOT been the case here! Check out the classic "DAV Commander" and triple-A stickers on the trunk deck. Please call me here at BEST AUTO with any questions or to make an offer before the end of the auction. My name is Mark Thompson and my direct number is 206)914-1173 anytime. It’s very obvious by the way this car was pampered that the owner hadn’t let anyone under sixty drive it, hence the very, very decent overall condition (check out the classic AAA Club and "DAV Commander" stickers on the trunk lid as well as the handicap license plate). The interior is almost faultless – I mean like a car that’s a third the age of this one! Even the original rubber Cadillac trunk mat still in place. The ashtray’s NEVER been used for anything more than storing coins! All the power extras are here too, including the windows, door locks, antennae, seats, steering and brakes. The exterior of our Brougham is also in remarkably nice shape. A quick glance over my photos and you’ll see all the glass is good and appears original. There’s no rust or pitting to the chrome. No UV-induced “tiger claw” splits or other faults on the white vinyl roof either. I’m no body or paint expert, but I find no evidence of a re-spray to the white factory enamel. One touch of the key and the bullet-proof 5.0 liter V8 starts instantly, even when cold. The automatic four-speed transmission shifts great! I’ll pass along the mounted and balanced set of studded tires found in the trunk as well. CONDITION: The un-retouched photos really tell this Caddy’s story. I’ve made no attempt to update the remarkably decent stock engine compartment and trunk. It’s obviously spent most of its life garaged because the overall condition is way, way above average! Climb over, under and throughout and I know you’ll come up smiling! Rust? Please, this boulevard cruiser hates body rust and you’ll be hard pressed to find ANY here (look at my shots of the underside and bottom of the door). Yes, the Puget Sound area is famous for rain, but our winter roads are never salted. At most we’ll only have one or two days of light snow each year and then everyone panics and just stays home. Please look again at the interior pictures. You’ll find nearly untouched, original velvet upholstery. I’m quite impressed with the condition of the dash gauges, too. They’re as clear and bright as the day this rig left the Michigan plant two and one-half decades ago! The radio and the temperature control system function as they should including the air conditioning. Mechanically the car is good and strong. Even after sitting in our warehouse for a few days at a time it’s failed to start right up at the first crank. As you would expect the automatic transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears and has no slippage. The brakes feel just fine to me. I’ve spent several days cruising both freeways and city streets and can find no fault with the way this car runs or drives out. The only negatives I can think to point to are some missing fabric on a small length of driver’s seat piping and a wear spot at the driver’s heel location below the brake pedal (a set of mats will remedy that). I have no problem encouraging bidders to do what many of our previous buyers from as far away as Alaska, California, the east coast, Canada and even the Mexican Baja have done – fly in here to Seattle (We’ll pick you up at Sea-Tac International just a few miles from us) and then drive home the same day! I’ll have the Caddy gassed up and ready to go! PLEASE BID WITH CONFIDENCE and know that you are purchasing a very nice car from a respected Ebay seller. I want you to be happy with your purchase (and with me) and that’s the main goal! Please don’t be upset if I miss a minor flaw or you’re required to spend a small amount on some unforeseen problem! No used car is perfect. Having said that, I have every confidence this vehicle can be driven home cross-country today. Note: We will NEVER, EVER “shill” or falsely "bump-up" an auction (a violation of eBay rules and also Federal Law). Because of the amount of money involved in buying a vehicle, we require that new Ebay members with a feedback history of five or fewer transactions or ANY negative feedback call or email before placing a bid. If I don’t have this initial contact, your bid may be cancelled. The phone number to talk directly to me, as outlined above, is 206/914-1173. Please feel free to call any time during the auction. My name is MARK THOMPSON. TERMS OF SALE: You’re encouraged to check the photos over closely and call me with any questions BEFORE you place a bid! Come by and drive the car at our Kenmore, WA location during business hours if you’re in the area. DEALERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO BID AS WELL! Additionally, we reserve the right to end the auction early if the Eldo is no longer for sale or an acceptable offer has been agreed upon. A nonrefundable $500 deposit is due within 24 hours of the auction’s end if you’re the winning bidder. The remaining balance is due by cash or certified funds within seven days unless prior arrangements have been made with us. Remember, you are bidding to buy and I fully expect the winning bidder to fulfill their Ebay contract! You are not bidding to hold, inspect or then come test-drive the vehicle later! You’re more than welcome to do this before the auction ends. If you do decide to have the Cadillac shipped home, there are numerous vehicle transport companies to choose from. We ship vehicles regularly and I'd suggest that you get a transport bid from www.U-ship.com link below. The zip code for pick-up would be 98028 to get an instant on-line quote from either source. The shipping of the vehicle and company chosen are the responsibility of the BUYER. Please be sure you inquire with your shipper for information regarding insurance coverage on the vehicles they transport. The car can be stored free of charge at our location for up to two weeks after full payment has been made. We are open for vehicle pickup everyday from 10 to 6. Additional Terms and Requirements: The Buyer will be responsible for the licensing requirements in their state of residence. If you live here in Washington we’ll need to collect the 9.8% sales tax, title preparation, transfer and registration fees. Because the Cadillac is advertised and for sale locally, we reserve the right to notify bidders and cancel this auction early if the car is no longer available for sale online. The car is sold as-is, where-is, with no warranty expressed or implied. All information described above is based on the observed condition when the listing was placed. I've done my very best to describe the car as honestly as possible. The State of Washington shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all disputes. Venue shall be exclusively in King County. The final contract signed between both buyer and seller shall be binding. The final signed contract and terms thereof shall govern the sale. All disputes arising out of or relating to this auction, any negotiations, the signed agreement, or to the breach, enforcement or interpretation thereof, shall be resolved by binding arbitration in Washington, in accordance with the terms contained in the final sale agreement and under the laws of the State of Washington. Whew! Don’t you just love legalese?