Vehicle Description
This 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Castilian wagon is a terrific-looking
survivor-grade professional custom build. Oh yes! You're looking at
the kind of loaded V8 luxury that might just be a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Anyone who know Cadillacs also know a wagon like this never came
from the factory. It took a special coachbuilder, and so
enthusiasts always flock to something so distinct. This custom
station wagon has averaged under 250 miles annually. That's how you
get a survivor-style machine that looks this good. The bold
Firethorn Red is original to the car and has a nice shine to really
draw attention to the special curves of this Caddy. It also helps
that the body panels still have a factory level of precision - even
on the special tailgate. Traditional Coachworks out of southern
California made the conversion. They these advertised that these
were done to Cadillac standards, and you can really see it in the
details. The full-length pinstripe coordinates with the special
interior carpeting, and the stainless steel hoop on the C-pillar is
a callback to the hand-built 1957 Eldorado Brougham. It was quality
craftsmanship, which made these exceptionally expensive. The result
was the kind of vehicle only the ultra-rich and celebrities could
afford, and so it's believed only around 50 examples were made
before production was halted. Elvis was a fan of custom Cadillac
wagons, and John Wayne liked custom wagons, too. So even just
beyond rarity, this survivor-style California custom instantly puts
you in exclusive company.
More bold red awaits you on the inside. The interior has been
extraordinarily well preserved, and even the wood applique trim on
dash, door panels, and steering wheel look terrific. The leather
seats have the kind of comfort of pillow-top armchairs. Plus, you
have fold down arm rests so you can decide if you want to bring
along all your family and friends in comfort, or just give a few of
the right people personal luxury space. Besides just the room to
relax, this Caddy has plenty of desirable comfort features like
power front seats, power windows, tilt/telescope wheel, and power
locks. This is such a cool survivor that even the AM/FM 8-track
stereo is still cranking out the tunes! Because this was such an
expensive machine, there are also nice upper-class extras on the
Castilian, like limo-style footrests for the rear passengers and
plush sheep's wool carpeting for everyone.
Not only did Traditional Coachworks have a limited Castilian
production, but also you wanted a '76 because it was the last year
for the monstrous 500 cubic-inch V8 motor. Not only do you get the
pride of the largest engine ever installed in a Caddy, but also
this is the original motor to the car. So this one is a survivor
everywhere you look! The tidy engine bay reminds you of the low
mileage, and there have been the right investments along the way,
including a new correct-style replacement muffler to keep this
Caddy cursing with dignity. The big V8 made a ton of torque, so
it's the perfect pair for a wagon built for hauling (although it
looks like no one has ever tried that with this one yet.) The
cruising attitude is heightened by a smooth-shifting three-speed
automatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes w/discs up
front.
The sale comes complete with maintenance records, title
documentation, and the owner's manual packet. This is rarity,
preservation, and all-around cool distinction up for grabs. So you
know you need to call today or risk this attention-grabbing
Castilian being gone forever.
