Vehicle Description
Classic luxury fans know to pay attention when a car like this 1965
Cadillac Fleetwood 75 sedan becomes available. Reserved only for
the top elite, these always command respect. So to find one that is
neatly preserved and even maintained in the right places (like the
rebuilt V8 and cold-blowing A/C) makes this a true upper-echelon
stunner. In fact, this one has likely been involved with some of
the most elite out there.
You instantly knew someone special was arriving when you saw one of
these long-wheelbase Caddys pulling up. These Series 75 sedans had
a distinct look and tall roof line that instantly conveyed
opulence. In fact, these Fleetwoods were sold as limousines. They
were priced like a Rolls-Royce is today and made them the rarest
Caddys around. So just imagine how many have survived to be this
complete over a half century later! The wide grille, form-fitting
bumpers, rear fender skirts, and iconic tailfins - it all shows you
this example has been treated with care. The original Cardiff Gray
Metallic has been resprayed later in life to retain a vibrant look.
And details like the full vinyl roof and whitewalls are pure 1950s
opulence. We have paperwork documenting that this was originally a
Harrah's Casino car in Reno. Bill Harrah was a celebrated car
collector, so this was on-call for an enthusiast known for
collecting some of the best cars in the world. Plus, this was a
time when Elvis was featured at Harrah's. So it's a high
probability that The King enjoyed a few rides in this one.
Since Elvis was likely in these seats, it's a true treat to have
the all original interior. The front gets danford cloth with a
custom embroidery pattern. There's a comfy fold-down armrest, and
nothing really beats the view from Cadillac's classic skinny dual
spoke steering wheel. It gives you a terrific view of everything
from the ultra-wide speedometer, to the power window switches at
the base of the wraparound windshield. But in a car like this, the
rear even more important than the front. The seats are plush and
get the same custom embroidery pattern. The legroom is so large
that you have built-in footrests, plus, you might have noticed to
jump seats that neatly fold into the divider. Because the back is
where the VIPs sit, it has cool features, like controls for the AM
radio and air conditioning.
Even with all these great features, there is one BIG reason you
want this sedan: the 429 cubic-inch engine. The V8 looks very
correct under the hood, right down to the blue on the block and
valve covers. This is a proper replacement motor professionally
installed in 2000, and there's less than 10k miles on it since
then. It also has been maintained correctly, including newer
components like the radiator and master cylinder. This monster
motor makes big power and big torque to move all this sheetmetal
with ease, especially when paired with the three-speed automatic
transmission. Plus, power steering, power brakes, and a supple coil
spring ride keep this Caddy a feeling like a proper luxury machine
on the road.
Complete with owner's manual, maintenance records, and other
paperwork, this is an exceptionally rare classic with a story to
tell. So if you love the best Caddys, don't miss this deal. Call
today!!!