Vehicle Description
1958 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Series Special
Cadillac was on a roll back in the 1950s. They had the cars, the
style, the appeal. It was the brand of automobile that every
American aspired to own. The kind of car that clearly made its
presence known, quietly profiling its owner as a success. Back
then, when someone bought a Cadillac, he felt that he had made it.
It was the best sign of accomplishment that anyone could hope
for.
We bring to you a consignment in the form of a 1958 Cadillac
Fleetwood 60 Series Special in 4 door hardtop form (this writer's
personal fav). Sporting all the 50's excess you can dream of in one
very large package. Yes, she's rough around the edges but mostly
complete with a few trim pieces missing but oozes everything that
the American dream was about in the 1950's.
Exterior
Bathed in what we surmise is the original Cheviot Gray paint this
long wide beauty presents well with areas of paint thinning on the
flat surfaces especially the trunk lid. A chrome tipped eggcrate
style grille floats behind an enormous chrome bumper with the
quintessential black rubber tipped dagmars and shows with some wear
and fading of the aforementioned chrome. The Cadillac cloisonne
sits proudly above the chromed V at the front of the hood, so
everyone knew that you were driving the best. Menacing quad
headlights sit in chrome bezels that melt back into trim spears
that run down the upper body ending mid front door. The spears
start back up again mid rear door on a body bump and flow into quad
taillights. These spears top off lower quarter panel trim that runs
mid door to rear bumper. Totally groovy! A larger than life rear
bumper hangs proudly, while showing some staining is still
presentable. Now the best for last, tail fins. Pure sex in design
for this writer, twin chrome trimmed fins emanate mid rear quarter
panel and grow with chrome trim tops that drip down into the mid
body bulge. With all this you've got it made in the shade.
Interior
A swing of the driver's door reveals a padded pleated upper door
section in an ebony charcoal. A center chromed trim piece continues
from the dash trim and sits atop a gray broadcloth and vinyl lower
section. Power seat controls are located in a chromed bezel and
look fine and dandy like peppermint candy. Soiling is present on
all door panels but should clean up and look snappy. A lightly
water stained front bench seat in broadcloth stretches from door to
door and contains a center armrest, rips and tears present
especially on the driver's side. The rear seat stretches to door to
door also and shows in a different cloth pattern from the front. A
thick biscuit and button pattern give it some pizazz. A stained,
worn, and faded gray carpet floods the floor and should be
replaced. A tight gray headliner hangs above and is a visual
delight. The original steering wheel juts from the steering column
and includes the instantly recognizable Cadillac crest. The gray
steel padded dashboard is dripping with gobs of chrome and
britework. From the power window switches, instrument cluster
surround, AM radio, to the HVAC controls, chrome is the word and it
shines beautifully.
Drivetrain
Opening the massive hood exposed the heart of this beast. 364ci of
Cadillac V8 spewing out a tire roasting 310 horsepower. That power
is transferred thru a 4-speed Hydramatic transmission and back to a
3.07 geared axle. We note power steering, air conditioning, a
missing air cleaner assembly, and a missing treadle vac brake
assembly.
Undercarriage
A strong and solid X frame supports this beauty. Undercoating
covers the floors and body hangers; the one area of concern appears
on the driver's rear floor pan and seems to be a tear in the metal.
Removing the undercoating will show the extent of the damage.
Independent coil spring front suspension and a 4 link with coil
springs give this car it's signature Cadillac ride. Power drum
brakes bring this car to a halt. We note dual exhaust that is in
need of replacement.
A mostly complete car that oozes 50's style and excess. Chrome,
fins, some neato options and a proper picture of Cadillac styling
for 1958 make this car worth saving. Slip into your best suit and
visit the Classic Auto Mall. Make this Cadillac part of your
American Dream, not to mention making the neighbors green with
envy.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
VIN DECODE
58M076357
58-1958
M-Sixty Special Series
076357-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
STYLE 58 6039X-1958 Cadillac Fleetwood Sedan
BODY FW 9957-Fleetwood Body #
TRIM 70K2-Light Gray Mojave Cloth; Biscuit & Button Pattern
PAINT 14-Cheviot Gray
ACC EHKY:
E-EZ Eye Auto Glass
H-Heater
K-Air Conditioning
Y-6 Way Power Seat
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.