Vehicle Description
1986 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
History: Originally used for a single horse drawn enclosed carriage
for 2-4 people, the "Brougham" owes its name to British statesman,
Henry Brougham. Cadillac first used the name in 1916 to designate
an enclosed 5-7 passenger sedan body style. The Fleetwood body
design was named for the chassis factory which was located in
beautiful downtown Fleetwood, Pennsylvania.
For consignment, a 2 owner car in the form of a 1987 Cadillac
Fleetwood Brougham. Bathed in Light Sandstone Metallic and chrome,
looking good in its square and rectangle sharp edged design. A
clean brown vinyl top, and finely preserved interior, and with a
5.0 L V8, and you should go grab Jeeves and we will go for a spin
through town.
Exterior
Bathed in a resprayof the factory Light Sandstone Metallic with a
few chips and inclusions, sporting long and straight rust-free
steel, well minded gaps and a padded brown vinyl top we could just
say flossy flossy. From the crested hood and chrome grille below,
and the dual square headlights, and shiny bumper below we are
rolling in first class. Nice window trimmings, and a stainless
rocker covering and straight as arrows side trimmings and wheel
surrounds that frame chromed spoke wire wheel covers, we see as my
mother would say, "The rich get richer", and this car is exemplary
of this quote. On the back cathedral style vertical taillights are
framed in large shiny bezels and mate with a lower bumper which is
also pristine. A 4 door saloon I now have car envy!
Interior
A swing of any of the massive padded sandstone velour broadcloth
and wood paneled veneer doors, and the conveniences just on the
door will take a rocket scientist a few days to learn. Within the
wood and vinyl armrest are controls for the windows, mirrors, seats
and side view mirrors. All is clean and well, sandstone with these
panels, pulls, and actuators. Inside have a sit on any one of the
tufted overstuffed sandstone velour encased couches. These are
wonderfully preserved, and any signs of aging shows a graceful
process. These seats float in a sea of sandstone gray carpeting
which is fairly clean. Above in front is a forest of veneer for the
dash front, with more controls, knobs and buttons. In their center
are digital readout AM/FM/cassette radio and push button digital
readout climate controls. For the passenger more deep wood for the
glove box door and surrounds. Nice padded sandstone crack free
vinyl is on top of the dash and a band of warning lights stretches
across the top directly against the windscreen. The headliner is
looking gray and like new in fuzzy broadcloth above all this rich
interior...breathe it in!
Drivetrain
Under the hood not unlike the rest of the car is a well preserved
very clean and lightlypatinaed engine in 5.0 liter V8
configuration. A single 4-barrel feeds it, and on the back a 200R4
4-speed automatic transmission whisks you down the highway. A
10-bolt 2.73 get axle provides fuel economy, as if you care.
Undercarriage
Ahhhhh yup! as expected slight road dirt and surface rust on the
usual suspects and we note a newer muffler installed. Everywhere
else including the independent coil springs and 4 link with coil
springs on back suspension is beautifully preserved and working
like a charm. Power disc brakes are in front, and power drums for
the rear. You can now oooooh and ahhhhh at the underside
structure.
Drive-Ability
Slipping inside I began to wonder what the less fortunate folks
were doing, but then turned my attention to the key which fired up
the engine, which took me to the test track which put a smile on my
pampered tush. All worked fabulously save for the passenger's power
rear window only working from its respective door and the radio not
belting out any Sinatra. Otherwise, nary even a peep from the
suspension or engine during my enjoyable high end ride.
We have a winner! A very original car 2 owner car which has led a
pampered life, and it shows it. It does not look a day over 37
years old.
1G6DW69YXG9729773
1-USA
G-General Motors
6-Cadillac
DW-Fleetwood Brougham
69-4 Door Sedan
Y-305ci V8 4bbl
X-Check Digit
G-1986
9-Detroit, MI Assy Plant
729773-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 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.
