Vehicle Description
Zoom Classic Cars presents this rarely seen 1961 Cadillac Town
Sedan - Short Deck. While it looks like any other Sedan de Ville,
you'll notice that it is somehow a little different. There's the
positioning of the tailfin kick up, and the trunk lid is not the
same as those on other 1961 Cadillacs. That's because this is one
of only 3,756 examples of the 1961 Cadillac Sedan de Ville produced
with a shorter trunk, which reduced its overall length by seven
inches. Search the internet and you'll find that not many of the
Short Decks exist anymore. All examples were built mid-year in 1961
and were 6 window pillarless hardtop Sedan de Ville models and
considered by some to be the first truly downsized American luxury
sedan. Referred to as the Town Sedan and according to some
interpretations of Cadillac folklore, was created at the behest of
well-heeled buyers who needed a Cadillac that could fit into San
Francisco's cramped parking accommodations. This mostly original
Florida 4 door sedan owned by the current owner since 2006 and
showing 48k on the odometer was originally black but was been
repainted in a beautiful light gray metallic prior to purchase. The
paint is in overall very nice condtion with some minor
imperfections as shown. All original interior with black cloth and
leather seating in very nice overall condition with no rips or
tears, headliner in very nice condition, new carpets with Cadillac
insignia and instrumental panel including full gauges and clock in
great condition and functioning as they should. The dash does have
a crack and another imperfection as shown. The car features the
powerful and reliable 390CID 16 Valve OHV V8 with a Rochester
#701930 4-bbl downdraft Quadrajet with equalized manifold,
mechanical fuel pump, polyurethane air filter, intake silencer, and
automatic choke. The engine has a cast iron block and heads, five
main bearings, and hydraulic valve lifters. Other standard features
include Power Steering, Brakes, Windows and antenna. Factory AC and
AM radio. The owner notes that the AC is not currently functioning.
The car also features an aftermarket stereo with CD with controls
mounted in the glove box. New gas tank with new sending unit. Owner
also added the iconic Trumpet horn to the vehicle. All the panels
line up nicely on the car and all of the chrome and badging on the
car is intact and in very nice condition. The upholstered trunk
compartment is in excellent condition and equipped with stereo
controls, original jack and tools along with full size spare and
wheel chocks. Undercarriage of the car is very clean with some
minor surface rust only. The car rides on extra wide whitewall
tires mounted on aftermarket Cadillac chrome spoke wheels which was
a touch the current owner preferred. The wider tires improve the
handling and ride of the car and the original hub caps have been
retained for a new owner to switch back to if desired. Owner notes
that Odometer stopped working some time ago and estimates that he
has driven 12-15K miles more than what the odometer is currently
showing. Car has always been garaged and properly maintained and is
a very nice example of the Short Deck Cadillac. A great Cadillac
cruiser that attracts alot of attention because of its unique
design and one that you'll love to own and drive. Stored in MA with
clean title, some documentation and car cover. Year of Manufacture
license plate can be transferred for MA buyers. Call Jeff for for
information or to schedule an appointment to see this wonderful
Town Sedan. Thanks for Looking.
