Vehicle Description
1955 Cadillac Sedan Deville Model 62 4 Door VIN #: 5562100136
Weight: 4631 lbs Engine: V-8 331 CU in, 250 Horsepower Wheelbase
129 in 12 Volt electrical system Power Steering, Power Brakes,
Automatic transmission, Cloth Interior Purchased new by M Gi of
Gleed WA 06/25/55 from Wikstrom Cadillac Motors in Yakima WA and
owned by him until his death in 1968. (Records of License
Registrations for Martin Gilde are in vehicle files). He was a
fruit farmer in the Yakima Valley and used other vehicles for his
farming business and travel. The Cadillac was only driven about
1000 miles a year on special family occasions. The milage on the
car at the time of his death was estimated to be approximately
13,000 miles. Inherited by his daughter, M G and licensed in her
name on January 7, 1968. She owned, licensed and registered the
vehicle in her name until March 9, 2010. Records of License
Registrations for Margery are in vehicle files. Miss lived her
entire life helping to run the family farm and was a teacher in the
Naches School district. She had other vehicles she used for her
regular trips and commuting. The Cadillac was also only driven
sparingly by her over the years she owned it averaging about 1200
miles a year or 44,500 total miles for 37 years. The car was stored
in a barn the last 5 years she owned it and not driven at all.
Gifted by MG to her nephew RZ on March 10, 2010. The vehicle has
been continuously owned, licensed, registered and insured by Mr. Z
to the present day. The miles on vehicle odometer upon taking title
to the vehicle was 57,422 and are believed to be accurate from the
description of its use provided to me by MG. The current milage as
of this date is 57,778. I have also driven the car very little
since it was given to me and because I needed to perform a
significant amount of service, repairs and maintenance on the
vehicle upon acquiring it. The vehicle has never been in an
accident nor were any insurance claims ever filed on the use of the
vehicle. Date: 9/18/2012-Lee Peterson Motors Cadillac Agency in
Yakima WA Mileage-57422. --Replaced all 4 shocks and sway arm
lengths --Lube, Oil, Filter service --Repair Right Turn Signal
--Power Flush service entire cooling system-replaced upper radiator
hose + cap --Replaced all 4 shocks --Replaced all 4 tires
--Performed safety inspection --Drained out old fuel and replaced
with new 92 Octane Fuel --Performed warm compression
test-satisfactory on all cylinders --Inspected all brakes and
replaced hydraulic brake booster, and replaced master brake
cylinder, added new brake fluid, replaced thermostat. Shoes and
rotors in good condition, dismounted front shoes, cleaned and lubed
backing plates, shoes and adjusters, deglazed shoes and drums,
serviced wheel bearings, and deglazed rotors and drums. Date:
4/16/2013-Yakima Battery & Auto Electric, Inc --Purchased new 12
volt battery Date: 7/14/2016-Hawkes Prairie Automotive Olympia WA
Mileage: 57,489 --Lube, oil filter service. --Tune up --Remove &
replace T-Stat Cross over --Install VAC canister --Replaced valve
cover gasket --Replaced Water pump gasket --Repair fuel line
fitting --Adjust carburetor settings Date: 7/29/2016 &
10/05/2016--Hawkes Prairie Automotive Olympia WA --Install Fuel
Line Check Valve --Install new fuel pump Date: 7/22/2020-Expert
Auto Repair Lacey WA Mileage: 57,516 --Replace battery --Detail and
repaint engine compartment --Replace all gaskets & seals --Lube,
oil, filter, replace thermostat --Replace expansion plugs
--Transmission service Date: 8/14/2020-Expert Auto Repair Lacey
WA-Mileage: 57,518 --Re-paint left front fender --Replace and
install radiator & cap with original NOS --Replace water pump
--Adjust brakes to stop grabbing Date: 9/23/2020-Expert Auto Repair
Lacey WA Mileage 57,537 --Check and repair coolant leak in new
radiator --Replaced defective water pump from prior service
--Replace front crank seal --Adjusted carburetor settings, idle
mixture screw Date: 4/16/2024-Expert Auto Repair Lacey WA Mileage:
57,743 --Lube, oil, filter service --Repair rear license plate
light ground. Summary Since acquiring this car, I have invested
approximately $8,620 in servicing and maintaining the vehicle. I
have washed, polished and detailed the car by hand myself over all
the years I have owned it. I have enjoyed having the car very much
and have taken it to several car shows, and swap meets over the
years, and it always receives positive comments and inquiries about
its history. I have also been asked if it might be for sale
someday. I have now finally decided that the time has come for me
to hopefully sell it to someone who will also enjoy and care for it
in the future.
