Celebrating our 65 year anniversary! This family owned and operated
business was established in 1960, making us the oldest classic car
dealership in America. Special thank you to all our customers for
entrusting us to park the car of your dreams in your driveway while
preserving automotive history for future generations to embrace and
enjoy.
-Grams family & Volo Museum staff
Introduction: Definition of impressive: envoking admiration through
size & quality; grand, imposing, or awesome. In other words it
describes this car! Massive size, yet stylish, sexy and
sophisticated. The factory black with red leather interior is a
stunning combination. We acquired 3 cadillacs from a close friend
and serious collector. His cars were his pride and joy, he loved
driving them and kept them in top running condition. What an
absolute winner!
EXTERIOR: Born factory black! This car was skillfully repainted its
original Tuxedo Black just like when it left the factory. It has a
glorious reflection and a slick finish. When looking down the side
of the body it is nice and straight with smooth contours and crisp
lines. All the panels are wonderfully aligned with good gaps that
are well above average. When opening the doors it's like swinging a
bank vault, they are very heavy but don't sag and literally close
themselves with a solid thud that reeks of quality. All the glass
is in great shape and the white vinyl top has been replaced. The
chrome is all nice and shiny. I'm in love with the front bumper
that makes a very bold unspoken statement. The hood ornament is as
stylish and graceful as the rest of the car. The tailfins are
subtle yet defined at the same time. The taillights are in great
shape. You can access a fuel filler by pushing the button in the
center of the driver side taillight, how cool is that? Another cool
feature is the exhaust that exits through the rear bumper, they
really knew how to design them back in the day. It's rolling on
extra wide whitewall bias ply tires and 15-in steel rims that are
adorned with the original hubcaps which are in great shape.
INTERIOR: Born factory red! The genuine leather upholstery is in
excellent condition, very soft and supple. The power front bench
seat is more comfortable than my couch at home and it works
excellently. The backs of the front bench are also refinished in
leather and have really handy pull straps. The rear seat has been
reupholstered to match and each side has an ashtray and lighter
which is so appropriate for the 1950s. Both of the front door
panels have been replaced and are equipped with power window
switches too. The dash pad has been replaced and is outfitted with
a headlight dimmer for when other cars are coming towards you
(unknown working condition). The remainder of the dash has been
nicely repainted and all the chrome has a lustrous shine. The
steering wheel has been refurbished and looks great. All the lights
appear to be working, even inside the glove box. It also comes with
the original owner's manual.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Super smooth running 365 V8 making 285 hp. It
looks very original but freshened up and even has the correct style
air cleaner. It features power steering, power brakes, and an
optional oil filter. The battery is properly secured and it has a
master cut off switch neatly mounted on the fenderwell. The horns
are hooked up. The clutch fan and external oil pump look recently
replaced. Under the hood, insulation helps keep the engine quieter
than a mouse in slippers. The fenderwells, firewall, and under the
hood are all neatly painted black. The original cowl tag is still
in place. Overall, this is a very proper and clean engine
compartment!
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Huge! Completely lined in fresh red carpet with
bound edges. It's also equipped with a brand new factory style full
size spare tire that matches the other tires. The underside of the
trunk lid and inside the jamb have both been painted slick like the
body and the weatherstrip was replaced.
UNDERSIDE: Nice looking underside that has been maintained as
needed. All the steering components look to be in good shape and
currently work fantastic. The front springs and shocks have
previously been replaced and help provide the classic Cadillac ride
quality. It does have good rear leaf springs and the back shocks
have been replaced. It is equipped with four-wheel power drum
brakes that work very well. The dual exhaust system was also
replaced at some point and exits through the rear bumper. Looking
up at the 365 cubic inch V8 engine. You will see fresh blue paint.
The hydramatic overdrive automatic transmission also has nice fresh
blue paint and it looks like the linkage was replaced. The rear end
is also looking good with fresh black paint. The floors appear to
be solid and rust-free with a nice thin undercoating. The x-frame
is in great shape with neatly applied black paint.
SERVICE: We take pride in our cars and reputation. Therefore, we
built a 2 million dollar, 10,000 square ft service center, and
hired a team of technicians to service the essentials on every car
we sell.
CONCLUSION: These old school Cadillacs are getting much harder to
find recently! The new owner can purchase this one with confidence
knowing it's a rock solid cruiser that has been loved and cared for
and driven with passion for years by its previous owner. What an
amazing classic vehicle!
For nearly 30 years, I, Jay Grams, have personally written the
highlights for almost every car in our collection. What I provide
is my professional opinion based on my experience with these
vehicles. However, opinions can vary, and I strongly recommend a
personal inspection to form your own view. Our sales team is always
available to answer any questions you may have. One great option is
to request a personalized walk-around video, where we can showcase
the car and share our team's insights.
Our cars are displayed within a museum setting. If you are
interested in a specific vehicle, please schedule an appointment
with a salesperson to view it. Without an appointment, there is an
admission fee to enter the showroom. If you decide to purchase a
car, your admission will be refunded, and you'll receive a one-year
museum membership.
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Power steering
Power brakes
Power windows
Power seat
Power top
Genuine leather
Headlight dimmer
Usb charging port
Remote mirror
Whitewall tires
