INTRODUCTION: Condition matters-especially on a 1960 Cadillac!
Restoring one to this level can easily consume a couple hundred
thousand dollars. Don't worry, this one is in exceptional
condition. This one is featuring a rust-free body, sparkling
chrome, and a mint dash pad. It's not just beautiful-it's highly
functional and ready to be enjoyed. Claimed to be a two owner car,
we have receipts from its professional restoration in the early
1990s when it had 52,000 miles. Now it has just 62,800 miles, it
has been obviously very well cared for since, stored in climate
control.
EXTERIOR: This masterpiece of automotive design is known for its
long sweeping body lines, a massive chrome presence and restrained
fins giving it a sophisticated look. I am very impressed with this
body, it's as long as a football field and still straight as an
arrow! The panels fit precisely, the doors close like new. I don't
see any signs of rust or damage. Repainted its original Platinum
Gray metallic color and it's laid out evenly and polished to a
glass finish. It's offset nicely with a glossy white roof. The
chrome was replated, the stainless was polished, the bullets in the
grille and the tail panel were reanodized. The original glass is
clear, weatherstrips were replaced. It's rolling proud on a set of
Coker radial whitewalls with a mint set of hubcaps.
INTERIOR: It looks just as impressive inside. The dash pad is one
of the best you'll find-an important detail on a 1960 Cadillac, as
most are cracked and costly to restore, often requiring months of
waiting and thousands of dollars to redo. All of the interior
chrome sparkles, the components fit together beautifully, and the
presentation is clean and well cared for. Down on the floor is gray
carpeting with white Cadillac floor mats for a classic, upscale
contrast. The seats offer excellent cushioning and have been
reupholstered in gray cloth with soft white leather trim. The door
panels are in mint condition, and the headliner is excellent as
well. There is only some mild staining on the driver's seat
upholstery; otherwise, the interior shows extremely well. It's also
highly functional. The signal-seeking radio works, along with the
interior lights, power windows, and power seat.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: It's equally impressive under the hood. The
engine compartment is exceptionally proper and orderly, with hoses
and wiring routed neatly just as you'd hope to see. At its heart is
the original #s matching, smooth-running 390 V8 producing 325
horsepower, presented in correct stock form with the proper air
cleaner and fresh detailing. It's well equipped with factory air
conditioning that has been recently serviced, along with power
steering, power brakes, and windshield washers. The metal surfaces
are clean and straight, and the firewall still wears its original
silver paint. Overall, it's a very well-sorted, authentic engine
bay that reflects careful maintenance over the years.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: It is clean and complete. Under the deck lid is
nicely painted, as are the jambs, and the trunk light works. The
weatherstrip has been replaced, inside it features the full liner
kit, including the cover over the spare, giving the compartment a
tidy, well-finished appearance.
UNDERSIDE: Underneath is exactly what you want to see on a
well-preserved Cadillac-a clean, solid, well-maintained structure
with original rust-free floors and inner rockers. It still retains
the factory undercoating Cadillac used to keep the ride quiet. Also
keeping it quiet the dual exhaust system features both mufflers and
resonators, with the resonators being brand new. New air shocks are
installed and connected to a ride-leveling system, and the front
end has been aligned. The brakes were recently serviced, the
e-brake is hooked up. Looking up at the powertrain, everything is
clean and orderly. The original 4-speed Hydramatic automatic
transmission shifts smoothly and even retains its 1960-dated tag on
the case. Out back, the original rear end is fitted with 3.20
cruising gears, ideal for relaxed highway driving.
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: This massive sculpture of steel and chrome is pure
class-especially in today's world of look-alike modern cars. Behind
the wheel, you'll ride in unmatched comfort with a sense of
presence that simply can't be duplicated, turning every drive into
an occasion. The quality and condition of this particular example
truly set it apart, allowing you to cruise with confidence and
pride in one of the most distinguished automobiles of its era.
Vehicles are displayed in a museum setting. Admission applies
without an appointment and is refunded with purchase, including a
one-year museum membership.
815 385 3644 9-5 central
[email protected] Answered ASAP
Air conditioning
Power steering
Power brakes
Power windows
Power seat
Power antenna
Signal seek radio
Autronic eye
Floor mats
Radial whitewalls
