Cadillac DeVille 1959

42500 USD

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER
1959 Cadillac Coupe Deville. This Cadillac spent the first 40 years of its existence on the West Coast. Originally purchased by the owner of an automotive repair facility in Stockton California, it later made its way to Oregon in the early 1990s. A previous Oregon title indicates a purchase date of November 16, 1995. The mileage on that title was 37,907. It came to Oregon with one respray. While in Oregon the interior was restored with original metallic weave seat covers, headliner, carpets, and dash pad, heater box and core, and trunk upholstery. Documentation on the aforementioned helps corroborate the legitimate claims that follow. The vehicle came East to a wealthy collector in Vermont on March 5, 1999 who used it exclusively for parades and car shows. I purchased it from him on October 22, 2016. The odometer showed 106,100 at that time. It is my belief that when the interior work was done a restored instrument cluster was installed (with very nice chrome) and the mileage was zeroed out. It is inconceivable that the vehicle was driven 70,000 miles between 1995 and 2016 as the vehicle was primarily used for parades and car shows. It was a rainy day, after a three hour ride from Massachusetts, and I was determined to buy with my head and not my heart. Initially impressed with the interior and originality, once I drove it I was impressed. On my hands and knees I examined the inner rockers, rear trunk drops and their solid original condition sealed the deal. The three hour drive home revealed little concern with driveability but I did replace all tires with Diamond Back radials with correct width white sidewalls, complete dual exhaust, all brakes and wheel cylinders, reseal motor including rear main seal, power steering pressure hose, water pump, rebuild carburetor, service transmission, rebuild generator, rebuild power antenna, clean and lube power window mechanisms. Worthy of note is that all, and I mean ALL numbers match, including dates. Included in this claim are the motor, transmission, carburetor, generator, starter, horns, and radiator. A candid discussion of body and paint is in order. In my assessment as well as discussion with the previous owner from Oregon it is clear there has been one respray prior to 1995. While not show concourse, this now 25+ year old finish shows quite well from any distance and any angle. It is my belief that all panels are original with some evidence of minor touch ups. The paint on the door jambs and under the trunk lid is original. The firewall and cowl area also show original paint and I always like to point out the white circular factory inspection stamp on the firewall near the master cylinder.The rear bumper chrome was all redone during my ownership - main center section, both ends, light stands, and light housings. The rear trunk stainless was also professionally restored and polished, re-chrome one front bumper clamshell, restore one front grille side extension. Prior to 1995 the side stainless was restored. The main grille is original and would respond well to some extra elbow grease.I will work with any international buyer who has a credible feedback/buying record to arrange wire transfer. I will also be available for vehicle pick up for the transport company of your choice.

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER

1959 Cadillac Coupe Deville. This Cadillac spent the first 40 years of its existence on the West Coast. Originally purchased by the owner of an automotive repair facility in Stockton California, it later made its way to Oregon in the early 1990s. A previous Oregon title indicates a purchase date of November 16, 1995. The mileage on that title was 37,907. It came to Oregon with one respray. While in Oregon the interior was restored with original metallic weave seat covers, headliner, carpets, and dash pad, heater box and core, and trunk upholstery. Documentation on the aforementioned helps corroborate the legitimate claims that follow. The vehicle came East to a wealthy collector in Vermont on March 5, 1999 who used it exclusively for parades and car shows. I purchased it from him on October 22, 2016. The odometer showed 106,100 at that time. It is my belief that when the interior work was done a restored instrument cluster was installed (with very nice chrome) and the mileage was zeroed out. It is inconceivable that the vehicle was driven 70,000 miles between 1995 and 2016 as the vehicle was primarily used for parades and car shows. It was a rainy day, after a three hour ride from Massachusetts, and I was determined to buy with my head and not my heart. Initially impressed with the interior and originality, once I drove it I was impressed. On my hands and knees I examined the inner rockers, rear trunk drops and their solid original condition sealed the deal. The three hour drive home revealed little concern with driveability but I did replace all tires with Diamond Back radials with correct width white sidewalls, complete dual exhaust, all brakes and wheel cylinders, reseal motor including rear main seal, power steering pressure hose, water pump, rebuild carburetor, service transmission, rebuild generator, rebuild power antenna, clean and lube power window mechanisms. Worthy of note is that all, and I mean ALL numbers match, including dates. Included in this claim are the motor, transmission, carburetor, generator, starter, horns, and radiator. A candid discussion of body and paint is in order. In my assessment as well as discussion with the previous owner from Oregon it is clear there has been one respray prior to 1995. While not show concourse, this now 25+ year old finish shows quite well from any distance and any angle. It is my belief that all panels are original with some evidence of minor touch ups. The paint on the door jambs and under the trunk lid is original. The firewall and cowl area also show original paint and I always like to point out the white circular factory inspection stamp on the firewall near the master cylinder.The rear bumper chrome was all redone during my ownership - main center section, both ends, light stands, and light housings. The rear trunk stainless was also professionally restored and polished, re-chrome one front bumper clamshell, restore one front grille side extension. Prior to 1995 the side stainless was restored. The main grille is original and would respond well to some extra elbow grease.I will work with any international buyer who has a credible feedback/buying record to arrange wire transfer. I will also be available for vehicle pick up for the transport company of your choice.

BASIC CAR INFORMATION
Price:	42500 USD
Make:	Cadillac
Model:	DeVille
Year:	1959
Mileage:	107123 MI
Engine:	390
Transmission:	Automatic

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Cadillac DeVille 1959

See also

1965 Superformance Cobra

1967 Chevrolet Chevelle

1932 Ford Roadster

1977 Ford Thunderbird