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Gorgeous, Rare 61 Cadillac Convertible, 84k, Like New, Not 1959 1960 1962 1963

Sale price: $29,000.00 make an offer

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Year:
1961
Mileage:
84,445
Engine:
390 V8
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Gorgeous, Rare 61 Cadillac Convertible, 84k, Like New, Not 1959 1960 1962 1963 for sale

Current customer rating: current rating for this car(2.15) based on 641 votes

Gorgeous 1961 Caddy Deville Convertible 

Here's my 61 Convertible Caddy. the one car I never thought I'd let go. It's won awards at car shows and will usually get at least one "Ok. how much do you want for the Caddy" at cruise nights. Fans of this body style Caddy know that the 61 is particularly stylish; the taillight treatments and "double fins" in the rear make this a uniquely stunning classic. According to Hagerty and several other classic car sources. a 1961 Cadillac Convertible in this condition is worth anywhere from $39. 00 to $75. 00. so my asking price is reasonable.  The car is titled in my name. tagged. insured and on the road with a current NY state inspection sticker. I'm only selling due to finances.

84k. 390 V8. Options include six way power bench seat. power windows. power top with boot cover. color coded hubcaps. power brakes and power steering. Caddy convertibles from this era are steadily climbing in value. especially the 1961 and 1962 body styles. This is from Hagerty. com:

"Cadillac continued to list its premium Series 62 hardtops as "de Ville" models through 1964. While the spectacular '59s entertained with their astounding tailfins. the '60 Coupe de Villes exhibited exquisite form. From 1959 on. Sedan de Villes were offered in four-window and six-window models. with the four-window editions featuring especially attractive rooflines. The deeply sculpted '61 de Ville models sported dramatic space-age styling with racy. thin-pillar rooflines and rocket-inspired fins. complemented by lower-body "skeg lines. ” 1962 models were readily distinguished by their more formal rooflines. Smoothly unadorned flanks gave the 1963 editions a fresh infusion of what chief designer Chuck Jordan called ”the grace and spirit" of all great Cadillacs. Along with exterior refinements for 1964. a new 340-hp 429-cid engine replaced the 390-cid variants of 1959-63. and the Turbo-Hydramatic was introduced. With the exception of the universally cherished '59s. de Villes of this era are relatively affordable today. As period Cadillac convertible values climb with the speed of an Atlas rocket. any top-notch hardtop or convertible DeVille looks all the more appealing today. "

Mechanical:  It's always been meticulously cared for. all service and regular maintenance have been performed on schedule. I bought the Caddy from a older collector in Connecticut. he's had it in a heated garage since the mid 70's. I was told the 84k on the odometer is original. my mechanic thinks it is genuine as well. The engine was rebuilt in the mid 90's. under 10k on motor. The engine compartment was painted when the rebuild was done. Recent work includes front end work. brake system gone through. rebuilt carburetor. new sending unit for gas gauge. refurbished radiator. full tuneup including Pertronix electronic ignition and Flamethrower coil (original points setup and coil in trunk). air shocks in the rear and gas shocks up front. and new belts and hoses. The power windows work perfectly and the power top raises and lowers easily. The top was replaced about seven years ago and got a new motor and hoses at the same time. The convertible top "arms" are chromed which I thought was a classy touch. The lights work. the heater works. the radio works through the front and rear speakers. the power antenna works and the power seat works. Clock does not work. "trumpet" horn does. The transmission has developed a slow leak recently. I haven't looked into it. just add fluid as needed. The wide "Portowall" whitewall inserts and new radials are on the car now.

Cosmetic: The Caddy got new paint in 2000 in the original Champagne Aspen Gold with a modern metal flake finish. It glitters nicely in the sunshine and the body is straight as an arrow. The door panels and seats were redone as well. the leahter and vinyl are supple and the seats are cushy. The car has never seen winter. it's always been a "Garage Queen".  All the glass is in very good shape. no scratches or hazing. I don't know if the bumpers were rechromed but they look like new. The first 16 photos below were taken this past weekend. the rest are from a car show and a wedding. The shots of the underside are from when I first got the car. as you can see by the old shocks and tires.

The Caddy starts right up even after sitting for months and the engine has a nice purr. Runs very strong. tracks straight as an arrow and brakes evenly. no pulling or fading. She idles perfectly. temperature needle never varies. shifts smoothly. tracks straight. stops easily and the suspension is luxurious. Simply a pleasure on the highway. it handles well for a car of this size.  Drives overall like an American classic luxury cruiser should.  

Overall a beautiful example of a classic American convertible.  On the highway she'll get 13-15 MPG. pretty good for an early 60's luxury cruiser. The directional/brake/turn signal/headlights/brights work properly as well as the wipers and horn.

I reserve the right to end the auction early as the Caddy is for sale locally and I'm open to reasonable buy it now offers as well.  I can assist with shipping in the USA or internationally if necessary. cost of shipping to paid by buyer. I can recommend a door to door auto shipper I've used in the past; they're professional. reliable and have great rates.  
Rare classic Cadillac which will only appreciate in value. Any questions feel free to email or call 914-224-3230

        

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Comments and questions to the seller:

from Pascal, dated 31 august 2017
I have seen this car on EBAY for a lower price? are you selling at both place?

Here is the link to see the car on ebay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/232467414339


from Craig Campbell, dated 06 december 2016
IS car still for sale ? Your location...... Is all metal trim in tact.... Condition of dash, gauges and controls ?

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