1974 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Talisman - VERY RARE and only 54,000 Miles

This 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 60 Talisman is an extremely rare and solid car.

The Talisman model was meant to be the ultimate in sumptuous luxury and was built exclusively for four passengers in 1974.

The subsequent model years of 1975-76 featured a full rear seat without the consoles. making this vehicle exceptionally rare.

This Cadillac is only 1 of 1. 98 built and in its three years of production. only 4. 36 cars were produced.

This car has been in one of our climate controlled storage facilities for many years and was abandoned by its prior owner.

We kept the car in its protected environment and have clear title.

It has remained away from all of the elements of the outdoors and although you can tell from the pictures that it is a little dusty. it is very apparent from that time has been extremely kind to this car. and the body and interior are both solid and in remarkable condition.

The 472 CID V 8 is one of Cadillac's best and that is what is underneath the hood. The dash. door panels. interior upholstery. and body are all in remarkable condition.

The interior is void of cracks and tears. while the padded top is of the same condition.

They don't build cars like this anymore. And it's a shame they don't.

Whatever happened to cars that provided sumptuous. pure luxury with no

excuses needed? The Fleetwood Talisman was Cadillac's ultimate in individual

luxury and comfort.

Please feel free to email or phone with any questions about this car.

We will attempt to answer all questions in a timely manner.

Telephone contact may be made by calling Andy at

or .

Winning bidder must submit a $500 non-refundable deposit within 48 hours of the end of the auction (Pay Pal may be utilized) and full payment must be received (certified funds. wire transfer) within 7 days of the end of the auction.

Here is a little history about the Cadillac Fleetwood Series 60 Talisman Model:

Cadillac stated in its 1974 sales literature that Webster defined "Talisman"

as "something producing apparently magical or miraculous effects. "

Cadillac indicated that it did. as well.

Cadillac introduced a new model for the Fleetwood Sixty Special Brougham

series in 1974—the Fleetwood Talisman. identified as accessory code V 4 U. Quite simply. it was Cadillac's ultimate

in individual luxury and comfort for four people. Personal comfort was

guaranteed by providing only four seats inside to ensure each passenger

the utmost in pampering.

The interior was upholstered in Medici Velour. an exclusive crushed velour

fabric reserved for Cadillac's finest automobiles. The seats featured a

shirred trim design inspired by fine European furniture. Padded upper door

panel inserts. B-pillar trim. sail panels. and headliner were also covered

in Medici Velour. Even the door pull assist straps featured Medici Velour

inserts.

Running between the seats are center consoles—also covered in Medici

Velour. The front console included an illuminated writing pad with pen

and pencil. a lockable storage compartment for safekeeping of valuables.

and an engraved nameplate featuring the owner's initials.

The rear console features a handy storage bin. as well as a holder for

a vanity mirror and other items that might be necessary while underway.

Both consoles also serve as comforting center arm rests.

Thoughtful touches are everywhere: a reclining back on the front passenger

seat. seat back pockets. assist straps. and deep-pile carpeting with matching

carpeted mats. Outside. a padded elk grain vinyl roof. special wheel discs.

standup wreath and crest on the hood. and color-matched "Fleetwood

Talisman" script on the sail panels.

Additional refinements exclusive to the Talisman are sculpted laurel wreath

moldings to accent the door and instrument panels. and "Fleetwood

Talisman" script on the instrument panel (shown at right). Note the sculpted laurel wreath moldings that appear above and below

the script.

In 1974. the Talisman option cost $1. 00 with Medici Velour. Four interior

colors were provided. which included Black. Dark Blue. Medium Amber. and

Terra Cotta. All were keyed to exterior paint colors. Generally. the vinyl

roof color matched the paint color on cars equipped with the Talisman option.

but there are exceptions to this. Not all of Cadillac's exterior finishes

were available on the Talisman. either. due mostly to the limited interior

color choices.

A more expensive option featuring soft and supple Sierra grain leather

cost $2. 50. but was only available in two colors. Dark Blue and Medium

Saddle. It is reported that very few Talismans were ordered with leather.

making them extremely rare today. It is important to note that the Talisman

option with leather cost $363 more than a brand new 1974 Chevrolet Vega.

which had a base price of $2. 87!

1974 would be the only year the Talisman option would include the rear

console for 1975 and 1976. it was replaced by a full size rear seat. in

response to complaints from owners of the first year cars who frequently

found the rear console to be an unwanted item. The ultra luxurious Talisman

option was discontinued after 1976. which would also be the last year for

the traditionally-sized Cadillacs. as well as the last time the Sixty Special

name would be used. Except for the Fleetwood Eldorado. all Cadillac models

for 1977 would provide smaller external dimensions and reduced weight to

provide improved fuel economy.

Even among today's premium luxury cars. nothing comes close to the sheer

elegance and individual comfort of the Fleetwood Talisman. The amount of

space each passenger had available. along with the soft. quiet ride that

isolated interior occupants from outside elements. is unprecedented even

in today's modern automobiles. And let's not forget the sheer fun factor

of taking the trip. Take your pick: Mercedes Benz. Lexus. BMW. Infiniti. or

Fleetwood Talisman. We dare say the Talisman would be the one that would

attract the most attention. and it's certain that it would also provide

the highest passenger pampering factor.

The Fleetwood Talisman featured 40/40 split front seats with a center console.

A separate rear console was provided for rear seat passengers. who also

enjoyed carpeted foot rests. seat back pockets. assist straps. and individual

reading lights. Even a matching robe and pillow were available for $85!

FLEETWOOD TALISMAN PRICING. PRODUCTION. INTERIOR TRIM CODES AND COLORS

1974

Built: 1. 98

Price: $1. 00 Velour

$2. 50 Leather

510 - Black

525 - Dark Blue

546 - Medium Amber

548 - Terra Cotta

565 - Dark Blue Leather

585 - Medium Saddle Leather

1975

Built: 1. 38

Price: $1. 88

19 B - Black

29 B - Dark Blue

51 B - Gold

79 B - Rosewood

1976

Built: 1. 00

Price: $1. 13

16 B - Light Smoke Gray

19 B - Black

26 B - Dark Blue

32 B - Dark Blue-Green

64 B - Light Buckskin

Fleetwood Brougham base prices—1974: $9. 37* 1975: $10. 14** 1976:

$10. 35.

*Reflects mid-year price increase

**Reflects initial 1975 pricing mid-year prices increased to $10. 27.

and late year prices increased to $10. 43

On Feb-19-14 at 03:49:35 PST. seller added the following information:

This 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 60 Talisman is an extremely rare and solid car.

The Talisman model was meant to be the ultimate in sumptuous luxury and was built exclusively for four passengers in 1974.

The subsequent model years of 1975-76 featured a full rear seat without the console. making this vehicle exceptionally rare.

This Cadillac is only 1 of 1. 98 built in 1974 and in its three years of production. only 4. 36 Talisman vehicles were produced.

This car has been in one of our climate controlled storage facilities for many years and was abandoned by its prior owner.

We kept the car in its protected environment and have clear title.

It has remained away from all of the elements of the outdoors and although you can tell from the pictures that it is a little dusty. it is very apparent that time has been extremely kind to this car. and the body and interior are both solid and in remarkable condition.

The 472 CID V 8 is one of Cadillac's best and that is what is underneath the hood. The dash. door panels. interior upholstery. and body are all in remarkable condition.

The interior is void of cracks and tears. while the padded top is of the same condition.

They don't build cars like this anymore. And it's a shame they don't.

Whatever happened to cars that provided sumptuous. pure luxury with no

excuses needed? The Fleetwood Talisman was Cadillac's ultimate in individual

luxury and comfort.

Please feel free to email or phone with any questions about this car.

We will attempt to answer all questions in a timely manner.

Telephone contact may be made by calling Andy at

or .

Winning bidder must submit a $500 non-refundable deposit within 48 hours of the end of the auction (Pay Pal may be utilized) and full payment must be received (certified funds. wire transfer) within 7 days of the end of the auction. Shipment of the vehicle is the responsibility of the winning bidder.

Here is a little history about the Cadillac Fleetwood Series 60 Talisman Model:

Cadillac stated in its 1974 sales literature that Webster defined "Talisman"

as "something producing apparently magical or miraculous effects. "

Cadillac indicated that it did. as well.

Cadillac introduced a new model for the Fleetwood Sixty Special Brougham

series in 1974—the Fleetwood Talisman. identified as accessory code V 4 U. Quite simply. it was Cadillac's ultimate

in individual luxury and comfort for four people. Personal comfort was

guaranteed by providing only four seats inside to ensure each passenger

the utmost in pampering.

The interior was upholstered in Medici Velour. an exclusive crushed velour

fabric reserved for Cadillac's finest automobiles. The seats featured a

shirred trim design inspired by fine European furniture. Padded upper door

panel inserts. B-pillar trim. sail panels. and headliner were also covered

in Medici Velour. Even the door pull assist straps featured Medici Velour

inserts.

Running between the seats are center consoles—also covered in Medici

Velour. The front console included an illuminated writing pad with pen

and pencil. a lockable storage compartment for safekeeping of valuables.

and an engraved nameplate featuring the owner's initials.

The rear console features a handy storage bin. as well as a holder for

a vanity mirror and other items that might be necessary while underway.

Both consoles also serve as comforting center arm rests.

Thoughtful touches are everywhere: a reclining back on the front passenger

seat. seat back pockets. assist straps. and deep-pile carpeting with matching

carpeted mats. Outside. a padded elk grain vinyl roof. special wheel discs.

standup wreath and crest on the hood. and color-matched "Fleetwood

Talisman" script on the sail panels.

Additional refinements exclusive to the Talisman are sculpted laurel wreath

moldings to accent the door and instrument panels. and "Fleetwood

Talisman" script on the instrument panel (shown at right). Note the sculpted laurel wreath moldings that appear above and below

the script.

In 1974. the Talisman option cost $1. 00 with Medici Velour. Four interior

colors were provided. which included Black. Dark Blue. Medium Amber. and

Terra Cotta. All were keyed to exterior paint colors. Generally. the vinyl

roof color matched the paint color on cars equipped with the Talisman option.

but there are exceptions to this. Not all of Cadillac's exterior finishes

were available on the Talisman. either. due mostly to the limited interior

color choices.

A more expensive option featuring soft and supple Sierra grain leather

cost $2. 50. but was only available in two colors. Dark Blue and Medium

Saddle. It is reported that very few Talismans were ordered with leather.

making them extremely rare today. It is important to note that the Talisman

option with leather cost $363 more than a brand new 1974 Chevrolet Vega.

which had a base price of $2. 87!

1974 would be the only year the Talisman option would include the rear

console for 1975 and 1976. it was replaced by a full size rear seat. in

response to complaints from owners of the first year cars who frequently

found the rear console to be an unwanted item. The ultra luxurious Talisman

option was discontinued after 1976. which would also be the last year for

the traditionally-sized Cadillacs. as well as the last time the Sixty Special

name would be used. Except for the Fleetwood Eldorado. all Cadillac models

for 1977 would provide smaller external dimensions and reduced weight to

provide improved fuel economy.

Even among today's premium luxury cars. nothing comes close to the sheer

elegance and individual comfort of the Fleetwood Talisman. The amount of

space each passenger had available. along with the soft. quiet ride that

isolated interior occupants from outside elements. is unprecedented even

in today's modern automobiles. And let's not forget the sheer fun factor

of taking the trip. Take your pick: Mercedes Benz. Lexus. BMW. Infiniti. or

Fleetwood Talisman. We dare say the Talisman would be the one that would

attract the most attention. and it's certain that it would also provide

the highest passenger pampering factor.

The Fleetwood Talisman featured 40/40 split front seats with a center console.

A separate rear console was provided for rear seat passengers. who also

enjoyed carpeted foot rests. seat back pockets. assist straps. and individual

reading lights. Even a matching robe and pillow were available for $85!

FLEETWOOD TALISMAN PRICING. PRODUCTION. INTERIOR TRIM CODES AND COLORS

1974

Built: 1. 98

Price: $1. 00 Velour

$2. 50 Leather

510 - Black

525 - Dark Blue

546 - Medium Amber

548 - Terra Cotta

565 - Dark Blue Leather

585 - Medium Saddle Leather

1975

Built: 1. 38

Price: $1. 88

19 B - Black

29 B - Dark Blue

51 B - Gold

79 B - Rosewood

1976

Built: 1. 00

Price: $1. 13

16 B - Light Smoke Gray

19 B - Black

26 B - Dark Blue

32 B - Dark Blue-Green

64 B - Light Buckskin

Fleetwood Brougham base prices—1974: $9. 37* 1975: $10. 14** 1976:

$10. 35.

*Reflects mid-year price increase

**Reflects initial 1975 pricing mid-year prices increased to $10. 27.

and late year prices increased to $10. 43

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