The same family has owned this car since new. I’ve been asked by the son of the original owner to represent the car for the family here. Purchased new in Oklahoma, this car was chauffer driven for many years. Later, the car came to Paradise Valley, Arizona where it has resided ever since! 

The car has been maintained, repaired and restored as necessary since new. It has never had a complete restoration at any one time but has never been allowed to deteriorate to the point of actually needing one. 

A number of years ago the engine was replaced with another one of approximately the same vintage. So, as a result of that, it’s not a matching number motor. Personally it’s my opinion that this doesn’t seriously detract from the value of a car of this type as it might in let’s say a Corvette, a Porsche or a muscle car restoration. 

Approximately two years ago the owner had a significant amount of work done to this car. The list of work done was extensive and ran the gamete from electrical work, mechanical work and cosmetic work, etc. Here are just a couple of examples of what was done…….. The car was thoroughly sanded down and repainted using the latest base coat, clear coat technology in the original color. To give you some idea as to the caliber of this work the cost of this aspect of the work was approx. ten thousand dollars. 

At the same time a major restoration of the interior was undertaken. First, the headliner was removed and the cardboard tubes which are the “weakest link” in these old / original factory air systems were re-constructed. As you probably already know if you’re familiar with these cars, the cardboard deteriorates and falls apart. Then, the cold air never reaches the outlet vents. So, these were reconstructed in fiberglass. This is time consuming / labor intensive work to lay the matting and resin and re-build these large air duct tubes. After that a completely new headliner was made and installed using the correct original fabric. 

The necessary research was done to locate and purchase 100% correct fabric materials for the interior restoration. Beautifully embroidered center seat and door panel inserts were purchased which contain the extremely intricate silver Cadillac crest throughout. These were complemented with the use of beautiful wool for the seats and door panel trim.  While in there every scrap of the original foam and cardboard were replaced and the springs were repaired or replaced, as necessary, as well. 

Another area that was worked on was the trunk compartment. You’ll notice in the pictures the beautiful restoration work that was completed in this area.  

This is a nice driving car that has been appreciated since new by the family that purchased it off of the showroom floor. It was not restored to be a 100 point show car. The family who owns the car has no interest in shows or trailer queens. All they wanted was for the car to look great and run as good as it looks. 

This would be an excellent example for someone who wanted a beautiful driver or perhaps as a courtesy car for an upscale resort. You tell me what would be the most impressive car for you to pull up to a five star resort in, this gorgeous fifty-five year old Cadillac or some dime a dozen modern stretch limousine? Personally, I think those cars are ridiculous and I only notice them because of how silly they look. I guess they’re okay for a high school prom but not for anyone who wants to truly arrive in something with any real class.  

Dan, the owner of this beautiful Fleetwood Sixty-Special has asked me to list the car on my website for forty-thousand dollars and represent the car for him. If you think this price is a little high, please keep in mind that the cost of the recent work on this car exceeds the asking price of the automobile. 

Please call Larry @ 480-483-2555 in Scottsdale, Arizona.  If you’re from out of the country and want to email me, the address is ljkay@cox.net