I've accidentally bought a Cadillac...
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Courtesy of a late-night, drunken eBay session, I seem to have inadvertently purchased a land-yacht.
Always was a bucket list item/itch that needed scratching. And now I can add it to the list of drunken purchases such as a drum kit (no, I can't play), Korg synthesizer (ditto), massive great moose-head and a Spirograph.
Mrs. Tuono will be amused when she gets home from work tonight.
Always was a bucket list item/itch that needed scratching. And now I can add it to the list of drunken purchases such as a drum kit (no, I can't play), Korg synthesizer (ditto), massive great moose-head and a Spirograph.
Mrs. Tuono will be amused when she gets home from work tonight.
Crafty_ said:
AdeTuono said:
We don't have the suppliers over here, that you've got over there.
Will you be my friend?
North Hants should be able to sort you out?Will you be my friend?
We need more pics when you get it!
Actually, SWMBO really likes it. Every trip is an event. The steering wheel gives an approximation of direction. It floats around the road like a pissed butterfly and accelerates like an asthmatic tortoise. But I love it!
Took it to my local MOT place for a once-over (it's too big for my ramp; need a pit now...) and there are one or two minor items to look at, such as a leaky P/S pump and a noisy wheel bearing, but other than that, for a 60-year old motor it's in pretty good shape. Won't win a concours, but is perfect for smoking around the local roads.
Probably not a keeper, as I've been trying to reduce my fleet, but I've always wanted to own one, and now I have...
Couple more shots...
Imposing...
My favourite view, and why I bought it.
You can smell the '50's!
Motorama said:
I was on the reserve list if you didnt have it, was it as good as it looked?
Really? Why didn't you bid?Got to admit, the next morning I wondered what I'd done. The description was a little sketchy, and the photos not the best. I didn't go and view, but arranged collection. But when it arrived home, it was far better than I could have hoped. There's very little evidence of rust on the body (there's a little around the chassis, but not structural), the chrome is exceptional in places, and more than passable in others. Interior is all there, and quite tidy, though the A/C is disconnected and the heater doesn't work. 6-way electric seat is fine though, and overall the upholstery is probably 7/10. It starts on the button, doesn't overheat, even in the last week's temperatures, and is a real hoot to drive. Done a couple of hundred miles so far, and I'm more than happy. Was only going to keep it for the rest of the summer, but we'll have to see.
As a piece of automotive art, it's worth every penny just sitting where I can see it from my desk. That it'll drive and is (almost) practical is a bonus.
Motorama said:
AdeTuono said:
Really? Why didn't you bid?
Got to admit, the next morning I wondered what I'd done. The description was a little sketchy, and the photos not the best. I didn't go and view, but arranged collection. But when it arrived home, it was far better than I could have hoped. There's very little evidence of rust on the body (there's a little around the chassis, but not structural), the chrome is exceptional in places, and more than passable in others. Interior is all there, and quite tidy, though the A/C is disconnected and the heater doesn't work. 6-way electric seat is fine though, and overall the upholstery is probably 7/10. It starts on the button, doesn't overheat, even in the last week's temperatures, and is a real hoot to drive. Done a couple of hundred miles so far, and I'm more than happy. Was only going to keep it for the rest of the summer, but we'll have to see.
As a piece of automotive art, it's worth every penny just sitting where I can see it from my desk. That it'll drive and is (almost) practical is a bonus.
It had been on a couple of times and got no bids or not sold, I missed the end of the third auction but contacted them on the off chance, said they would let me know if you didnt have it. I've had a lot of Cadillacs over the years, had 6 59's previously, know them better than most, have a 47 and a 49 currentlyGot to admit, the next morning I wondered what I'd done. The description was a little sketchy, and the photos not the best. I didn't go and view, but arranged collection. But when it arrived home, it was far better than I could have hoped. There's very little evidence of rust on the body (there's a little around the chassis, but not structural), the chrome is exceptional in places, and more than passable in others. Interior is all there, and quite tidy, though the A/C is disconnected and the heater doesn't work. 6-way electric seat is fine though, and overall the upholstery is probably 7/10. It starts on the button, doesn't overheat, even in the last week's temperatures, and is a real hoot to drive. Done a couple of hundred miles so far, and I'm more than happy. Was only going to keep it for the rest of the summer, but we'll have to see.
As a piece of automotive art, it's worth every penny just sitting where I can see it from my desk. That it'll drive and is (almost) practical is a bonus.
Thanks for all your replies, especially Motorama. I'm an old hand when it comes to US cars, though this is the first 'classic' I've owned. Previous have been Mustang/Vette/Camaros along with a smattering of hot-rods.
In two minds as to the '59. Well, three really. Restore, run as it is or rat-rod(!). I tend towards the second option, TBH, though I've long been a fan of patina. I expect that would give a few people a coronary though.
In two minds as to the '59. Well, three really. Restore, run as it is or rat-rod(!). I tend towards the second option, TBH, though I've long been a fan of patina. I expect that would give a few people a coronary though.
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