| FS: 1958 Cadillac - AACA winner, all original, fully sorted, needs nothing
Fellow AACA and CLC members,
It is with some hesitation that I am selling my wonderful 1958 Model 62 Sedan. I have owned this lovely car for around 4 ½ years. The car is a very rare 100% original survivor. It is in perfect running order with everything factory correct and functioning properly. Hundreds of hours and more than $15,000 have been spent fully sorting out EVERYTHING on this car. I would not hesitate to drive this car across the country. It previously has won a trophy in the AACA Eastern Nationals, in addition to trophies in some smaller shows. Last year it completed the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance road tour.
The car has the original rubbed lacquer finish of alpine white (roof) over versailles green (body). The original upholstery is in green venetian and green victoria cloth. The paint and interior are all original. The engine and transmission have never been out of the car and function perfectly. The trunk is original, with the jack in place. The chrome and grill are beautiful. The glass is all original and free from any cracks, chips, or delamination. The engine bay is very nice and clean. The car spent 46 years of its life in California and the rest in Florida, so there is ZERO rust. There have never been any accidents or body work. The car has been fastidiously maintained by its prior 2 owners and by me, with extensive documentation. Everything on the car works as intended (the clock is finicky) and is correct to the factory standards from when the car was manufactured. There are no leaks, smoking, or deferred maintenance or repairs pending.
The car drives wonderfully. It is tight and tracks straight down the road. The odometer is correct and reads approximately 83,500 original miles. I have driven it on long trips without pause. Everything on the car works as intended (clock is finicky but I have a spare that I am including). It has power seats and power antennae. It comes with the original owner’s manual and some other miscelleaneous books.
It's history:
In December 2004 we purchased this car in California from its second owner, a fellow Cadillac LaSalle club member, with only 80,000 fully documented miles. He purchased it in 1982 from the first owner, also in California, with only 69,000 miles. The car was originally purchased from the Cadillac dealer in Oakland, California in March of 1958. The selling dealer’s sticker is still in the glove box. The car remains completely original and unrestored. It is a smooth, quiet, and powerful driver.
I have spent a lot of money and time having it fully sorted and fastidiously maintained by a top restoration shop for American classics and a vintage Cadillac expert in my town. In the past few months the car underwent a full comprehensive service ($2000) and is ready to drive anywhere.
I also have some miscellaneous spare parts that will be included, including a clock and a NOS bolt of fabric from SMS that matches the interior.
Cadillac Trim Plate:
Style 6239
Body FW 9657
Trim 37
Paint 30 12
Top Acc EHV
2004-2007 Work Performed
Replaced headlights with matching correct T3 bulbs
New rear main seal
New fuel pump
Rebuilt vacuum motor for wipers
New windshield washer remote button
New thermostat
New distributor Cap
Contacts
Condensor
New brake rotors
Replaced all shocks
Replaced hoses, belts, fuel filter, air filter, oil filter
Replaced ash tray spring
Turn signal cancelling cam
New ignition switch to match original key
Restore dash pad, replace all dash bulbs
Install matching seat belts x 4
New engine and transmission mounts
New correct washer jar
Repair radiator run off – new correct radiator cap
Replace fuel filler neck breather hose
New gas cap
Remove and rebuild heater core and reinstall
Front end alignment
New correct wire looms under hood
New rubber spacers between front bumper and fender
Rebuild hinge for gas tank door/cover
2008 Work Performed
Replace exhaust manifold gaskets
Replace vacuum lines and route per factory specs
New hose clamps as needed
Clean/lubricate power seat tracks
New transmission gasket
New transmission cooler lines
New battery hold down
New heat riser
Cleaned horn contacts
New valve cover gasket seals
Paint valve covers correct Cadillac color
Rebuild dash clock
Remove transmission pan, clean, repaint, new gasket
Service radio antennae
Silicon all weather strips and rubber
Adjust brakes
Repack front wheel bearings
Repair ball joint fittings
Lubricate chassis
Service distributor, reset dwell and timing
New rear pinion seal
New valve seal and oil drain plugs
New shifter o-ring seals
New vacuum pump in oil pan
Change all fluids and filters
2009 Work Performed
Rebuilt starter and solenoid
Rebuilt hinge for gas cap/tail light apparatus
Level 4 full detail
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I am asking $18,000 or best reasonable offer for an all original, fully sorted out, rust free car. The car is located in NE Florida and is available for the most discerning inspection.
Please – serious inquiries only: Mitchell 904-228-5800
Many have asked - when you compare this car to other 1958 Cadillacs on the market - I sincerely think that if you started with a different car, you would likely spend at least $15,000 for something else that would almost surely have some hidden rust, and certainly not be 100% original and factory correct. You would then likely have to spend 6 months and another $15,000 to fully sort it out mechanically to have as safe and reliable a car for driving. When you were done, it still wouldn't be as nice and sound as this car. Cars are only original once, and this car is in remarkable shape. It has been fully sorted out with no expenses spared to make sure everything works as intended
Last edited by jaxcaddy; June 28th, 2009 at 13:47.
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June 27th, 2009
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