For Sale Cadillac Mirage

February 15, 2016

For sale is this 1976 Cadillac Mirage. My Brother recently passed away and his extensive private Cadillac collection is being liquidated. His passion was Cadillac and he spent a life time for any unusual Cadillac item.

As you May know the Cadillac Mirage could be purchased through your local Cadillac dealer. You would first purchase a Cadillac DeVille and for the approximately and additional $9000 have it upgraded to a high end El Camino. In 1975 and 1976 the dealer would send your new car to Traditional coach Works, LTD, of Chatsworth Califoria. The Mirages were a Gene Winfield design and production numbers were around 200. The production numbers and costs seem to vary on the internet and I have been unable to ind conclusive numbers. Note these cars are not to be confused with a flower care associated with a funeral procession, but were intended as a high end pick up truck for the wealthy.

This car runs and drives very well and is a very nice representation of of a Cadillac Mirage. It is a real head turner and does attract a lot of attention. Similar cars have recently sold at Berret-Jackson in the $40,000 range. I realize this is not a Barret-Jackson show car, however $16,500 is a lot less than $40,000.

For the bad there are a few areas that could use some attention and are documented in the photos. I have not tried to cover any flaws and would like to be as forthright as possible in their description. It appears that moisture leaked around the bottom of the right quarter window and has caused some blistering under the vinyl and below that window. My opinion is the vinyl could be peeled back and stating inside the door and necessary repairs performed and the vinyl reattached. I feel the attached photo looks worse that it does in person. The plastic trim filler filler around the tail lights will also have to be repaired. Inside the aft part up box there is a spare tire storage cover. The steel cover could use a little attention to bring it back to it's original appearance and to blend it in with the rest of the bed. The engine compartment will benefit. from a good cleaning and detailing. The weather strip around the windows is cracked and there is a crack in the dash pad above the center vent. In my opinion these repairs could be preformed for a reasonable expense. The end result if the new owner will have very nice automobile.

This car has recently received a full service and spent $450. having the bearings replaced in the rear axle.

I would also encourage anyone to personally come to view the car or arrange a representative to come and inspect as needed. If you have any questions don't hesitate to call 253-381-4451. Car is located in Tacoma, WA 98445 Payments must be in cash cleared prior to pick up of vehicle.

These car values have really risen over the last ten years and their value is really beginning to be appreciated.