Rivguy

I've been looking through my research library as well as the internet. Even if the LaSalle isn't a platform mate of the 60 Special, it sure shares a lot of the design/style themes, except for the chrome window surrounds. But the window frames are fairly slim. What is meant by a torpedo body? I like the fenders that end at the doors, I find the post War Cads to be bigger, curvier and more bulbous that carry the fenders into the front doors. I'm interested in the car and spoke to the owner. I've got too many cars already. I would have to sell at least one to free up space. I cannot add another car. That's always a problem, and why I have four hobby cars. i'm going to try to get things done, whether or not I would get the car, I still could use to thin my herd! I haven't had a car older than the 50's and this is a real antique. I wouldn't think of using it for daily driving. I am concerned a bit about how safe it would be to drive in traffic, especially in occupant safety in a collision. I rode motorcycles for thirty five years so I haven't been a real worry wart but I take safety seriously. My Wife asked me why I'd want a car like that. I told her that I like the way the car looks, it's "almost" a Cadillac, and it's just a "different thing." Something that I've never been involved with, it's as old as I would be interested in. Far from modern, but still fairly usable in modern traffic. Maybe the stars will align for me.

Red is a seldom seen color choice. I think that it fits this car quite well. These La Salles remind me a lot of the Cadillac Sixty Special.

The idea of aiming for the deer is actually a good idea, while braking of course. At least you know where the deer is at that point, and it's unlikely to just stand there as you get closer. It will move somewhere else and hopefully you can avoid it. That same advice was given to me by a CHP officer about how to avoid a car that spins out across the highway ahead of you. Aim for where it is and hopefully it won't be there when you get there! I always thought that those SLs would be embraced by fans of the early T Bird, though the Benz is more complicated and harder to fix. My Father in Law had an early 450 SEL and it was a pretty Impressive car.

The most dull looking car ever, has the raciest hood ornament, ever. Kind of a funny combination.

Thanks for posting this. I had the 1970 Cadillac brochure but didn't notice this option. Of course I was only 16 at the time!

Could someone post a picture of the texture?

This is a great color, especially combined with a white interior. The '69 -70 Devilles are great performers and lookers. I don't recall an ostrich texture leather, maybe not original? These cars had great front seats, like thrones. I really enjoyed my '70. This could be a great project.

Nice color combo.

These were great little cars. Chrysler was way ahead of the curve when it came to turbos. The CS stands for Caroll Shelby though I bet he got a kick out of it being interpreted as Chicken Sh**! He was a chicken farmer at one time. I read that he was very involved in the development of these cars, in the areas of performance and handling. Not like the final 60's Mustangs that were more of a labeling job.

Sure it's a project, and a big one at that. But he's asking 3.500 bucks, not too bad for a complete un wrecked car to start with. The title issue is THE issue, but I suppose that it can be worked out, the seller will have to be cooperative in the process. I'm sure that the interior looks a lot like the under hood picture. I wouldn't restore this, or resto mod it either. I would just "fix it up." It doesn't need original upholstery and new chrome. Am I the only guy that remembers doing that?

I used to go to Kit Car get togethers and the more expensive Mercedes SSK roadster replicas looked quite impressive. There were always lots of Cobra and Porsche Speedster replicas. It's easy to label them as cheap, VW based kits or converted Fieros, but many are very well engineered and built. I think that even the VW types might be fun. I saw a Blower Bentley VW kit, and though it wouldn't fool anyone. Its more of an homage. It's the only one that I've ever seen. It is more likely to make the onlooker think of Pep Boys, instead of Bentley Boys, but I like it anyway.

I guess that you could call these the "Uber Gazelle!" These certainly look more substantial than those other cheaper kit cars. I was impressed by the concept, as I believe that these had a Corvette engine. That was back when I was a kid, now that I know more about cars, I find the exposed '60 era crossmember with independent suspicion like a typical American car, looks kind of bogus. Just paint it green and hope that nobody notices! I will admit that I'm starting to find the idea of one of the little kit cars might be a fun car at the right price. I'd certainly like to have this Excaliber, and the price seems to be pretty reasonable.

This one is in nice shape and I love the color. The sedans are sturdy, but the four door hardtop, introduced for '56, is much swankier. The roofline is lower and with all four windows down, it's as cool as a Coupe de Ville. I am biased since I had a '56 SdV. Love the inclusion of the pig in the background!

It has a newer V8 engine and transmission, but what about the brakes and suspension? These are neat cars but I gave up on mine.Too hard to find needed parts. I didn't love it enough to sink the needed money into it. Don't worry about the price, If you offered the seller a grand, I bet he'd take it!

It makes sense that the top won't go up. Lot's of cars won't activate the top unless the transmission is in park, if the solenoid/sensor is bad, then it won't complete the circuit. Sure are a lot of problems, how can he ask 55K?