For Sale: 1956 Cadillac Coupe deVille 2dr Hardtop -"All original, only 3 owners"- Brandenburg, KY - Not Mine - SOLD!

[6T-FinSeeker]

For sale on Facebook: 1956 Cadillac Coupe deVille 2dr Hardtop in Brandenburg, KY  -  $22,000  -  Call Mark:  5 zero 2-439-six zero 89

 

Link: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1161137414332499/1956-Cadillac-Coupe-deVille

 

Seller's Description:

1956 Cadillac Coupe deVille 2dr Hardtop

• 3+ owners
• Driven 150,000 miles
• Automatic transmission
• Exterior color: Yellow
• Clean title
• This vehicle has no significant damage or problems

This car has only had 3 owners. All original with only 150,000 original miles. 365 cubic inch motor with 285 HP Cadillac V8. Wire wheels and original hubs and wheels included. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY!!! Call Mark at 5 zero 2-439-six zero 89

 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 21, 2021 by 6T-FinSeeker
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[6T-FinSeeker]

 

 

 

[Guest]

Yes, the car is in mint condition, .......except for that back seat.

Unfortunately, it's last owner was a nymphomaniac. 

 

[The 55er]

Those rear bumper end exhaust outlets are one of a kind.

[suchan]

Sharp, clean car.

If the back seat cushion and the re-routed tailpipes are the only issues, it's a fair asking price.

[Steve_Mack_CT]

More inviting ad than the comp out of VA.  Obvious question is what has been done mechanically.  150k is a lot on an engine of that vintage, even a Caddy.  Cosmetics are excellent though, yellow looks great on these cars.

[C Carl]

53 minutes ago, Steve_Mack_CT said:

150k is a lot on an engine of that vintage, even a Caddy.  

Maybe even PARTICULARLY Caddy, Steve. ‘56 heads are prone to cracks. I have never owned a ‘56, have had ‘55 and ‘57,  neither of which have the inherent ‘56 problem, so have no direct experience. But I have 2nd and 3rd sourced anecdotal substantiation. Also , the first picture seems to be of a different car. Not just the original wheels which seller says come with the car. First thing you notice is top car was an A/C car. Rear view mirrors appear different. Though I can’t tell for absolutely certain, top car does not seem to have the “eye”, whereas the for sale car definitely does have it. Personally, I think the seats are ugly.           -        CC 

[Steve_Mack_CT]

Carl that's very observant!!  Could be games... 🤔

[John_S_in_Penna]

"All original with only 150,000 original miles," the seller writes.

 

Notice that sellers often use the word "only"

to try to minimize a negative aspect:

 

"1972 Gremlin, ONLY $15,000."

"Air conditioning not working, ONLY needs a charge."

"ONLY one small dent in the rear quarter panel."

"Ran when parked.  ONLY needs a new battery!"

[Jim Skelly]

Notice the staining on the passenger door interior panel and footwell, too.  It would be expensive to replace that, and with inherent sun fade, the whole interior would probably have to be done over to look right.

[6T-FinSeeker]

On 6/21, it was noted that the Seller had marked the Facebook ad "SOLD!"