John_S_in_Penna Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 (edited) In today's sea of gray lookalikes, you might appreciate something a little different. Cadillac Broughams (formerly Fleetwoods) can be found, but this tasteful color combination is distinctive. It's sort of an orange-tan with a gold vinyl roof, an unexpected combination that is still in good taste. The car is said to have 56,000 miles and be in Mount Clemens, Michigan. The dealer's asking price of $12,900 is, I think, within realistic negotiating range. While earlier years had the problematic 4.1-liter engine, this car has the good 307 cubic inch (5.0 liter). https://www.carsforsale.com/vehicle/details/83605235 Michael's Auto Sales, phone (586) 465-2277 or (586) 460-4781. Do fellow forum-goers like this color combination? Or is it too bland or too unusual? Edited June 27, 2022 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivguy Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 I like the color, it is a break from all the silver, blue, and white cars. The simpler, tan upholstery is also nice. My Father in Law had one with the V8-6-4 motor, an '81 I believe. He had that system de-activated so it would run on all 8 cylinders all the time. It was a 368 cube motor, if I remember correctly. I knew a lot of older guys at work who had HT4100 powered cars and they had a lot of trouble with them. The 4.5 and especially the 4.9 ended all that before they went to the Chevy and Olds motors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Rivguy said: ... I knew a lot of older guys at work who had HT4100 powered cars and they had a lot of trouble with them. The 4.5 and especially the 4.9 ended all that before they went to the Chevy and Olds motors. Do you mean that the problems ended when the 4.5- and 4.9-liter engines came out? If so, that's good to hear. It's always satisfying when a good-looking car has good reliability too. Edited June 27, 2022 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryankazmer Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Nice condition, color is a personal thing. "Old man tan" to me. But that was this car's demographic when new. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 I like it. Dad had an olds 98 about the same colour combo. My grandmother always had Fleetwood Broughm, the last I remember was a very dark red. I think she had one that was brown. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Similar colors on this 1981 Cadillac Coupe deVille for sale on Ebay - Buy-It-Now Price $15,000 OBO - Ebay Seller: jo_nol3 Colors are Sierra Gold over a Medium Waxberry with gold pinstripe Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/3252427978601981-Cadillac-Coupe-deVille 1989 Cadillac Brougham from original post: 1981 Cadillac Coupe deVille with similar colors. Colors are Sierra Gold over a Medium Waxberry with gold pinstripe: I like the look of the slick top. Not sure about the colors though. They might look better in person. As "bryankazmer" stated, "color is a personal thing." I agree. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 I really like the paint scheme on the coupe de ville. Nice and classy for a classy car. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) Here in August, the 1989 Cadillac is still available, with the same asking price. According to the carsforsale.com website, the ad was placed on March 9. Edited August 10, 2022 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 This 1989 Cadillac is now marked as sold. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted December 31, 2022 Author Share Posted December 31, 2022 (edited) The car is still available from the same dealer. Maybe the buyer didn't follow through properly. The asking price is down a bit to $11,900: https://www.carsforsale.com/vehicle/details/88874369 Says the ad, "We are so excited to offer for sale this incredibly clean 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham with just 56k original miles! It is cars like this one where Cadillac coined the term the standard of the world with its amazing luxury vehicles which drive like you are floating on a cloud. They just don't make these full size American luxury flagship vehicles anymore so owning something like this puts your mind into another era with its distinct style and opulence. This vehicle features its powerful 5.0 liter V8 engine, smooth shifting automatic overdrive transmission, super clean velour upholstery, plus carpets, wood grain accents throughout, premium sound system, ice cold a/c, full power package, all its original chrome, all its original glass, perfect fillers, wire wheel hubcaps, brand new white wall tires, brand new alternator, fully serviced with all new fluids, and all its original keys. The vehicle is just stunning with all its original paint which shows just one blemish on the driver's side fender but there are no swirl marks, non damage, no rock chips and no decay. The brown vinyl top is also in fantastic condition with no tears, no damage, and no treads missing. The interior is pure Cadillac with its plush soft velour showing no stains, no damage, no rips, and no tears. Only one opera light is missing on the driver's side b-pillar but the car is just so original we did not want to risk damaging the paint or the vinyl top to chance saving the lens. You have a completely sorted out ready to enjoy fantastic collectible which is rising in value everyday ready to go to cruise nights and car shows with your family. Please let us know if you would like to see any additional images, would like a video of the vehicle running, would like to schedule a real time FaceTime call to see the vehicle live, or would like to schedule your own inspection or appraisal prior to purchase. We are always here to assist our clients in any way possible!" Edited December 31, 2022 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 I like it. I drove an 89 that my wife inherited for a few years back and forth to work. Nice car. But was leather an option? I don't remember the velour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 (edited) 58 minutes ago, alsancle said: But was leather an option? I don't remember the velour. I don't know whether leather cost extra, but both velour seats and leather seats were available. Having viewed many, many Cadillac ads, I would estimate that for 1977-89 DeVilles and Fleetwoods, about 60% were leather and 40% were velour. Leather was becoming more and more popular during those years. One advantage with velour is that it wears extremely well. Leather, in contrast, shows creases readily, even on low-mileage cars, making one's seats look less than pristine. Edited January 1, 2023 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 20 minutes ago, John_S_in_Penna said: I don't know whether leather cost extra, but both velour seats and leather seats were available. Having viewed many, many Cadillac ads, I would estimate that for 1977-89 DeVilles and Fleetwoods, about 60% were leather and 40% were velour. Leather was becoming more and more popular during those years. One advantage with velour is that it wears extremely well. Leather, in contrast, shows creases readily, even on low-mileage cars, making one's seats look less than pristine. The flip side is that leather cleans and velour doesn't. It actually blows my mind that they were putting velour in late 70s trans-ams and Z28s. I will not buy a car with velour, even an every day car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 I see that this Cadillac is now sold. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted May 18, 2023 Author Share Posted May 18, 2023 Interestingly, this car is now for sale by a different dealer, who is asking $10,900. The mileage is the same, as are a couple of identifying imperfections--discolorations on the vinyl roof. So it's exactly the same car. This shows how cars may not find homes, but only go from one dealer to another: https://www.uniqueclassiccars.com/vehicles/4144/1989-cadillac-brougham-sedan Dealer: Unique Classic Cars, phone 507-386-1726. Location: Mankato, Minnesota. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Looks very clean for 56K miles; it was obviously pampered by its owner(s). The problem is this is a large car and is part of an era that will appeal to a very small, specific type of collector. It will likely sell for well under $10K... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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