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1973 Cadillac Station Wagon project in West Palm Beach


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retty special cadillac here 73 cadillac station wagon form what I can tell one of 6 built. They were all special orders by famous people such as Elvis presley bob Newhart Evil Kneivel. This car was saved from a guy intending on using it for a demolition derby car. Car has been siting since the 90s. We went though the brake and fuel systems and got it and drove it around the block. Believe it or not it actually drive pretty damn good too. Just don't have the time trying to thin the herd. Don't be afraid to ask ?s or shot offers car will be sold.

 

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Actual history would make a huge difference. How are these different than "professional cars"? Although this was just posted, the link says "No longer available". 

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19 minutes ago, Leif in Calif said:

How are these different than "professional cars"

Nothing in common, besides the running gear.  
Cadillac wagons were always built as a modified regular Cadillac. Sometimes Sedan de Ville, sometimes the Fleetwood sedan and sometimes a 2 door ElDorado.  
 

Look through the Crestline book and you’ll see that there was a Cadillac wagon offered almost every year from the mid fifties through the 80s.  
Every year some businessman got the idea that the world needed a Cadillac wagon.
 Where they all got this hairbrained concept is beyond me. “Hey! Let’s get into manufacturing automobiles!”   
 

Production always ranged from a few prototypes to maybe a couple of hundred before the doors closed and reality hit.
Then somewhere in the other end of the country another poorly thought out business plan and a few more Cadillac wagons were constructed. 

 

Sure they are RARE and unique and interesting and attract attention (some are nice looking, some are hideous) but none of them have or will ever achieve the value of the 59-60 El Dorado.  

Similar to the H&E Lincoln’s discussion they are cars that sellers always want a lot of money for and people want to see, but they aren’t digging into their pockets pulling out cash to get one.  
 

Yes they were expensive and yes some were connected with celebrities but if the best thing that you can say about a car was that it was owned by a celebrity then it isn’t much of a car. 

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6 hours ago, inkandpistons said:

It's still available it's my buddy  Tim's avenue imports and classics  in west palm beach. 561.588.6811

What was the price?   That’s a $500 car and I’ll bet anyone $100 it never gets restored.   As m-madman said - neat when new and now as nice original - I spotted a 1970 Cadillac wagon on FB yesterday- but sellers always want $10,000 for these full on projects.   They are never going to get that $125,000 restoration.  

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Yes, she is rusty, crusty, and full of bondo. But, she is also only 1 of 7 known to survive in the world out of 14 ever made. Here's your chance to own a piece of Detroit history. This Caddy runs and drives - rather, floats down the road, like a dream. A new vinyl top was replaced a few years ago by Top King in Kansas City, KS. 472 ci power plant with automatic transmission and nearly 20 feet of cargo space to haul ALL your friends! This vehicle is being offered for sale by Leonrard's Used Cars & Trucks in Ottawa, KS - a licensed Kansas used automobile dealer. No trades. Cash is king. You are responsible for pickup. No private messages or text messages. Calls only - Seven eight five - two two nine - nine five one seven.

 

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Product photo of 1970 Cadillac Station Wagon

 

Product photo of 1970 Cadillac Station Wagon

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