Xander Wildeisen Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/791032756018251/?ref=search 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzBob Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Only two pictures?? Top looks like it needs attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28StutzCabriolet Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Handsome old car. Too bad I can't own them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif in Calif Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 I believe this car was listed in January of 2023 for $37500. The not very helpful pictures from that post are no longer available, but much like the current ad, everyone agreed much more information (and a lower price) as needed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s GM Fan Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 I like it. Only issue is here its not fun cruising at 40 mph to Sedona... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s GM Fan Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 Also shouldn't it be a black top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmac Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 I like it just like it is but that's definitely a car to see, drive and negotiate over in person. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 (edited) 1 hour ago, 60s GM Fan said: I like it. Only issue is here it's not fun cruising at 40 mph to Sedona... Those who experienced 1918 Cadillacs first-hand would disagree that 40 m.p.h. or more is unattainable or not enjoyable! An older friend of mine wrote extensively in our AACA newsletter. He bought his car used in 1939 and owned it for 84 years, until his passing just last year. He drove it as his REGULAR CAR for more than 20,000 miles before World War II, even up and down the East coast. He had the speed up to an indicated 75 m.p.h., which he said was actually 65 to 70 m.p.h. Here's a picture I took. He's in his late 90's and just finished driving us around for a tour: Edited July 27 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif in Calif Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 We should all be so lucky! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 Having driven a 1918 Cadillac previously owned for many, many years by a local friend, I can personally assure that modern highway and touring speeds are quite attainable. As with most vintage cars, one could easily outdrive the braking system, but as he drove a level stretch of open road, my iPhone GPS showed in excess of 75 mph, and the car had the torque to hold good speed even on what few hills we encountered. 60 mph actually seemed surprisingly comfortable at the time. I recently had the opportunity to buy the car but already have a full garage and my 1915 SIX-40 Hudson fits Brass-Era touring and seems capable of all we can use. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 5 hours ago, 60s GM Fan said: Also shouldn't it be a black top? Tan canvas is an appropriate era selection. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzBob Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 1 hour ago, m-mman said: Tan canvas is an appropriate era selection. From 1918 Cadillac type 57 owner's manual. Looks like the top is light or "tan" colored. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s GM Fan Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 Thanks everyone. 1918 has always had a soft spot with me. They're pretty and owning one would be a nice ad with my 59. If I can enquire whats the ballpark on these for a good, clean, and 100% example? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s GM Fan Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 Also dont have FB nor want to. Any chance someone could provide me a number to call? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swear57 Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 I own a 1918 type 57. I will guarantee you mine won’t do over 40 miles an hour. I takeoff in second gear unless I’m on a hill. It has all original upholstery and top. It had a repaint in 1960 from the green to 1946 Chevy blue. I would like to find a different set of gears so I could do 50 mph with out the engine turning 3000 rpm. Anyone know what gears I could put in. Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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