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1965 Convertible; $2500 Bucket Seat Car

Started by BJM, December 14, 2017, 04:13:18 PM

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BJM

https://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/d/1965-cadillac-convertible/6409720801.html

Is that a SBC in the engine bay?   Otherwise, can't do much better than a $2500 convertible with buckets and console.  IMHO

Barry M Wheeler #2189

It's almost one of those cars you call the guy and say, "I'll take it." If the seats aren't all hard and stiff and can be used, well...
Barry M. Wheeler #2189


1981 Cadillac Seville
1991 Cadillac Seville

35-709

1935 Cadillac Sedan resto-mod "Big Red"
1973 Cadillac Caribou - Sold - but still in the family
1950 Jaguar Mark V Saloon resto-mod - Sold
1942 Cadillac 6269 - Sold
1968 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible - Sold
1950 Packard 2dr. Club Sedan
1935 Glenn Pray - Auburn Boattail Speedster, Gen. 2

BJM

Quote from: 35-709 on December 15, 2017, 10:00:09 AM
That is not a SBC in the engine bay.

That's good. I can't tell because of the "chrome" air cleaner and what looks like aftermarket valve covers in chrome. 

So - this is the 2nd 60's Cadillac convertible with a white bucket seat console interior - from Iowa - I have seen in the last 2 weeks.  I have my hands full with my current cars but I would love to have one of these bucket seat console convertibles. 

The Tassie Devil(le)

Must have been snapped up as the listing has been removed.

Bruce. >:D
'72 Eldorado Convertible (LHD)
'70 Ranchero Squire (RHD)
'74 Chris Craft Gull Wing (SH)
'02 VX Series II Holden Commodore SS Sedan
(Past President Modified Chapter)

Past Cars of significance - to me
1935 Ford 3 Window Coupe
1936 Ford 5 Window Coupe
1937 Chevrolet Sports Coupe
1955 Chevrolet Convertible
1959 Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon
1960 Cadillac CDV
1972 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe


Bobby B

Quote from: Dave Ventresca on December 17, 2017, 01:42:41 PM
what is a SBC?

SBC-Small Block Chevy  ;).......BBC-Big Block Chevy.
                                                               Bobby
1947 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe
1968 Mustang Convertible
1973 Mustang Convertible
1969 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
1971 Datsun 240Z
1979 H-D FLH

Caddyholic

Quote from: Bobby B on December 17, 2017, 02:44:16 PM
SBC-Small Block Chevy  ;).......BBC-Big Block Chevy.
                                                               Bobby

Looks like a 429 to me. Oil tube and a front distributor. With chevy paint.
I got myself a Cadillac but I can't afford the gasoline (AC/DC Down Payment Blues)

1961 Series 62 Convertible Coupe http://bit.ly/1RCYsVZ
1962 Coupe Deville

Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621

Jim...can you still view the ad?   According to Bruce the CL listing was pulled two days ago... ???
A Cadillac Motorcar is a Possession for which there is no Acceptable Substitute

Barry M Wheeler #2189

Eric, "Post was removed by it's author." I guess that means that it's sold.
Barry M. Wheeler #2189


1981 Cadillac Seville
1991 Cadillac Seville

Caddyholic

Quote from: Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621 on December 17, 2017, 04:57:43 PM
Jim...can you still view the ad?   According to Bruce the CL listing was pulled two days ago... ???

Eric

I can not see it any more but did it look at it after the post about looking like a sbc
I got myself a Cadillac but I can't afford the gasoline (AC/DC Down Payment Blues)

1961 Series 62 Convertible Coupe http://bit.ly/1RCYsVZ
1962 Coupe Deville

BJM

When I can, I place the phone number in my post (contact information).  An AACA friend of mine (John S_in Penna) also reminds us to do that. 

There was a 63 Cadillac convertible on CL as well and it is gone but I had the phone number on that one and placed it in my post.  I just texted that seller to see if that convertible was still there, or gone. 


BJM

#12
https://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/d/1965-cadillac-convertible/6426280870.html

It's back.  Content of the ad:

1965 CADILLAC CONVERTIBLE coupe Deville. 95% complete and unmolested. Top is gone but frame is there. 19,000 made in 1965. Motor turns. Caps and skirts included. surface rust on frame. Good title. Has been in my shop for 6 years. Passenger and trunk floors need repair. DOES NOT RUN, WILL NEED COMPLETE RESTORATION! I don't have to sell this car and I'm in no hurry! 515 229-8961. If you're reading this it's still for sale. I do not text.

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Sounds like he had an ebay auction and somebody backed out, that is why he is "shouting" in the Craigs List ad.   This is local to me, so I could go look at it for someone but my impression is he might be a little hard to deal with and I am not sure I would have much to add except high resolution photos and observations. 

We all know this and any old car is going to be expensive to restore.