My 59 is finally coming home on Wednesday (I hope)

[Makandriaco]

It has been almost 5 months since I bought it, but it has been sitting on my brother's house since then because some issues with customs. But I believe everything is OK now and I will be getting it home in 2 days.

A long, exhausting, exciting, mysterious task awaits… wish me luck.

[52Cadillac]

What a cool ride. Good luck.

[Ken Perry]

At that angle the fins look larger than life,nice picture. Keep us posted on how its going! Ken Perry

[76eldo]

Good luck with the new arrival.  Great looking car!

Brian

[N Kahn]

It looks like a nice solid example, where are you?

[Makandriaco]

Thank you all. I live in Juarez, Mexico (Just south of the border from El Paso, Texas)

[59-in-pieces]

Great example of the 59 design.
There is something very special about the flat top that set it apart from other sedans of the time.
Good luck on your restoration of this grand lady.
Steve B.

[Blade]

Hi Ricardo, congrats on your 'new' 59. I also have the 62 Sedan but the 6 window version and doing a slow restoration on it. If I can help with anything let me know.

[Makandriaco]

Hi Ricardo, congrats on your 'new' 59. I also have the 62 Sedan but the 6 window version and doing a slow restoration on it. If I can help with anything let me know.

Oh you bet I will.

But I am a bit anxious. Its Thursday and the car is not here yet. They say there's a signature missing and that I will get that today. So, if it goes OK, I will drive it home tomorrow.

Thank you all.

[Ken Perry]

Any updates on the Caddy ?Ken Perry

[Makandriaco]

Any updates on the Caddy ?Ken Perry

Its been  frustrating. At least the car is just across the border and I can visit it when I want. But as it turns out, Juarez Customs did not had that series car on their lists and could not do the paperwork. So it had to be sent to Chihuahua City and they tell me it will be ready this week.

It has been so many times that I hear that I will get my car "this week" that I will believe it when I have it.

Thank you, will of course post when it crosses.

[Gene Beaird]

Kind of sounds like my experience with paint and body guys and engine builders.   

Good things come to those who wait. 

[Richardonly]

Ricardo,

Keep your faith.  I bought mine about a 3 hour drive away and just a couple of states over.  It took close to a month (seemed like a year or two.) before I had it in my possession.

It's a beautiful car and you shall be enjoying it soon.

Richard

[Makandriaco]

No doubt.

We were joking the other day about it. I said to my brother I would start charging him rent as if it was real estate. He said he had a family living inside the car and that he had made divisions using sheetrock. The most difficult thing was installing the plumbing.

:S

[52Cadillac]

Wait until he installs the keg cooler.
Mike

[Gene Beaird]

Wait until he installs the keg cooler.
Mike

And wine cellar in the trunk.   

[Makandriaco]

Guess what? I am told the paperwork will be done tomorrow. Yes, I know, I have heard that about 723 times already. Well, I have to keep hope. This Saturday is going to be six months since I purchased it.

[Ken Perry]

I will keep my fingers crossed that you get it!!! I thought a couple of weeks was bad waiting on mine!Good luck. Ken Perry 

[INTMD8]

It looks like a nice solid example

Agreed, great car to start with.

[Makandriaco]

I posted this message 5 months after I purchased the car and that was over 2 months ago. I was then sure I would be able to drive it home but no... Until now! I Have my new Mexican Licence plates and all the paperwork. Tomorrow I am gong with my brother to put the new spark plugs, cables, the rebuilt carburator and hopefully, drive it across the border to its new home.