1956 Cadillac odometer & trip

[Mike62]

Hi....newbie to the forum, educating myself with the '55 - '56 model years. Looking at a '56 Series 62 sedan.  I have not seen the car yet, but seller sent pic of odometer reading.  It is my understanding, that the reading on the left is the mileage, reading on the right is the trip.  Seller knows very little about the car.....was his grandfather's, that's why I'm asking to clarify here.  Hope pics were attached to this post....sorry, again newbie.  So either the car has 106k+ miles or 6000+ miles.  If/when I see the car hoping to find a glovebox receipt or oil change door sticker....with date & mileage of service.  Thanks in advance.

[Coupe Deville]

You are correct. The mileage on the right is the trip, and the left is the vehicle millage. That cars odometer has rolled over at least once. Its 106,000 miles. Unless it is actually 6,000 original miles. But that seems unlikely.
When I bought my 61' SDV (sedan deville) the seller claimed it only had 9,000 original miles. That car is so clapped out its 109,000 miles, no doubt.

Best of luck!

-Gavin

[Mike62]

Thanks Gavin for the prompt reply and odometer clarification.  I've seen other pics of car and it's in amazing shape.  I guess seeing the car in person would squelch if car really had 6k miles.  Interior pic.

[Coupe Deville]

Wow. That is in very good condition. Yes, if you do go see it check for the typical wear items over the time period of a car. Such as the drivers door latch and striker, wear on the ignition switch and key, wear on the brake pedal pad, ect. If this turns out to be a true 6,000 mile car... you have found something very special! I use to own a 1957 Cadillac, but it was the complete opposite of your car condition wise.

[Tito Sobrinho]

Beautiful car.

[Roger Zimmermann]

Look the condition or the RH door armrest. The car has more than 6000 miles.