Simply Mint Restored To High Leval 1960 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible A/c P.s on 2040-cars

Year:1960 Mileage:19325 Color: Pompeian Red

Location:

Lakeland, Florida, United States

Simply mint restored to high leval 1960 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible a/c p.s, image 1

Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:Original V-8

Condition:
Used
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 60f040907
Make: Cadillac
Drive Type: Original
Model: Eldorado
Mileage: 19,325
Year: 1960
Trim: Original
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Seats

1960 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible "Spectacular Restoration"

Gorgeous Kelsey/Hayes Wire Wheels & Cold Factory AC"

NOTE: We have listed this car under Eldorado as there is no category for SERIES 62

Exterior Color: Pompeian Red (Paint code 50)

Interior Color: Red & White Leather

Convertible Top: White

Convertible Boot: White

Floor Mats: Cadillac (Red & White)

Engine: 390cid V-8 rated at 325HP

Transmission: 4/Speed Hydramatic (Automatic)

Mileage:19,325

Serial Number:60F040907

This stunning Caddy Convertible has been the subject of a professional and gorgeous restoration. The body is beautiful and very straight with excellent fit on the doors, hood, trunk and body panels.

When you look down the sides of this incredible car it is arrow-straight...just as it left the factory in 1960!

The paint has a great deal of "DEPTH" to it and an incredible brilliant finish. Some describe their cars as looking great from 20 feet…

NOT SO with this gorgeous Cadillac. It looks great up close and from any angle and in any light!

I was privileged to work for many years at the amazing Cars Of Dreams Museum in Palm Beach and one of the fantastic cars that were sold at the auction at the Museum almost two years ago was

a magnificent 1960 Red Cadillac Eldorado Convertible....final selling price was more than $250,000!

Although not an Eldorado model but the slightly less expensive Series 62, this car is just as stunning!

This is the nicest 1960 Series 62 Cadillac Convertible I have ever seen...and I have been in this fabulous hobby since 1958 when I bought my 1st vintage car.

The chrome and pot metal look terrific. One of the things that bother me is ugly faded chrome or pot metal that is"pitted" or dull….anyone would be pleased to show up driving this magnificent and elegant Cadillac Convertible.

This car is so spectacular that as good as the photos are...it looks EVEN better in person so your inspection is urged and is most welcome. This is guaranteed to be a NO DISAPPOINTMENT magnificent Cadillac Convertible.

And as good as it looks....it drives in better!!!!

The engine compartment is beautifully and correctly detailed as is the car's beautiful interior and mammoth sized trunk area.

Please DO NOT e-mail me requesting what the reserve price is...instead, call me at 954-873-6495 and I will be happy to share that information with you.

This 1960 Cadillac is equipped with ice cold factory cold Air-conditioning as well as all the Cadillac power features…..and just to point out a few of the Cadillac amenities------------

Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Power Top, Working AM/FM Signal-Seeking Radio, Power seat, Cadillac Floor Mats, Fender skirts and much more.

Added extras on convertibles included power windows and Two-Way power seats. Technical highlights were comprised of

finned rear drums
a vacuum operated automatic-releasing floor controlled parking brake
tubular X-frame construction.

It was a styling trend of the late 1950's to make the tail fins on full sized American cars larger and larger and larger!

The fins peaked in 1959 with the 1959 Cadillac…also the year that Harley Earl retired from GM. Harley

had hired a young Bill Mitchell at the age of 24 and shortly thereafter Harley made him chief designer at Cadillac.

Bill's 1st design was the Sixty Special 1938 Cadillac...followed by the spectacular 1941 Cadillac. Bill played a key role in the GM design studio and it was Bill Mitchell who redesigned the 1960 Cadillac!

The 1960 Cadillacs had smoother, more restrained styling. General changes included a full-width grille, the elimination of pointed front bumper guards, increased restraint in the application of chrome trim, lower tailfins with oval shaped nacelles and front fender mounted directional indicator lamps

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1960 325 Horsepower V8-390 4 Barrel 4 x 3.875 390 10.5 325 @ 4800 430 @ 3100 30-35 AC 44 .035 1/2 turn 30 18436572 5° -12

In 1960 the fins on the Cadillac were shorten by 6-8 inches and in my opinion….there were several reasons for this styling change.(Besides the design influence of Bill Mitchell)

The fins were so long on the 1959 model Cadillacs that several fatal and serious accidents occurred when people were backed into and impaled with these monster-sized fins or were involved in car accidents when they accidentally rear-ended a 59 Cadillac with their car.

Also on very windy days and at speeds of 70 mph and above, the rear end of the 59 Cadillacs would be subject to rear-end drifting…I know because I experienced this back in 1959 while drive a 59 Caddy at 70 mph on a very windy spring day..I could feel the wind pushing the giant rear fins...thus making the car slightly unstable and subject to drifting lanes

In 1960 I was fortunate to be invited on a long motor trip with a friend of mine and his Dad who had just purchased a brand new 1960 Caddy Convertible at Baum Cadillac in Pittsburgh. WHAT A CAR! …….Ever since that trip of almost 3000 miles I have been in love with the styling, comfort and drivability of the 1960 Cadillac Convertible.

Model Number Style Number Body Type Seating Factory Price Shipping Weight Production Total

60-62F 6267F Convertible
6 5455 4850 14,000

Available options for 1960 Cadillac Convertibles

Air conditioning on Series 62 ($474)
Air suspension ($215)
Autronic Eye ($46)
Cruise Control ($97)
Door guards on two-door ($4); on four-door ($7)
Electric door locks on two-door ($46); on four-door ($70)
E-Z-Eye glass ($52)
Fog lamps ($43)
Automatic heating system on Series 62 ($129)
License plate frame ($6)
Six-Way power seat ($85-113) depending on style number
Power window regulators ($118)
Power vent windows ($73)
Radio with rear speaker ($165); with rear speaker and remote control ($247)
Remote control trunk lock ($59)
White sidewall tires, size 8.20 x 15 four-ply ($57 exchange); size 8.20 x 15 six-ply ($64)
Anti-freeze -20° F. ($8); -40° F. ($9)
Accessory Group "A" included whitewalls, heater, radio and E-Z-Eye glass for $402 extra and air suspension, cruise control and Eldorado engine at regular prices
Accessory Group "B" included air conditioner
Whitewalls, heater, radio and E-Z-Eye glass at $876 extra and Six-Way power seat, power vent windows and power windows at regular prices
Gas and oil delivery charge was $7 and district warehousing and handling charges averaged $15

The 1960 Cadillac was rated as the best buy in the LUXURY car field.......

Car Life magazine selected the 1960 Cadillac as its "Best buy in the luxury field."
This was the last year for air suspension and for wraparound windshields, except on the Series 75 Fleetwood models.

According to contemporary road tests gas economy ratings for 1960 Cadillacs were approximately 14-17 miles per gallon at a steady 60 miles per hour. Tire pressure, a steady pedal, and use of air-conditioning all effect your gas mileage.

I realize that a 1959 Cadillac Convertible, whether it be a Series 62 like this car…or an Eldorado..usually command a higher price today than a comparable 1960 model. Of course condition is extremely important.

I have seen a 1959 Eldorado Convertible sell for almost $270,,000 but when Cars Of Dreams Museum sold it's beautiful 1960 Red Eldorado Convertible at auction almost 2 years ago in North Palm Beach,Florida, it brought OVER $250,000!!!! You can own this fabulous Cadillac Convertible for a fraction of that amount!!!

Collectors have begun to realize what incredible cars the 1960 models Cadillacs truly are and their value is continuing to rise…as is their demand. Cars like this are hard to find and this absolutely stunning Cadillac Convertible is going to sell quickly....so if your serious...pick up the phone and call me at 954-873-6495 and I will be happy to discuss the lowest possible price and answer any other questions you might have....including a possible trade-in.

We have sold over 900 classic cars alone at no reserve to high bidder’s last year through ebay and a total of over 2000 cars all together since first of year or in the year of 2013. Folks we intend to step it up in 2014 as we try to bring the best we can at a price everyone can afford. That being said all cars sold at no reserve have no sort of warranty or money set aside if we miss something in ad Therefore we ask you check the car to your liking before you bid. They are sold as is/where is, don’t miss some of the great deals. All inspections are welcome (before end of auction only) not afterward. Deposits are due at end of sale through PayPal no exceptions. Thanks so much for your bids. If you are a winner and you get your car and think we missed something, please call us. We do not buy cars back, but we will do everything we can to make sure we advertised car correctly.

Please note that all sales are binding and FINAL. All vehicles are being sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS with NO warranty expressed, written or implied. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied himself\herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment. We try to represent it as accurately as possible to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs. We do not warranty anything that may or could happen after sale. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Any inspections are to be completed before the end of sale, not afterward. Please, NO EXCEPTIONS. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it, but OBLIGATES you to complete the purchase! Thanks so much for your bids, good luck. We reserve the right to end this listing at any time, should the vehicle no longer be available for sale.

PAYMENT TERMS:

Please, if you do not intend to pay, please do not bid.

All bidders with less than 5 feedback's need to call us or their bid might be canceled.

The successful high bidder will submit a $1000.00 NON-REFUNDABLE payment deposit with PAYPAL within 24 hours of the close of the auction to secure the vehicle. Buyer agrees to pay remaining balance due (plus applicable fees and taxes) within 7 days of the close of the auction. All financial transactions must be completed before delivery of the vehicle.

PAYMENT METHODS:

PayPal for deposit only, Bank wire transfer or cash in person

but deposits are due at end of no exceptions please.

SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS,

FEEL FREE TO CALL

Marv

954-873-6495

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Even in this very tough economic times where real estate has tumbled down a very steep hill....vintage cars...the real ones...the pedigreed cars in great restored or near perfect original condition continue to hold value and in most instances appreciate.

Why not have fun with your money? ...enjoy your life and know that when you wake up in the morning your dollars are still safe in your garage or warehouse and haven't evaporated into thin air

I was privileged to be close friends with the late Jerry J. Moore from Houston, Texas. Jerry was a Real Estate Mogul and one of the largest owners of shopping centers in the world.

Jerry was also an avid car collector and amassed one of the largest and best vintage car collections on the Planet.

If Jerry told me once....he probably told me over 100 times......"In case you forgot...remember..."You will never see a Brinks truck at a funeral service or a Hearse with a luggage rack at a cemetery!"

Car collecting is a family thing...everyone around the world admires and loves these great vintage and collectible cars.

We have sold cars from Australia to Alaska...From China to Saudi Arabia.....From Manhattan to Moscow....and the hobby keeps growing & expanding all the time.

Collector car insurance is dirt cheap...about $250-$300 a year for a $75,000-$1000,000 car...full coverage!

You do have to keep it in a garage and limit your miles to 2500 a year...other wise you might have to pay a little more.

I always try and look for major flaws and mention them and try to point them out when I see something.

Your welcome to come in person to inspect this car for yourself...hire anyone you like to come on your behalf....bring your magnets and magnifying glasses........see if you can find anything negative worth mentioning...We tried and couldn't find anything other than we stated in the description...maybe you can?

We have tried diligently to find any MAJOR flaws in the paint, body, interior, chrome, glass, etc. and have not been able to locate anything that we could list as a MAJOR problem in the description.

I truly believe there is no such thing as a "PERFECT" old car and we ARE NOT making such a claim.....but this car comes very, very close to perfection!

We are urging you to PLEASE come and inspect the car in person, drive it or to hire an expert inspector to do this for you. AGAIN....Please do not ask us to recommend anyone....we want you to select & hire your own inspector.

If you wish to schedule an appointment to see this car, please call me at 954-873-6495....We would appreciate at least a one day notice.

This car is owned free and clear by the dealership and all payments will be made directly to the dealership. After you speak with us on the phone, it is possible to have a scanned or faxed copy sent directly to you.

We know this is a Platinum investment collectable car....it is foolish to invest your hard earned dollars in clones and fakes....this is a car that you can still drive & enjoy and will increase in value...not decrease in value.....and if you chose to...you could drive it every day.

Please don't buy a Museum quality car like this unless you have a garage to store it inside. We do not think this car has ever been left outside.

You can look at this car in bright outdoor sunlight or indoors under halogen or florescent light...it still looks flawless...but don't take our word...PLEASE...come and check it out yourself.

We don't "play games" We love when a car is inspected prior to meeting the reserve. We have no secrets and are proud of our 100% feedback rating...we have been selling great cars like this for many, many years on Ebaymotors.com.

Please...do not e-mail us and ask "What is your reserve" just call us and we can discuss money...the car...a trade...or whatever is on your mind.

Instead call me at 954-873-6495 ....even if your calling from Australia,Europe or Japan. We will not e-mail you the reserve but will discuss it with you on the phone!

We are all car guys that are very easy to speak with...no Prima Donnas at this end...just car lovers that do this for the fun and passion of loving our hobby...for the past 50 years!

We really do love the cars...a lot more than the $.

Once you speak with us...you'll agree...we are sincere and dedicated to this eternal love affair with the automobile

E-MAIL the photos of your trade or trades to luvdg@aol.com

The reserve is set at a very, very fair number...if you wish to discuss the amount...please don't write and ask "What is the reserve price"

Instead...please call us at 954-873-6495 . Anytime between 10:00 am EST and 7:00pm Eastern Standard Time would be great. I will not e-mail you what the lowest acceptable price is so PLEASE don't write and ask this question. In the past we would e-mail reserve prices but after this confidential information began to appear on blogs and in chat rooms, we decided to refrain from this practice. We will gladly give you this information on the phone!

As with all of our fine cars...we invite your and urge your personal inspection.

If you see it....and drive it...you will buy it!

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If you have a trade...please e-mail us at luvdg@aol.com a complete set of photos....details and a phone number.Also, we have contact with shippers throughout the U.S. and WORLDWIDE...We will be happy to assist you.

We accept most anything in trade but please, NO Motorcycles, Hot Rods, Street Rods, Rest-o-rods, Kit Cars, Replicas, Clones, Boats, Airplanes, Jewelry, Motor homes, Real Estate,Helicopters, Submarines, Stamps,Coins or unregistered stock, ect.

We will only accept cars of the quality, correctness and authenticity that we sell.

We will consider any nice vintage or antique car or late model Luxury car with a clean carfax report. Please call us first and discuss this with us..and if we have an interest, we would then have you e-mail a complete set of photos and details.

E-MAIL the photos of your trade or trades to luvdg@aol.com

Thanks and best of luck!

Please write or call for more details....

If you are interested in this vehicle, please call us at (954) 873-6495 and we will stand next to the car and go over everything with you in great detail...there will be NO surprises...or better yet...come and inspect it yourself. (appointment a day or two in advance is required)

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AS IS - NO WARRANTY This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

There is no such thing as a "PERFECT" car...especially when dealing with vintage cars that are 25,35 and even 50 years old.

Arranging for an independent third-party inspection is a great way to validate a seller's claims about a vehicle's condition. There are many companies and individuals who offer such a service. Of course your personal inspection and scrutiny are suggested and most welcomed.

The seller has made a diligent effort to accurately describe this vehicle but does not expressly or implicitly guarantee the accuracy of the above description.

Bidders and prospective purchasers are urged and cautioned to conduct their own due diligence, including a physical inspection in person or through a qualified third party inspector or appraiser, before contemplating a purchase or making a bid on this vehicle.In fact, we would welcome and encourage such an inspection, and will make every effort to make the above described vehicle available at a time convenient to the perspective purchaser or their agents

We charge NO fees of any type. NONE!

We will help arrange to have your vehicle picked up on a bonded, licensed and insured carrier.

There are no dealer fees or other charges and you are responsible to pay all sales taxes in your home state .

Required payment is 20% within 72 hours and the balance in full within 7 days thereafter.If you buy a car from us and are not happy with something that is major in nature, please call us and let us know. If we feel it's our fault, we are only too happy to discuss making a possible adjustment on the final agreed price paid.

price...even though the vehicle has already been paid for.

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Little did Daimler realize just how much his tiny one cylinder motorized bike was going to change the world when invented in the mid 1890's. This motorized bicycle was refined and eventually became the 1st automobile. (one cylinder) and his company became known as Daimler/Benz. (Mercedes Benz) (DaimlerChrysler today)

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Step back with us for a return to the middle of the twentieth century... The late, great fabulous 1950's...It was a wonderful time, offering so many new beginnings, as the terrible memories of World War II began to gradually fade and the dreams of our returning heroes and soldiers, as well as their families, could now be fully realized.

With the promise of a lasting world peace, came the hope of prosperity and tranquility...all of which was soon to become a reality.

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The Fabulous Fifties was an "age of innocence" and as a young man growing up during this period, a guy would consider himself to be "lucky" if he was able to hold a girl's hand on their first date. If he got a peck on the cheek by their third date, well.... he knew they were made for each other!

It was an age of integrity and trust. One could actually leave your front and rear door unlocked and your car keys in your ignition... and when you returned, nothing would be missing.


"The Rock n' Roll Era and the The Drive-In Craze"
Book by Michael Karl Witzel		Book by Don and Susan Sanders
In the 1950's life was less complex and perhaps a little slower. People actually took time to wave from their convertibles to friends and to even smile to a stranger and even give a friendly "Hello" to a passerby. Remember those great nights at the local drive-in restaurant or those "make-out" sessions at the local drive-in movie theater. And the term "Parking" took on a whole new meaning. By the mid 1950's Rock n' Roll had burst onto the scene. Both new cars and souped-up hot rods had become part of the youth culture. The entertainment industry, not to be left out, brought out countless low-budget movies that brought teens to the drive-in movies by the thousands. By the early 1960's songs such as the Beach Boy's "409" and "Little Duece Coupe", The Ripchords "Hey Little Cobra" Jan & Dean's "Drag City" and Ronny and the Daytona's " GTO" were riding high on the charts.

Our love affair with the Automobile was in "full bloom." A few days prior to the new model cars being shown to the public, most new car dealerships would cover their showroom windows with brown paper. Many times I recall try to catch a peek or a glimpse of the new models.... The American Public could hardly wait to see what new and exciting creations were about to be offered by Detroit.

It is these very cars... the Cars of our Dreams, that we will feature and reminisce about... and every month we will offer stories and memories of these great "Cars of our Dreams."... as well as offering the very best examples for sale.

The cars of the 50's and 60's for the most part had "personality!" The great Chevys, Pontiacs, Cadillacs, Buicks and Oldsmobiles helped make GM a world leader and giant of the auto world.

Ford produced fabulous cars including Ford Thunderbirds, Lincolns and Mercurys. Chrysler offered all those incredible Mopars... Plymouths, Desoto, Dodges, and Chrysler.

1959 Cadillac Brochure Cover

Competition was fierce, but other marquees like Studebaker, AMC, Nash, Kaiser, Hudson, Muntz, Tucker, Avanti, etc. tried to capture a piece of this huge exploding marketplace. Unfortunately, they didn't have the dollar and staying power to compete with the "Big Three."

As the 1960's drew to a close, cars began to change. New EPA requirements and increasing prices for gasoline hasten the demise of the "Muscle" car. The horsepower race came to an end by the early 1970's.... at least for a while.

In 1976 Cadillac crushed the molds to build their last Convertible... the Cadillac Eldorado. They theorized that the American buying public didn't really want convertibles anymore and that production numbers were too small to bother with manufacturing "open air" cars. Boy were they wrong! Heinz Prechter seized the opportunity to custom make convertibles for most manufacturers and ASC (American Sunroof Corporation) exploded with orders and sales. It was a much smaller version of the 71-76 models which seated 4 adults, not 6 as were the 71-76 models

So what exactly is it that makes us lust after those "Cars From Our Dreams?" Simple.... it's the memories, the happy times..... those great times from our youth and the freedom to go where we wanted...when we wanted... with whom we wanted...and in a car that was a ball to drive. It's where Johnny took Mary on their 1st date!

It's so easy to spot a "Car From Our Dreams" on our highways today... just look for someone motoring down the street with a huge grin on their face. Today our hobby is pursued by guys and girls alike...it's just not a "guy" thing anymore and I think that's great. There are enough great memories to go around for everyone.

How big is the car-collecting hobby? No one really knows for sure. However, there are several million cars that have been preserved or restored and our hobby is expanding... not shrinking.... and with sixty million "Baby Boomers" with disposal income and spendable dollars out there... the prices will continue to escalate.

The nice thing about our hobby today, as opposed to the wild speculation on vintage cars that occurred throughout the 1980's is that these cars are being driven and enjoyed... not just been stored away in warehouses and garages.

So celebrate with us as we embark on the next fifty years and if you feel compelled to exclaim "Hubba Hubba" or a loud "Hooray" as we reminisce with these "Cars From Yesterday and Cars Of Our Dreams"... it's perfectly acceptable!

On Aug-26-14 at 13:58:00 PDT, seller added the following information:

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