Custom Coupe Convertible - Mint Condition on 2040-cars
Plano, Texas, United States
For sale and for the first time ever on eBay is my sweet 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood Coupe Convertible. This beautiful shiny black car with d'Elegance grey leather interior with only 55, 365 original miles. This Cadillac is a Custom Car Craft (Eisenhardt and Hess) conversion. Original Nevada car with one owner for over 20 years who passed away and left it to his son in Dallas who had it shipped to Texas in 2012. Some service records back to 1992 and all recent work available. Upon arrival in Dallas, the son had a full mechanical inspection and service. The oil, brakes bled, radiator flush, and AC R-134 (ice cold) were serviced at that time and he had the air suspension converted to rear struts and the front end aligned. Since I have owned the Caddy, I have added new Vogue tires with less than 200 miles, fresh wax & detail, state safety inspection, and oil change. This Fleetwood coupe is and ultra rare conversion by Car Craft and this is the Wikipedia entry on custom coach convertibles is below. I have owned many convertibles and this top is by far the finest construction of them all especially when compared to the GM scissors tops of the 70's. Top shows only one blemish which is reflected in the pictures. Otherwise it is clean and tight running down the highway at 75 MPH. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coach_convertible Conversions of GM products It is estimated
a production total near 300 Coupe Devilles
were converted. However, the Fleetwood Coupe is a much more rare and more
desirable collector car and perhaps less than 10 are in existence. The same
basic design was used for model years ’86-91. At that point, it seems
that Car Craft vanished as part of the S+S Coach/Superior Company and they
appeared to focus on limousines and hearses. They are now part of the
Accubuilt Company. Cadillac Seville (1st Gen) Milan Coachbuilders (1976–1979), Coach
Design Group (San Remo, 1978–1979), Carelli (Casino, 1979, 1983), Global Coach
(Innsbrook, 1980–1983), American Custom Coachworks (Paris, 1980–1983), Grandeur
Motor Co (1979), Auto Classic (in Mexico, 1978) Cadillac Seville (2nd Gen) Carelli (Casino, 1983), Global Coach
(Innsbrook, 1980–1983), American Custom Coachworks (Paris, 1980–1982), Bradford
Motorcars (1981–1982), Grandeur Motor Co. (1982), Coach Builders Limited (1984) Cadillac DeVille (1977–1984) Hess & Eisenhardt (LeCabriolet,
1978–1983), American Custom Coachworks (Paris 2dr, 1977–1979), American Custom
Coachworks (Paris 4dr, 1978–1979), Car Craft (1978), Bradford Motorcars (1978) Cadillac DeVille (1985–1993)/Cadillac Fleetwood (1989–1992) Car Craft (1986–1991),
Coach Builders Limited (1989–1991) Cadillac Eldorado (1977–1978) ASC (1978), Custom Coach Co. (1977–1978) This condition of this car is excellent to mint and it's a stunner at the car shows and draws a lot of attention going down the road. It has always been maintained and stored indoors in dry weather climates its whole life. Besides the custom top, the car's frame was upgraded with custom cross members for support and it is the smoothest riding Cadillac I have ever drove. It's suspension is a little firmer than stock, but it still floats down the road like a dream. No squeaks, rattles or smells. There are some very minor imperfections in the paint like small scratches and chips, buy they are barely noticeable. You have to really look close to see them. I urge you to have the car inspected prior to purchase at your own expense and I will assist in making the car available. Here is a list of the following features:
I have a lot of money in this car and don't have to sell it, but I want a new Corvette so I am willing to part with the Caddy for the right price. I will ship overseas and assist with shipping internationally. Bank wire transfer with confirmed deposit is the only way I will do a transaction not local to Dallas, TX. I feel I have described this Cadillac accurately and the next owner will be proud to be the owner and take it to shows or just drive for fun. I will answer any emails to the best of my ability and will take phone calls if you email me your number. Lastly, I've sold a few cars on eBay so I know how it works and will not tolerate scammers and they will be reported. My name is Sean and I look forward to speaking to you about the car. Clean Texas title in my name. Insured by Hagerty $500/yr. Youtube videos: Engine compartment 2-1-14 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WGXBbcOpo4&feature=youtube_gdata Start up drive neighborhood. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vh5szf0p2E |
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