First things first. I don't know squat about Cadillacs aside from I like em! I've got no idea what one could be worth but I recently ran across this one. The owner claims that he's had it since 72 and it has 90K original miles. The car has manual windows and is a factory non-air car. Claims that the rust is minimal and that the car runs strong but has no brakes. I've yet to see it in person, but I'm thinking about making the drive. If it came in to my possesion I'd more then likely leave it as is cosmeticly and just focus on getting her back on the highway. Anyone fool with enough of these to have a good idea of what a fair price should be? Thanks guys!
these seem the bring in the big money compared to other years sue to the large fins. I can't give you a $ but I guess it would all depend on how bad you want it. I would get a idea on the price before I would drive too far to see it. If it is way out of your price range there would be no sense in wasting your time or his.
I'd have to say that the car pictured would bring $5,000 easy even if there were major problems with it. If it is solid and the interior isn't half bad and it does run well needing only brakes it could bring double that.
The two door 59's can bring a nice chunk, and other times they don't. I'd feel him out first. If he wont give a price offer him $3000 over the phone and see what he says. If he laughs guttarally then you know you aimed way too low. a car like that as described I would expect to go anywhere from $4000-$7000 depending on where and what he knows.
Worth every penny and then some. Those don't grow on trees, especially in the described condition. IMHO, no cruiser out there beats the mystique and presence of a 59 Caddy Coupe. Damn. It's worth his asking price to someone, guaranteed, and he wouldn't have to look hard to find them.
(Will trade hot redheaded wife for a straight Model A coupe and/or a bigger garage. Any takers?) hey, i got the redhead wife, what's the model a like?
HAHAHA!! Guess we're both in the same boat. From the pictures and the description, if I had $7500, I'd ****** that Caddy up in a heartbeat.
If it is as minimal as he claims then I'd say stick 6000 cash in his face and see if he budges. If he doesn't then go up a little at a time till you get it.
It looks like it has the wrong seats in it. The pictures don't give you any real idea if the body is rusted since all of the areas that are prone to rust on those cars are in the shadows. If, in person the chrome looked good enough to keep, the stainless and potmetal was nice, the gl*** good, the dash pad usable (big bucks to replace) and no other serious mechanical problems other than the brakes, I'd say it was worth it.
Anywhere in particular I should be checking aside from the floors, rockers and behind the rear wheels?
Bring $7500 (if you got it) and start low. check the area where the deck lid seals to the body. I've seen a few rusted out there even here in sunny southern california
here are the pics of my 59 when i bought it. i paid 2 grand for it but i got it from a friend of mine that knew i wanted this car, and also time were ruff for them so i got lucky...ive seen cars in the same shape as mine sell on ebay for 6-8 grand. for some reason 59 caddys bring alot of cash even in bad shape...................john
Unfortunately 59 caddy bodies are prone to rust in a lot of places, mostly along the lower body and over the rear wheels. Fortuntately, most of the places they rust real bad are easily visible on the exterior of the car. Just get down low and look all along the lower body.
Is that a 56 Chevy hood ornament on the hood? I think 5-6 grand is about right for a 59. I have been watching them on ebay and other places lately. I'm starting to get the hankering for one but I know I'm only kidding myself. Good luck man, I wish I were in your shoes.
Well I myself have liked these for longer than I can remember, ever since I first saw a picture of one some 30+ yrs ago...Guess that makes it longer than anyone else liked these, LOL. Never had the priviledge of owning one, but I know people who did and still do...First things first; as far as the rust goes...Bear in mind the description of "minimal rust" on a 50-yo car stored outside is always subjective, so I suggest You do go out and make that drive to determine that for Your own eyes... Second, since it´s a Cadillac, any and all missing/worn-out/broken parts are going to be costly to replace...The cost of overhaul for that 390+4-sp Hydramatic alone is going to run 2-3 times that of a SBC and just about any automatic one of those ever came with. If I were going out to look at one for the purpose of buying it and getting to drive it soon, I´d try and get a solid idea of the condition of the mechanicals. As far as the rust goes, The frame would be of paramount interest to me (especially with Your intention of getting it back out on the road as quickly as possible), as well as all the hard-to-repair visible parts of the structure and exterior, like the roof pillars, drip-rails, window surrounds, door bottoms, edges of the hatches...etc. Floor-and trunk pans and rocker panels might be easier to repair properly, but would still entail the touch of a competent panel-beater. Rust-free bumpers and all trim pieces in place would certainly be a big ***et, also. By no means do I mean to rain on Your parade, but just in the interest of keeping things realistic, bear in mind that vintage Cadillacs are not exactly the easiest or cheapest things out there to restore. Parts availability is not quite up to par of that of a ´57 Chevy, so that´s why You´d be best advised to look closely into what exactly it is You are looking at before choosing one way or the other...Of course all this also depends on at what price You´re offered one, what You´re ultimately looking to end up with and do with it, and how much of the actual labor to take You there You´re qualified to tackle Yourself... I was asked for my two cents, now You have it... Good luck and happy trails.
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