I assume that's a Starfire behind it?

That Caddy looks sharp!

This one sadly Im thinking will be headed to the crusher as I dont see any market for them. This generation is disappearing.

Also had some high end cars like a Porsche in the 700g. range that we didnt waste his time on. His favourites were the 40 Fords and had a collection of them burn up in the early 90s. This guy was a dentist who was a true car guy. He knows his stuff and on a wide range of cars. This picture is the collection he lost  

 

jmont64 wrote:

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This one sadly Im thinking will be headed to the crusher as I dont see any market for them. This generation is disappearing.

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 Nice iron!

I don't suppose you're serious about the crusher claim, but it has to be worth something to somebody.  Heck, have him give it to me and I'll pay shipping and duties to bring it home!  Who wouldn't want a Caddy from the "Standard of the World" era? 

That Starfire sure is nice, even if it would likely be 30k to get it to Canada, it would still be a very unique car up here.

All are nice for sure. The Starfire came with a chambered exhaust system that gave that 394 a real authoritative rumble. Not a fan of the Jetaway trans though, but it did it's job.

 

I can't believe those 1940 Fords & Mercurys are all gone. That '40 Mercury Phaeton was super rare.

 

It is funny to think that most people thing Ford when they hear of a 390 or a 429, but Cadillac had both at one time or another. That gorgeous '64 would have a 429.

 

Jerel, you can't be serious about the fate of that late 40's Caddy sedan? I'd happily drive that thing. Sadly, long-term perhaps you are right. Not many people learning old technology, or how to drive it and maintain it.

Yeah it was just an opinion and nothing more about the fate of the old Caddy but from what Ive seen lately with my little eyes I dont see any desire for them no matter what the price. Not trying to insult anyone on here who may have one sitting in their garage.

Hey Jerel, I suspect your opinion is correct.  I have a buddy with a '48 Plymouth and a '53 Olds, both 4-doors that are basically solid complete cars but need work to get them on the road.  The Plymouth was an original PEI car that wasn't rusty, had been painted sometime in the late sixties or early seventies and presented well.  He felt lucky to get $1500 for it.

The Olds is one he drug home from the prairies, basically solid with some surface rust showing, seized engine from not being run for a couple of decades, etc.  Not a peach, but one that could be put on the road and driven as is with some work (maybe an engine rebuild).  Last I heard he was asking $1500 but had no bites.  He will likely have to practically give it away.

The Caddy you showed looks pristine in the pics.  I'm sure he will be able to find a buyer for it, but it will not be anywhere near muscle car money.  Probably not used car money.  There is still a following for cars of this era, but mostly people who want to turn them into mild customs, I understand, and not stock restored/original vehicles.

Thanks for posting them.  It's nice to see what's lurking in California garages...

gparis7 wrote:

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jmont64 wrote:

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This one sadly Im thinking will be headed to the crusher as I dont see any market for them. This generation is disappearing. 

 

 

I hope not. It's a beautiful car and the 4 doors don't detract from it in my opinion. I hope someone keeps it and gives it the care it deserves. 

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 So in saying that do you think someone would step up and pay 5-15 US for it.  I never asked what their asking price was on it.