Rescuing forgotten heroes

Motorama · June 19, 2009, 10:01:10 AM

The old girl hadnt moved for nearly 5 years.

A bit of petrol down the carb and a fresh battery and she came back to life and moved under her own power (with flames shooting out the top of the carb)

She was in great shape when she was parked 5 years ago. 5 winters have been cruel to her paint and chrome. Still very solid underneath.

A few hours later, a bottle and a half of T-Cut and a bit of tweaking and we were cruising around in her. Drives really well, runs nice too as the motor and trans have been rebuilt.

A good car for some one to do up, only needs cosmetics really as she is super solid and mechanically everything was rebuilt before she was parked.

ianjpage · June 19, 2009, 10:04:19 AM

looks very nice - is this a keeper or a seller for you then?

F Body · June 19, 2009, 10:06:54 AM

You make it look so easy Andy

Why was it left for 5 years ?

FUBAR · June 19, 2009, 10:08:00 AM

Nice one!!

The 'chrome bullets' (for lack of a proper name) on the front of that are HUGE!!! (Pic 2)

Roadkill · June 19, 2009, 10:08:06 AM

Damn, damn, damn.

Can't see the fooking pictures.

Motorama · June 19, 2009, 10:08:19 AM

Will probably be sold towards the end of the summer. I want to go through the brakes and get her MOT'd first, then have a little fun in her.

FUBAR · June 19, 2009, 10:08:38 AM

Quoting: Roadkill

Can see the fooking pictures

Shame cos you'de like em

F Body · June 19, 2009, 10:14:17 AM

Quoting: Roadkill

Damn, damn, damn.

Can't see the fooking pictures.

59 ? Cadillac Coupe black with a cream roof and red velour interior

Motorama · June 19, 2009, 10:16:10 AM

Quoting: F Body

Why was it left for 5 years ?

The engine had a knock and got rebuilt in year one then the guy kinda lost interest and just left it sitting. Shame really as she looks nice in this pic taken 2003

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Motorama · June 19, 2009, 10:16:51 AM

Quoting: F Body

59 ?

55

Motorama · June 19, 2009, 10:21:36 AM

Quoting: FUBAR

The 'chrome bullets' (for lack of a proper name) on the front of that are HUGE!!!

They are affectionately known as Dagmars after a 50's TV actress

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Roadkill · June 19, 2009, 11:55:20 AM

First job when I get home is to have a look at these pictures !!!

'55's are my second favourite year of Caddy.

FUBAR · June 19, 2009, 12:26:49 PM

Quoting: Motorama

They are affectionately known as Dagmars after a 50's TV actress

LOL I can see why

Roadkill · June 20, 2009, 05:48:54 AM

Utterly pimpin'

I'd get that nasty towbar off straight away . . . .

HardRockCamaro · June 20, 2009, 10:16:13 AM

Lovely car...

There's just something about Cadillacs, no matter what era they all have their own character. You cant beat the older stuff though, 30's-70's.

I want one of these:

Motorama · June 22, 2009, 01:57:17 PM

Quoting: Roadkill

I'd get that nasty towbar off straight away . . . .

It is coming off this week. Going on the back of one of Mikes Caddies as he's doing up a fifties style speedboat and adding some Cadillac touches.

Was hoping to have the 55 at Billing but we didnt have time to get the MOT done. may take it to ROG though

art b · June 23, 2009, 06:13:28 AM

your a top man andy, rescuing it from decay....

Motorama · June 26, 2009, 08:02:26 PM

Passed it's MOT today

Will get it taxed in the morning and have me some cruisin.

Flip Martian · June 26, 2009, 08:06:55 PM

Lovely.

ianjpage · June 29, 2009, 02:57:24 AM

Quoting: Motorama

Passed it's MOT today Will get it taxed in the morning and have me some cruisin.

Motorama · July 13, 2009, 12:02:30 PM

Just put the old girl on Ebay. Cleaned up well as you will see in the pics.

Motorama · August 18, 2009, 11:16:17 AM

Rescued another old girl from a barn this week!

A 57 Cadillac Eldorado Seville Coupe, one of only 2100 made. Still has it's original dual Carter carb setup too.

ianjpage · August 18, 2009, 11:24:19 AM

oooooo now that is lurvley....me want!!

Jamieg285 · August 18, 2009, 11:42:34 AM

Can't see it

Sounds nice, and I bet it won't be cheap either.

Roadkill · August 18, 2009, 08:14:06 PM

I'd give my right nut to have some of the contacts you have, matey.

That's one very, very rare motor.

I'd be very surprised if that's still in the country in a couple of months those Swedes'll snap her up !!