Make: | Cadillac |
Model: | DeVille |
Type: | 2 door hardtop |
Trim: | coupe de ville |
Year: | 1955 |
Mileage: | 40,150 |
VIN: | 556252982 |
Color: | Metallic green |
Engine: | v8 |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | automatic |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | green |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Louisville, Kentucky, United States |
-1955 Cadillac Coupe Deville. Part of the 62 Series line, t is a closed two door coupe, adillac's pillarles hardtop. One of the most luxurious and expensive models in 1955 for an original retail of $4,305.
-40,150 original miles.
-vin# 556252982. This is an actual Coupe DeVIlle
-Original 8 cylinder 331 c.i. 250 Hp motor. Automatic transmisson. Runs and drives well.
-Interior is all original and in great condiiton.
-Underside and drivetrain are untouched and maintained but never restored. Everything in good work order but does havesome leaks from long term sitting. I have been told the leaks appear to be the external engine components, ike valve covers and oil pan. Engine # matches VIN
-Original 12V electic system. Correct Delco Battery is fairly new. Starts good.
-Body and paint are in great conditon. It has had a very professional re-spray of the original Green Metallic color about 10+ years ago.
-Firestone white wall bias tires. Good tread no visible dry rot. ***Not sure why the camera make them look kind of "yellow"they are indeed white!***
-Chrome, tainless, lass and emblems are all in great condition. Original never redone or replaced
-Factory AM radio in working order
-Dash and gauges are in great condiiton and working well. All power including windows. No A/C was installed in this car.
- No rust or corrosion I can find. No bubbles in paint or cracking.
- Car always garaged, tored in climate controlled facility.
-Clean and clear KY title in my name. I have owned this car for the last6 Years and purchased it from a museum in St. Louis where it was displayed for many years. Mileage on title shows 40,024 actual miles.
- Don Hoelscher did an appraisal on the car for a value of $35,000 in 2010 at the time of my purchase.
-Only driven occasionally in great weather, as displayed at the Louisville Concours d'Elegance in 2013.
-Car is located in storage facility in Louisville Ky. 40223. An appointment is needed but inspections are encouraged and welcomed there. I also have national and international shipperswe use often and can get quotes if needed.
-Overall this car is a beautiful original car that you can enjoy and show today. Selling part of my personal collection. Let me know if you have any questions or need additional photos. Thank you.