1966 Cadillac Deville Sedan hardtop California barnfind in storage for 30 years

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1966 Cadillac Deville
~California Barn find~Out of a 300 Car collection~Has been in storage for the last 39 years~Original dual matching black plates issued with the car 53 years ago~California time capsule; you or I cannot duplicate this carthey are only original onceNO RESERVE
When it comes to vintage automobiles, California and the West Coast of the United States have always been the most desirable the world over for many reasons; the mild climate and the fact that many automotive trends started in California. The automobile is the perfect technological symbol of American culture, a tangible expression of our quest to level space, time, and class and a reflection of our relentless mobility, social and otherwise. You see automobiles advertised the world over described as California cars because at some point they were in California or drove through California. A true California car is one that was sold new in California and titled in California, one that has the original plates that are on that title is a true California car.We are liquidating a collection of 300 actual California cars. This is a collection that took 70 years to comprise. Most have the original paint and original California licence plates issued to them when they were new.

Up for a NO RESERVE auction is a beautiful 1966 Cadillac Hardtop Deville in Antique Gold. This car was sold new at Pat Patterson Cadillac in Oakland, California and has spent the last 53 years living in the mild climate of Oakland, CA. This car is in great original condition which is a testament to how it has lived its life. The Cadillac was used as a family car for a few years before it was locked away for the last 39 years. It has not been registered since 1980 and still has the original black Californialicense plate that were issued to the car in 1966. This car is a fantastic example of a proper 1966 Cadillac hardtop sedan Deville. Being that it is a Cadillac, the build quality is higher than most cars of its time enabling this 66 Deville to age like a fine wine."The Standard of the World"
Cosmetically this car is in good condition. The body is straight and has no rust issues. The paint is not original, and has been repainted once the original Antique Gold. Because the car has been stored for the last 39 years the paint could use a nice wax and buff and will shine like it should. As you can see in pictures the paint has life and can shine. All the chrome is in good shape and shines nice. The lights are all original and are functional. All the glass is in good condition with no cracks. The car is missing nothing except one "Sedan Deville" emblem other wise is it is complete and in good shape.
Mechanically this car is a runner. The 429 starts up and runs good. The transmission shifts smooth in all gears. The brakes work as they should. This car has been stored properly for 39 years. There are no noticeable leaks. The AC unit still has factory quality controlstamps on it.
The overall interior of this Deville is in great shape. The dash and instrument panel are in great shape, there are no cracks and everything shines nicely. Nothing is missing and nothing has been replaced. The seats look great and are Cadillac comfortable. There are no tears in the seats, the only negatives are a few liquid marks on the front seats that can be cleaned out. The door panels look great, again nothing is missing and there are no imperfections. The carpet is in good shape for 53 years old. The headliner is essentially perfect, no tears no sagging. Everything is functional except the one of the back windows does not consistently go up and down.


NO RESERVE THIS ITEM WILL SELL TO THE FINAL BIDDER!This listing includes well over 100 detailed photos and the vehicle has been described as descriptive as possible. If there is anything that is unclear or additional information is is need please don't hesitate to ask. Please ask any questions before bidding.Please only bid with the intention to own. Bidding then canceling for "entering the wrong amount" will get you blocked from further bidding. Thanks and Good LuckThanks and Good Luck
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