Description
1960 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special
Used in the BBC Documentary Movie About the Life of Berry Gordy
Ebony Black with Black Brocade and White Leather
Showing less than 28,650 Miles
390 Cubic Inch - 325 Horsepower
This Fleetwood Sixty Special is an exceptional example of a well cared for collector level Cadillac. It has enjoyed a pampered existence for the last twenty years in the current owner's collection of amazing cars and was purchased from the prior collection in Miami, Florida. The overallcondition is "excellentdriver" with a "show" level presentation. The historyof this Fleetwood Sixty Special includes magazine ad and movie credits, most noteworthy is adocumentary about the life of Berry Gordy and Motown Records. This Fleetwood is extensively usedin the opening sceneand is shown frequently throughout the movie... Check out the youtube link below:
The features include what you would expect of a high-levelCadillac of this era. Power Windows, Seats, Steering and Brakes and the optional "Autronic Eye" headlight dimming system. The Fleetwood Sixty Special also included a roof cover in leather-grained fabric that matched the body color and the interior combined a wool brocade/broadcloth with leather trim. Note the Fleetwood Sixty Special features of the nine vertical louvers on the rear fenders and the cloisonne Fleetwood insignias on the front fenders.
The maintenance has been provided by a private mechanic for the collection. Recent attention included a tune-up, carb rebuild, new wiper motor, a new electric seat motor and aluminized exhaust system. All accessories are stated to work. The paint is approximately 20 years old and the interior has been restored as needed. It is "factory like" original in appearance and she is "turn-key" ready to enjoy.
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