Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special (1958)

• Kickdown Check

  • On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 199 photos
  • Video including engine running
  • Paint thickness measurement
  • The Cadillac underwent a complete frame-off restoration from October 2005 to May 2008 (photos available), with over €100,000 invested
  • An appraisal from 2008 with a grade of 2, including a list of all investments, is available; even back then, the market value was estimated at €75,000!

  Facts & Specifications

  • Year of manufacture: 1958
  • First registration: USA
  • Engine: 6.3-liter V8 engine with 325 hp (239 kW)
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Exterior color: Turquoise-beige
  • Interior: Turquoise-beige leather upholstery
  • Currently no TÜV, H-license plate available
  • Features:
  • 4-speed automatic
  • Power steering
  • Automatic climate control (not filled) with automatic heating
  • Brake booster
  • 2 power windows
  • Power-adjustable side windows
  • Green-tinted windshield
  • Right-side mirror
  • Rear fog light
  • Electrically adjustable bench seat
  • turquoise-beige leather interior
  • Front and rear center armrests
  • Electric antenna on the right
  • Power trunk lid with interior release
  • Autronic Eye with automatic dimming when oncoming traffic is detected
  • Whitewall tires
  • Central locking

  Condition

  Exterior

  • Exterior color is turquoise-beige
  • During the frame-off restoration, the Cadillac’s body was completely rebuilt and repainted. Paint thickness measurements yielded values between 267 µm and 828 µm
  • The body is in extremely well-maintained condition with only minimal patina
  • There are no known defects on the body
  • The underbody is rust-free

  Interior

  • The Cadillac features turquoise-beige leather upholstery
  • The interior has been fully restored and is in very good condition with only slight patina
  • The rearview mirror has a large crack (Image 135) and the chrome trim in the interior shows signs of wear (Images 147, 152)
  • There are no known damages to the interior

  Mechanics

  • The Cadillac is roadworthy but is currently unregistered and without a valid inspection
  • The 6.3-liter V8 engine runs flawlessly, and the transmission shifts smoothly
  • The air conditioning is not charged (has not yet been converted to the new refrigerant). Otherwise, there are no known technical defects
  • Last service: 2021

  History

  Ownership history

  • First delivery: USA
  • Number of previous owners unknown
  • Accident-free under current ownership

  Service History

  • Last service: 2021
  • Frame-off restoration from 2005 to 2008

  Documents

  • Vehicle registration certificate (Image 183) & Vehicle title (Image 184)
  • Appraisal from 2008 (Images 185 to 196)
  • List of investments totaling over €100,000

  Summary

  For sale is a 1958 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special with an automatic transmission. The vehicle was originally delivered in the U.S. and underwent a frame-off restoration in Germany from 2005 to 2008, with over €100,000 invested in the process. An appraisal from 2008 with a grade of 2 is available and already indicated a market value of €75,000 at that time. The Cadillac is currently not registered but has an H-license plate; a valid TÜV inspection is not available. This Fleetwood Sixty Special in an attractive color combination offers an interesting opportunity for enthusiasts of classic American luxury vehicles.