Faults:

Rust, especially in the lower front fenders.

Seat lock mechanisms not functioning.

Vent runs air when in off (blower motor stays on).

Suspension in the front is loose in areas.

Driver's door won't stay locked.

General Comments:

I like the car, I've always loved the 70s Cadillacs because they were all new when I was a kid, and I remember how impressive they were, and how a guy's Cadillac trunk lid opened up by itself one day out in front of the house... "MAGIC" I thought.

This car was owned for many years by a rancher in central Montana, so most of its miles were driven on gravel country roads. It runs like a dream and still drives very nice, but it will need work, and the inside is very dirty (but improving). I will end up putting a lot of money into the restoration, but when it's done it will bring smiles every time I take it out.

The interior needs re-done, dash needs cleaned up, but it won't be too hard to get it right again.

It's hard to find fenders without all the damn rust though (bad design).

The car is absolutely loaded with all options in 1970 (another reason to fix it back up). Comes with cruise control (not working), which I didn't think was a big deal until I realized that 80% of all the '69 and '70 models I've seen in junk yards or for sale on the Internet do NOT have cruise control. Overall, a nice riding car still, and powerful. Many options.

This car will be a beauty again some day, but for right now, I keep it hidden. Takes a lot of money to get these back, so... till that day.

Faults:

Nothing other than routine maintenance. Needed to rebuild the GM Rochester carb due to varnishing and to eliminate old, gummy fuel. Needed a front wheel alignment at about 75K miles.

General Comments:

Bought this car from the original owner where it had been in storage for over 22 years. Started right up and ran for 1000 miles to be delivered to my home.

Since owning the car it has run flawlessly. With the factory-installed sway bars the thing tracks very well in the corners at speed. The suspension is 'buttery smooth', gliding over virtually all bumps without much interruption to passenger comfort. The tranny is smooth as silk with the passengers barely noticing any shifting. Braking is tight, crisp and accurate - front disks help a lot.

So far, all accessories continue to work, the dash has no cracking, the seats look almost new. Had to replace the top - the stitching had rotted from age.

The goofy car is a real head turner and local favorite at the car shows. All seem to 'remember the days' when either their parents or friends of their parents had one of these things. Seems a nostalgic trip for most people.

Now, compared to today's cars, the thing is a boat, floating long the road. The passengers are completely isolated from the driving experience and the road. It's heavier than the Titanic, is about as nimble as a whale. It's fairly loud and definitely would qualify as an EPA superfund site with respect to the exhaust fumes it pumps out. Lap belts only and no air bags. And, of course, its not easy on the wallet if you're driving it a lot. But, despite this, today's cars don't allow for 8 of your closest friend, PLUS their luggage, PLUS the open air experience, PLUS the 'looks per mile' that this car brings. All of this outweighs any negative.

Is it a real classic? Probably not. But, who cares? Where else can you look out at the horizon reflected on a 6'+ hood, watching the miles tick by without ever feeling the road and its bumps? Great time, all around.