Faults:
Replaced freeze plugs that's it!
Fantastic running car.
Fleetwood Black Limosine Model takes lot of drivway space!
General Comments:
Most unusual car I ever bought! Beautiful body style on this older model. Purchased on a whim from a funeral home in Delaware that closed due to retirement for only $900!!! in 1988. Ran great always........ body, interior mint as well... very good acceleration and always had been garaged. It used lots of fuel with its huge V8 but who cares! When searching its history I found it was once a government car as its protect o plate indicated was registered in Washington DC and papers with the Attorney General... perhaps the President (Nixon) was in it? I liked the divider window between the seats, rear stereo, jump seats, very small back window and the rear fender ports for air were distinctive. The windows were the darkest limo black which were only legal on a limo model. It had stickers so that it would pass inspection. Best times were taking the car to take skiing with the skis in the back with friends or with kids putting up the divider window! And you can double park everywhere. Not a great car if you are the driver as it has stiff upright seat, but great when you can be a passenger! I sold it for much more than I paid for it but wish I hadn't!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 5th September, 2004
11th Mar 2005, 14:43
Your former '70 limo sounds nice. I own a '76 limo so I can relate to your comments.
It would be nice if I could find a '69 limo to go with my '69 Fleetwood Brougham!
Anyway, they are unusual cars and fun to own. I especially like the divider window, rear climate control and rear radio controls. And the overall huge rear compartment.
5th Oct 2005, 23:23
I just read your post all the way and noticed that you sold your Cadillac fleetwood?
Do you know who purchased it?
6th Oct 2005, 16:58
The last time I saw my limo it was in Dover De purchased by a restaurant owner for $10,000. I am sure documentation on any cars history adds value.
10th Apr 2006, 20:42
We just purchased a 1970 Cad Fleetwood Limo at the Charlotte NC car show, 50,000 orig miles, black, perfect shape, we payed 6,500 for it. Do you think we got a good buy.
3rd Jun 2006, 19:02
Sounds exactly like my limo I had. It would be curious to know what these sold for new. My documentation meaunt everything at the time. Many years later what I miss is the classic lines this model has.
27th Apr 2007, 07:57
Your Caddy having been used by the Attorney General, it may have been involved in one of the most important events in American history. Documentaries about Richard Nixon or the Watergate scandal often show a video clip of Attorney General Elliot Richardson riding in a similar Cadillac limousine around the time when he resigned, during the events surrounding the October 1973 Saturday Night Massacre.
If I recall correctly, the limo had a vinyl formal roof. Look for this scene and see whether the car was the same as yours - you may be pleasantly surprised. If the car appears to be the same, please post your finding in a reply here. I would love to track down the car and see whether I can buy it from the current owner.