1970 Cadillac Fleetwood LX, Hearse, Wagon review from North America
"A battletank on wheels!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
New things on the car:
Fuel pump
Alternator
Fuse box
Fuses
Tires
Rebuilt carburetor - ripped one off a 70's limo
New exhaust and muffler system
New back window
New light bulbs
New cords
No heat whatsoever.
When I throw on the "heat switch", cold air comes out
Thermometer is broken
Radio is bad
The previous owner didn't take care of the thing and beat the hell out of it.
General comments?
Big, long and strong... as many would say. It's 21 feet long.
Yes it is a 70's hearse Miller Meteor, and I love it so, and I also love the looks of people when they see it rolling down the street.
People think, just because it's a hearse it must go veeeeeeeeeeeerrrry slow... veeeeeeeeeeery wrong... the speedometer reads 120 and I've raced Ford Rangers that couldn't keep up. What do you expect for a big block 472?
If you think about getting one, remember it's an old caddy, so if it breaks down it'll take a group of people just to push it up the street. Mine has many a time before. She's got a lot of room to sleep or carry stuff in (mainly bodies). She's also like a tank.. I've seen a Dodge Neon hit a old hearse going 90. That person was buried with the Neon they drove.
I love old caddies, and if you are thinking about getting a hearse, be leary cause it might really be a piece of crap, and it might really be a good deal.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1970 |
| Year of manufacture | 1970 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 472. Big Block Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 53000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 10th June, 2008 |