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1936 Cadillac Fleetwood 70 series Rumble Seat Sport Coupe.<br />
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Chances are you will never see another one of these. This was one of the most prestigious cars the wealthy could buy in 1936 with incredibly low production figures.<br />
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The Fleetwood arm of General Motors would take a chassis from the production line and build special bodies to order for discerning customers.<br />
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Only 53 of these V8 engined 70 series Sport Coupes were built and only around 6 are known Worldwide in USA Cadillac club.<br />
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It beggars belief that someone would purchase such a large car with just two seats which I guess accounts for the low production and it really is a very large car.<br />
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Wheelbase is 131 inches. The car stands 6 feet tall and is 17 feet 6 inches long.<br />
5.600cc side valve V8. 346ci displacement. The engine fitted is from a 1947 Cadillac but of the correct configuration. A great advantage that Cadillac used the same engine for over 10 years and parts are plentiful.<br />
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This car has Gone through a very long term body off Nut and Bolt restoration starting in 1989 and was only completed in 2013. <br />
It took "Best in Class" at the Pre50AAC nationals at Blenheim Palace 1st time out and draws crowds wherever it go"s<br />
Even the underside floor finish is as good as the body.<br />
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In my 18 years of ownership I have only seen two offered up for sale in the US. One was completely unrestored at $36,000 and the other close to $100.000 in fully restored condition.. The exchange rate today makes it prohibitive to import these cars now so one already here is a great deal.<br />
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This is a once in a lifetime opportunity as this car has never before been offered for sale in the UK.<br />
Its a very reluctant sale but I just can"t drive them all and she doesn"t get used enough.<br />
MOT and TAX exempt and V5 in my name.<br />
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Viewing anytime. Thanks for looking.<br />
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Date written: 03-Jan-2017
Price: £55000 As stated
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