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I m selling my stunning 429 ci 1965 Cadillac Sedan De Ville Pillared Version<br />
The car is very solid and the Paint is really nice, and has just got 1 years MOT on it. It s lowered for looks, but still rides well, you just need to be careful over the speed-bumps. I ve installed an Alpine stereo with infiniti speakers and a subwoofer for added cruising enjoyment. <br />
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The TH400 Box is sweet, the drivetrain and axle super smooth, and the brakes are strong. It actually handles really nicely too, you can guide it down a small-ish twisty road at a good pace no problem I was surprised! <br />
It s by no means perfect as it s never been fully restored, but a very good base for a rolling resto / continued improvement. You can use it whilst improving it along the way, as I have done for around 3 years. Whilst the mechanicals need a little bit of work if you want, the body and Chassis are very smart & solid and it starts on the button. <br />
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In all honesty, there are some issues - the fuel tank leaks a little but when you are filling it and the engine breathes a bit and wets #4 spark plug to the point where you need to pop a new plug in there after 60~100 miles of driving depending on how you drive. I m just being honest here, I could chuck some thick oil in there and sell it on, but that s not my style. The Power Steering box weeps a bit of fluid too, I just top it up every now and then as I don t have time to rebuild the box. Also, the windows and door locks need some attention, but this won t cost anything to fix, just a bit of time. <br />
If I had the time and space, I d freshen the engine up it s only the one cylinder that s causing an issue after various compression tests I suspect its valve guides. I d also put air ride on it, and have a seriously awesome + usable car. <br />
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It s an extremely beautiful solid & honest car which has given me a lot of enjoyment, it s stored indoors and has recently had some corrosion over the rear arch addressed so it s ready to go. If you ve seen it at a show, you may have noticed the corrosion it s now sorted. You can enjoy it as it is, you just need to be a bit patient and pop a new spark plug in every now and then. I m only selling because I have a baby now, and the Saturdays spent playing V8 s at the storage workshop are being frowned upon! <br />
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Included in the sale will be the Shop manual, AC compressor and Condenser so you can potentially get the AC back on and working. <br />
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N.b, it has twin exhausts with glasspacks, and sounds superb. <br />
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Date written: 01-Sep-2016
Price: £10500 As stated
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