The One That Got Away.....

[martyo]

I am sick over this.

I was so close to bidding but didn't.

The car went for $14,000 and is being sent to a buyer in German. It had just been for sale for $23,000.

I would have flown down with a bag of tools and driven this puppy back.

Did I mention that I am sick over this?????

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j398/classicsllc3/68%20fleetwood%20red/68fleetwoodred02.jpg

This car has been refreshed, detailed and ready to drive or show.





FEATURES AND OPTION INFORMATION

EVERYTHING WORKS INCLUDING THE CLOCK!!

100% laser straight body panels
Excellent dual stage repaint in original Bright Red
Pristine Cream leather interior and original carpet
Excellent dash, interior & door panels
Excellent chrome and soft trim throughout
Original 472 cubic inch V-8 - four barrel carb
Power steering & brakes, tilt wheel
Power seats, windows, & locks
Four power vent windows - rare option
Cold factory air conditioning
Factory AM/FM Wonderbar radio & clock
Factory wheel covers and brand new whitewall radial tires
66,000 garage kept miles since new

[RubberCtyRauder]

I feel the pains..Awesome ride..My dad had 72 Coupe Deville Convertible at one time..what a boat..the doors so big being a 2 door, needed a 2 car garage just to open them

[Fosters]

I thought this thread was going to be about this:

http://www.themustangnews.com/carnews_09/1009-ford-v10-dohc-engine-134.htm

That is THE one that got away in my mind... sorry. :o

[88LTDCV351]

Love the car.

[martyo]

I thought this thread was going to be about this:

http://www.themustangnews.com/carnews_09/1009-ford-v10-dohc-engine-134.htm

That is THE one that got away in my mind... sorry. :o

I have had my share of high HP cars but the car I missed just oozes cool.

[Shaijack]

Oh that was hard. What a beautiful car. Friends dad had one. My mon always got Towncars.

[Fosters]

I have had my share of high HP cars but the car I missed just oozes cool.

The dohc v10 wouldn't be just about hp... it would be just the greatest incarnation of what is possible with mod motors...

Actually, that would have been the quad turbo v12 mod motor in the GT90 prototype, but that's besides the point.

The car is awesome, but a car like that I wouldn't want to drive... And I'd probably need a bigger garage, marauder barely fits now... :o

[SC Cheesehead]

For sure, Marty, gotta love a boat like that. The ultimate is comfy cruizin'.

[martyo]

For sure, Marty, gotta love a boat like that. The ultimate is comfy cruizin'.

Big pimpin'!!!

[88LTDCV351]

A true living room on wheels.

[GAMike]

Would love a 69-70-71 Coupe DeVille Vert......:)

[Krytin]

Was that a '67 Martin?

[martyo]

was that a '67 martin?

'68.



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[Krytin]

That is a pitty that you missed it.

We had a nice 2dr coupe w/the stacked quad headlights back in the HS Autoshop. Very nice ride!

[martyo]

That is a pitty that you missed it.

We had a nice 2dr coupe w/the stacked quad headlights back in the HS Autoshop. Very nice ride!

I am bummed to say the least.

[88LTDCV351]

I was very close late last year to pulling the trigger on this one on ebay. Not sure where I would have put a third vehicle though (in storage since not street legal with CHP markings or strip the CHP stuff off except for special events like the Ripon police car show).

[martyo]

I was very close late last year to pulling the trigger on this one on ebay. Not sure where I would have put a third vehicle though (in storage since not street legal with CHP markings or strip the CHP stuff off except for special events like the Ripon police car show).

Man that is cool!

[TAKEDOWN]

YES, but NO... Those Cadillacs look a lot slicker as a 2 door!

[White Knuckles]

Big pimpin'!!!

Dang Marty........and I had just the outfit hangin' in the closet for you:D

Would have looked good with that RED

http://ts4.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1624232178039&id=5b5e41548243fe5dea68719ec63 d2a99&url=http%3a%2f%2fuserserve-ak.last.fm%2fserve%2f_%2f24841 37%2fPimp%2bC%2b%2b%2bWhite%2b furs.jpg

[Wattman1]

I generally prefer F/L/M, but that is a sweet ride! Too bad you missed it.

[martyo]

Dang Marty........and I had just the outfit hangin' in the closet for you:D

Would have looked good with that RED

http://ts4.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1624232178039&id=5b5e41548243fe5dea68719ec63 d2a99&url=http%3a%2f%2fuserserve-ak.last.fm%2fserve%2f_%2f24841 37%2fPimp%2bC%2b%2b%2bWhite%2b furs.jpg

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Miscellaneous-Car-Stuff/aal.jpg?m=1306958875

[Cheeseheadbob]

I was the beneficiary of my grandparent's mint, and I mean mint, garaged kept, 1968 Eldorado with 42K miles. I got it my sophomore year in college and had a great time road tripping back from St. Paul to school in Philly. On the trip back, I stopped in my hometown of Stevens Point, WI to visit and get a carwash. When I pulled in, about 15 people surrounded the car and asked me about it. This was in 1985, so the car was not even a classic yet. The owner of the carwash had two guys do a hand wash on it, and did not charge me for it... probably because he got some extra business from the crowd.

I could go on and on about all of the other experiences I had with a Cadillac boat, but it just goes to show you, when you have a car like the one Marty is mourning, or the one I was fortunate enough to have, you will create memories that will last a lifetime. I remember the carwash in Point like it was yesterday.

Marty, I feel for you on this one, but mark my words, there is another, prime Caddy boat out there waiting for you.

[tbone]

My dad had a '68 2 door convertible with a 472 back in the day. He sure loved that car!

[Speed]

Theres a 2dr, 72 Eldorado convetible out this way sitting in front of a pawn shop...there asking 10k for it.

[martyo]

Theres a 2dr, 72 Eldorado convetible out this way sitting in front of a pawn shop...there asking 10k for it.

I always wondered how cars end up at a pawn shop!

[Vortex]

Hey Marty, Here, just a few more bucks and get a brand new one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1961-CADILLAC-COUPE-VILLE-PINK-CADILLAC-/290659819634?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item43acace072

[CBT]

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j398/classicsllc3/68%20fleetwood%20red/68fleetwoodred02.jpg



Holy crap, I think I was stationed on that boat back in the day. :beer:

[knine]

If I had a nice car like that, I sure wouldn't park it in the street like that :rolleyes:

[martyo]

Hey Marty, Here, just a few more bucks and get a brand new one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1961-CADILLAC-COUPE-VILLE-PINK-CADILLAC-/290659819634?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item43acace072

That is cool!!!

[2,4shofast]

Wow that is a beautiful ride! Too bad you missed that one:bigcry: