That could very well be as the owner was a mechanic, parts person and service writer for Cadillac. There's a very interesting story behind this car -
The original owner purchased the car from Kohlenberg Cadillac in 1965. In 1970 he had the car towed to the dealership to find out what the problem was. An inspection was made and he was informed the water hose had sprung a leak and the car ran out of water which essentially destroyed the engine. The owner inquired how much the repair would cost and he was given a quote of $2,000. Seeing that the repair was basically 1/3 the price of the car he decided to trade it in and apply the $2,000 he would have paid for the repair towards a new caddy.
John, the owner of the car whom we purchased the car from worked for the dealership. He purchased the car, had the complete engine replaced, drove it home and there it sat for the next 43 years (1970 - 2013). John passed away in 1993. Ten years later in 2013 Geri (wife) decided to sell the house. She wanted to keep the car, but had no where to store it. John & Geri's good friend Craig who owned and operated a mechanics shop offered to store the car at his shop for Geri. Knowing the car would be left un-driven Craig got a car cover for it and put the car up on stands where it still rests today.
My buddy Paul who has been friends with Craig for the past 30 years had known about the car since it was towed to the shop and on occasion asked Craig whether the owner was interested in selling it. Geri obviously wanted to keep the car for sentimental reasons. Unfortunately Craig lost the lease to his shop and will be closing its doors. Since he will no longer be able to store the car, Craig asked Geri what her intensions were for it. He mentioned that if she wanted to sell it a good friend of his was interested. Having lost the storage place for the car Geri felt it was time to let it go and said since Paul was a good friend of Craigs she would let it go and along with it at a good price.... Actually is was GREAT PRICE! I can't say how much - just lets say we got a steal on it. In fact parts to do the upgrades to my wagon cost more than what we got the car for.
John, the owner worked for Kohlenberg as a mechanic, then parts manager and finally as service writer when he bought the car so you have to know he got the car with a new engine cheap... it's anyones guess, but I'd say he got it for A SONG!
When we asked Geri (wife) why John never drove the car once he brought it home from the dealership she said she couldn't understand it herself. Geri said John had a bunch of other cars and the Caddy was just another one he added to his stable. One hard to fathom fact is that the NEW engine can't have more than 10 miles on it being John drove it straight from the dealership to his house and there it sat for the next 43 years. Being a mechanic I'm sure John took some preventative measures knowing he wouldn't be driving so perhaps the Marvel Mystery Oil idea may not be such a Mystery now would it mr. fix it!
What's also quite mind boggling is how soft the rubber still is on the original tires. As a matter of fact you can literally press your finger nail into the rubber of these 9.00 x 15 bias-ply tires! Not only that but the Red Leather Seats are still unbelievably soft and plush with not one wrinkle or crack in them! Oh yes, one look at the engine there's no question it's brand spanking new and with all original hoses, wires etc. And the Chrome, OMG NO PITS! This is truly a Time Capsule if I ever saw one!
So Commando1, at your request - provided a bonus of 2 extra just for you!
This baby is 3" Longer than my TC wagon!
Straight Clean RUST FREE BODY - Just needs some detailing!
New Engine with guessing not more than 10 miles on it!
Engine & Compartment Like Brand New!
Engine Tag for Replacement Motor
Suspension is clean and bushings still soft
Bet you'd NEVER see these type of brake shoes again! Gap for cooling!!
Actual Original Miles - 18,720!
Leather still soft and pliable - NO CRACKS OR EVEN CREASES!
Evidence of low miles - no wear on brake pedal
Rear Seat also in EXCELLENT condition - Just needs a wipe down
Original Spare Tire - Like Brand New!!
