Cadillac - De Ville - 1961
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Cadillac De Ville of 1961, blue with a contrasting white roof, powered by a 6.4-litre V8 with an automatic transmission, matching numbers and colours, 16,710 miles, located in Belgium with original French registration documents.
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HIGHLIGHTS:
• Characterful 1961 Cadillac De Ville finished in blue with a contrasting white roof
• Driven by the powerful 6.4-liter V8 engine paired with an automatic transmission
• Atmospheric two-tone black/white leather interior in very good condition
• From a private collection and equipped with original French registration documents
HISTORY & OVERVIEW:
The 1961 Cadillac De Ville marked the beginning of Cadillacs sixth generation of its iconic luxury model. Designed under the leadership of Bill Mitchell, the 1961 model was characterized by cleaner lines, a redesigned grille, and the elegant tail fins that defined the golden era of the American auto industry. This particular example has been carefully preserved in a private collection over the years. The car is in good-preserved, original condition, originates from a collection, and is presently parked with French registration documents.
EXTERIOR:
The bodywork is in good condition and finished in a classic blue color complemented by a contrasting white roof. The paint is believed to be the original and is in good condition, aside from some light signs of use and minor scratches appropriate for its age. The chrome trim is neatly presented as well. The chassis and undercarriage are in very good condition with no signs of repair work or previous accident damage.
INTERIOR:
The interior is upholstered with leather seats in a two-tone black/white combination. The upholstery shows normal signs of use but is in very good condition with no serious damage. All dashboard buttons and controls function properly.
ENGINE & MECHANICS:
Under the hood sits the 6.4-liter (6,400 cc) V8 engine paired with an automatic transmission. The car starts both cold and warm and the drivetrain performs excellently. The brakes, tires and suspension are in good condition. Due to the lack of a documented maintenance history, a light servicing is recommended.
DOCUMENTS:
The vehicle is supplied with the original French registration documents (Carte Grise).
The vehicle can be driven away by the buyer in Hooglede, Belgium. Bids are exclusive of transport and export, unless otherwise stated. Arranging transport, title transfer, and any export documents/COC costs is the responsibility of the buyer.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Characterful 1961 Cadillac De Ville finished in blue with a contrasting white roof
• Driven by the powerful 6.4-liter V8 engine paired with an automatic transmission
• Atmospheric two-tone black/white leather interior in very good condition
• From a private collection and equipped with original French registration documents
HISTORY & OVERVIEW:
The 1961 Cadillac De Ville marked the beginning of Cadillacs sixth generation of its iconic luxury model. Designed under the leadership of Bill Mitchell, the 1961 model was characterized by cleaner lines, a redesigned grille, and the elegant tail fins that defined the golden era of the American auto industry. This particular example has been carefully preserved in a private collection over the years. The car is in good-preserved, original condition, originates from a collection, and is presently parked with French registration documents.
EXTERIOR:
The bodywork is in good condition and finished in a classic blue color complemented by a contrasting white roof. The paint is believed to be the original and is in good condition, aside from some light signs of use and minor scratches appropriate for its age. The chrome trim is neatly presented as well. The chassis and undercarriage are in very good condition with no signs of repair work or previous accident damage.
INTERIOR:
The interior is upholstered with leather seats in a two-tone black/white combination. The upholstery shows normal signs of use but is in very good condition with no serious damage. All dashboard buttons and controls function properly.
ENGINE & MECHANICS:
Under the hood sits the 6.4-liter (6,400 cc) V8 engine paired with an automatic transmission. The car starts both cold and warm and the drivetrain performs excellently. The brakes, tires and suspension are in good condition. Due to the lack of a documented maintenance history, a light servicing is recommended.
DOCUMENTS:
The vehicle is supplied with the original French registration documents (Carte Grise).
The vehicle can be driven away by the buyer in Hooglede, Belgium. Bids are exclusive of transport and export, unless otherwise stated. Arranging transport, title transfer, and any export documents/COC costs is the responsibility of the buyer.
Details
Brand
Cadillac
Model type
De Ville
Year
1961
Located in
Belgium
Mileage reading
16710 mi
Registration papers
with French registration
Transmission
Automatic
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Blue
Horse power
325
Cubic capacity
6400
Matching numbers
Yes
Matching colours
Yes
Service book/history
No
Valid MOT
No
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
No
Certificate available
No
Chassis number
61L135810
Condition (Paint & body)
Very Good: minor chips or scratches, minor conventional body and paintwork
Condition (Interior)
Very Good: clean, showing minimal wear. May require replacement of minor missing or broken parts
Condition (Exterior)
Very Good: frame/structure is in a well preserved condition, minor signs of usage/wear
Condition (Mechanical)
Very Good: mechanically sound, may require minor service
Condition (Overall)
Very good condition: minimal signs of wear
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