1955 Cadillac Other $59,000 | |
Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
Price: | $59,000 |
Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
Location: | Norwalk, OH |
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1955 Cadillac Coupe deVille. Style number 55-6237DX. Exceptional Original Unrestored Automobile with some preservation. Like New! Iconic P-38 Lightning inspired Tail-Fins. Known History. Purchased new from Rose Motor Sales Inc. in Tiffin Ohio on March 24th 1955 by Mrs. Kathryn M. Kalbfleisch. The Kalbfleisch family owned the American Standard Company which manufactured ceramic kitchen and bathroom products. Mrs. Kalbfleisch could have purchased any automobile she desired and she chose this Cadillac. Mr. Rose was so proud to sell Mrs. Kalbfleisch a new Cadillac that he photographed the car in front of her home upon delivery with Kodachrome COLOR film! The Cadillac was purchased primarily for business trips to Cleveland Ohio. The Cadillac was chauffer driven on these trips by none other than Mr. Rose of Rose Motor Sales or one of his sons. Rose Motor Sales also maintained the Cadillac for Mrs. Kalbfleisch. Keeping it ready for action at a momentandrsquo;s notice. Mrs. Kalbfleisch had no heirs and when she passed away her estate was left to Heidelberg College with the exception of her beloved 1955 Cadillac. The Cadillac was given to Mr. Rose as a thank you for years of excellent service. Today the odometer shows Only 46,696 documented miles! Numbers Matching Engine, Chassis and Door Tag! Finished in color code correct Cobalt Blue Metallic. Spectacular original trim code correct Light Blue V Pattern Cloth and Light Blue Leather interior. Powered by the Cadillac 331 cubic inch V-8 which was rated at 285 horsepower. Dual Exhaust. Automatic Transmission. Loaded with luxury. Autronic-Eye. Power Windows. Power seat. Power Steering. Power Brakes. Power Antenna. Wonder Bar Signal Seeking AMRadio. E-Z-Eye Tinted Glass. Heater. Driver side mirror. Fog Lamps. Passenger Cadillac Script Vanity Mirror. Compass. Front and rear license plate frames. Radial Wide White Wall tires. Excellent road manners. There are so many untouched details on this automobile it should be used as the benchmark for judging and restoration. Ready for CLC (Cadillac LaSalle Club) and AACA (Antique Automobile Club of America) Club Events and Tours. Excellent candidate for AACA HPOF (Historic Preservation of Original Features) judging. The doors even lock and unlock with the key. An automobile like a fine work of art is only original once. Ready to Drive, Show and Enjoy. Call Pete or Andy 419-668-1884 ?BE SURE TO WATCH THE DRIVING VIDEO OF THIS GREAT CADILLAC! |