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1957 Cadillac Series 64 Convertible VIN # 5762118915 365 cu. In. 300 h.p. 4 bbl. engine 4 Speed Automatic Transmission Exterior Color: Red (Originally Glade Green) Interior Color: Red/White Leather (Originally Med. Green Met./Pastel Green) Approx. 65,030 miles on chassis VIN and Body Tag Decoding: 57= 1957 6267X= Body Series – Series 62 Convertible Assembled in Detroit, MI 18915= It was the 18,915 Cadillac to roll off the assembly line in 1962 Paint Color – 30 = Glade Green Trim Color – 26 = Medium Green Metallic/Pastel Green Leather Top Color – 1 = Ivory Factory Options = EZ Eye Glass, 6 way Power Seats, and a Rear License Plate Frame Drive Train - The original engine, transmission and differential are present in the vehicle. It appears that the engine was rebuilt at some point in time, but the engine bay looks very original and accurately restored. The aftermarket electric fuel pump was a bit noisy, although it did start the engine up immediately. The engine ran and idled beautifully. The transmission shifted from gear to gear with no issues. The differential was dry indicating the seals were still in good condition. Body and Paint - The body is straight and still has its original lines and contours. Overall, the paint and body presents itself very nicely. It was repainted at one point in time from Glade Green to its current Red color. There is still a good amount of luster to the paint finish. There are a couple of areas behind the convertible top where the paint has etched up a bit (see photos). The side panels are very straight. There are minimal areas of body work (bondo) used throughout the car indicating that the original panels were in good, rust free condition prior to its restoration. Frame and Undercarriage – The frame and undercarriage are very clean. Only a slight amount of normal surface rust is present in some areas. All body amount areas are solid and secure. No signs of cracking or abnormal fatigue anywhere. Exterior Trim - The glass is all intact with no signs of fatigue or cracking. The stainless trim is in very good condition. It is straight and polished to its near original finish. The chrome bumpers are in good condition with no dents or major blemishes. Slight signs of surface pitting were easily removed with fine steel wool. The weather-stripping is still in very good condition. The window weather-stripping is still soft and pliable. The power vinyl convertible top is working and in good condition. The wheels and hubcaps are original and in good condition. The tires have been replaced with radial type design with is better for handling. Interior Trim – Overall, the interior presents itself very nicely. The seats and doors panels are in very good condition with only minor wear. Carpeting is in very good condition. All chrome interior pieces are in good condition. Some instrument panel pieces had some slight pitting. The instrument gauges are clear with gauge numbers and coloring still in very good condition. Electrical/Mechanical – All lights and turn signals operate as they should. All gauges seem to be operating within their range. The radio is still functioning. The heater controls do not appear to be working. The power antenna was not functioning. Suspension and Exhaust – Overall, the suspension is in a nice Driver’s Condition. It has normal wear and appearance. It obviously was restored upon the full restoration of this vehicle, whenever that occurred. Most suspension rubbers and ball joints were intact and in good shape. Shock absorbers and coils were intact and without cracks or leaks. The exhaust was also intact and without leaks. The mufflers have been replaced at some point and function properly. Trunk Area - The trunk area was clean and seemed to be in very original condition. This is a beautiful car that is becoming rarer as time passes.
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