Description
Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine | 1979
Highlights:
– 7.0-litre (425 cu in) V8 petrol engine, automatic transmission
– Imposing factory limousine bodywork with spacious luxury interior
– Equipped with sunroof and power antenna
– Used for weddings and special occasions in recent years
The seller offers for sale this 1979 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine, powered by a 7.0-litre (425 cu in) V8 engine, paired with an automatic transmission. This example carries the imposing factory limousine body, offering generous accommodation for passengers in a cabin trimmed to the luxurious standard for which the Fleetwood name was known. It is fitted with a sunroof and a power antenna, and in recent years the car has been used for weddings and special occasions, a role its stately proportions and classic Cadillac styling suit perfectly. According to the seller, the car runs and drives, while known items requiring attention include the air conditioning, the fuel-level sender, the parking brake and the exhaust tip, all described here as reported by the seller.
The Fleetwood name has long stood at the very top of the Cadillac hierarchy, denoting the marque’s most prestigious and most spacious offerings. The 1979 model belongs to the downsized generation introduced in 1977, a landmark redesign in which Cadillac managed to reduce exterior dimensions and weight while preserving, and in many respects improving, interior space and road manners. The factory limousine remained the choice of dignitaries, hotels and chauffeur services, hand-finished to a standard befitting Cadillac’s slogan of the era as the “Standard of the World”. The 425 cu in V8, an evolution of Cadillac’s big-block architecture, delivers its power with the effortless, unhurried character that defines the American luxury car experience, channelled through a smooth-shifting automatic transmission.
Today, factory Fleetwood limousines of this era are a rare sight in Europe, and their combination of presence, comfort and event-hire potential gives them a distinctive appeal. Whether continued in its ceremonial role, enjoyed as a characterful classic cruiser or preserved as a piece of American automotive history, this Fleetwood Limousine offers a great deal of car and a great deal of occasion for the money.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Condition of the interior
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Technical condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Overall condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
