1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy-Five Limousine

Chassis no. S0245730

Footnotes

Founded by Henry Leland and Robert Faulconer, the Cadillac Automobile Company of Detroit, Michigan completed its first car in October 1902, the firm's superior precision manufacturing technology soon establishing it as the foremost builder of quality cars in the USA. Cadillac was among the pioneers of the V8 engine and introduced the first synchromesh gearbox on its 1929 range. Always innovators in automobile technology, the company continues to produce cars recognised everywhere as symbols of wealth and prestige.

Cadillac's flagship model during the 1970s was the Fleetwood limousine, which employed a separate chassis and strengthened running gear sourced from the contemporary De Ville, and for 1970 was powered by a 472ci (7.7-litre) V8 engine producing 375bhp. Built to body style '69733', that year's 6/7-seater Fleetwood limousine was constructed on a monstrous 149.8" (3.8 metres) wheelbase, which made for an overall length of slightly over 20' (6.2 metres). The Fleetwood took its name from the famous American coachbuilder that had been part of the General Motors family since 1925 when it was acquired by Fisher, though as time progressed the Fleetwood name would become associated with the custom and semi-custom coachwork of Cadillac's more expensive models. In total, 1,240 Fleetwood Seventy-Five limousines were completed during the 1970 model year out of a total of 238,745 Cadillacs of all types. Priced at $11,178, it was the most expensive model in the range.

Finished in blue with black interior, this Fleetwood Seventy-Five was delivered new by GM Suisse SA in Bienne, Switzerland. The car has not been driven for some considerable time and failed to start when inspected. It will need a thorough check over and careful re-commissioning before returning to the road. The car is registered in Switzerland and comes with an owner's manual.