1966 Fleetwood sells at RM n Friday

[Series75]

Formerly owned by club member R. Messina sold at auction in Arizona on Friday for $66,000.00.    Tom CLC 6866

[Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621]

That has to be record money for a '66 Brougham. But then, that car was beyond the ordinary.

[35-709]

Indeed it was beyond the ordinary!

[Scot Minesinger]

That is strong money for a 1966 Eldorado, the most valuable model today for 1966.

[Series75]

And the auction was....No Reserve. 

[35-709]

That is strong money for a 1966 Eldorado, the most valuable model today for 1966.

I do believe it was a Fleetwood, not an Eldorado.  Ralph may have had a '66 Eldorado but the car I am familiar with was his '66 Fleetwood --- as new.

[Series75]

I think what he meant was the high dollar water mark for the sale of a 1966 Cadillac was always associated with the Eldorado.   And technically, the Eldorado Is a Fleetwood.  Just say'in. 

[Scot Minesinger]

Yes, was saying that the most expensive 1966 Cadillacs are convertibles, the DeVille and Eldorado.  To see a closed 1966 production Cadillac sell for 66k is past normal convertible money.

[Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621]

$66K would even be considered tall money for a 1966 Eldorado.

In any case, I think it'll be a very long time before another '66 Brougham eclipses that figure.

[Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621]

Here's a link to the car on RM's website. (Incidentally, I assume $66K reflects the purchase total of $60K + 10% buyer's fee). 

Billed an an "exquisite restoration" to "better than new standards". In this case, I think that is an accurate description.

http://rmsothebys.com/az17/arizona/lots/1966-cadillac-fleetwood-sixty-special-brougham/1701653

[jeremy9146]

Hey everyone,

Knowing Ralph and having seen the car multiple times in person, the pictures on tv or in the auction catalog don't even come close to its magnificence!! The car is STUNNING to behold in person!!  In my opinion, worth every penny at that price if not more!!

Thanks

Jeremy Weiss

[Mike Baillargeon #15848]

Perfect right down to the triple whitewalls !!

Mike  #15848

[Bobby B]

That car is OVER the Top.........
                                             Bobby

[Walter Youshock]

Nice to see a black car without a red leather interior get some well deserved respect.  My favorite combination and that interior is total class.