Cadillac & LaSalle Club Discussion Forum

Cadillac & LaSalle Club Forums => General Discussion => Topic started by: Oz Power on June 20, 2014, 11:50:48 PM

Title: Professional inspection needed
Post by: Oz Power on June 20, 2014, 11:50:48 PM
I am looking at buying 1960 Cadillac Convertible  60 series. 
I would like to hire a professional to view and thoroughly inspect the car for mechanical , authenticity etc.
Does anybody know how  I would go about doing this before I buy.

Thanks

Joe
Title: Re: Professional inspection needed
Post by: Dave Shepherd on June 21, 2014, 09:02:43 AM
Joe, where is the car?
Title: Re: Professional inspection needed
Post by: D.Yaros on June 21, 2014, 11:30:03 AM
http://www.automobileinspections.com/Index.asp (http://www.automobileinspections.com/Index.asp)

I used them and was more than satisfied with the result.
Title: Re: Professional inspection needed
Post by: C.R. Patton II on June 22, 2014, 12:08:25 AM


Hello Joe

Before you pay an appraiser or purchase a vehicle I suggest that you LEARN about the era, history and model that you are interested.  This will allow you to be a knowledgeable buyer. If you are not a CLC National and region member near your residence you will also lose out on the opportunity to discuss the model with other experienced members and owners.

Please take the extra time to become a conscientious consumer instead of a drowning minnow in deep water.
Title: Re: Professional inspection needed
Post by: Oz Power on September 01, 2014, 10:17:38 AM
I have found a 1960 Caddy convertible series 62 in Maine, Portland.
I have taken the advice of other CLC national members to organise an inspection done by automobile inspections service.
I checked the body plate details via photos and it appears to be right combinations etc.

However, I wondered if there are any members in Maine who could assist me with a second opinion on the vehicle before I buy. this is because members will know the nuances of that particular model and a key eye can spot some of the issues that someone else may not.

Title: Re: Professional inspection needed
Post by: Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621 on September 01, 2014, 10:37:11 AM
CLC Member Brian Rachlin (76Eldo) specializes in this service and also happens to own a 1960 Series 62 Convertible so he would be the man to consult.

Title: Re: Professional inspection needed
Post by: dolph4golf on September 01, 2014, 12:47:03 PM
I agree that Brian would be the perfect guy to help you!

Offline 76eldo

    Posts: 2883
        CLC Member
        CLC Member #22443
    Name: Brian Rachlin

Good luck!

Title: Re: Professional inspection needed
Post by: 76eldo on September 01, 2014, 02:24:44 PM
I have spoken to Joe and looked at a couple of things online for him previously.
I'm up for it. Thanks for the kind words.

Brian
Title: Re: Professional inspection needed
Post by: Dan LeBlanc on September 03, 2014, 07:11:55 AM
I'm about 5 hours from Portland in New Brunswick, Canada.  I'll be passing through Portland on my way to and from Fall Hershey if you need assistance.
Title: Re: Professional inspection needed
Post by: Oz Power on September 06, 2014, 11:52:04 PM
Thanks Dan. At this stage I think I have it organized. but I appreciate your offer for assistance.

Title: Re: Professional inspection needed
Post by: 76eldo on October 11, 2014, 07:24:02 PM
I'm at O'Hare airport in  Chicago waiting to board for my flight back to Phila.

I was able to put together a good deal for a beautiful Hampton Blue 1960 62 series convertible for Joe.  Joe is happy, the seller is almost happy, and I'm flying home after flying out this morning.

Long day.