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Title: 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Series 75 Limousine
Post by: GetMendoza on November 16, 2022, 11:08:33 AM
1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Series 75 Limousine


The car is based in Crete, Greece and we can help with any arrangements required to get it shipped to wherever the buyer is based.

At the moment we're seeking offers on the car.

If you have any questions or would like more pictures, video or any other information, please feel free to ask.


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Title: Re: 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Series 75 Limousine
Post by: Bryan J Moran on November 16, 2022, 03:22:34 PM
Looks like a 1970 front end.  What am I missing?
Title: Re: 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Series 75 Limousine
Post by: GetMendoza on November 16, 2022, 04:16:08 PM
Quote from: Bryan J Moran on November 16, 2022, 03:22:34 PMLooks like a 1970 front end.  What am I missing?

Hi Bryan, I'm not sure what you mean - can you only see one picture? I attached six to the post.
Title: Re: 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Series 75 Limousine
Post by: Cape Cod Fleetwood on November 16, 2022, 05:01:49 PM
Ummm, the car pictured is model year 1971. This is what the front of a 1970 Fleetwood Brougham looks like, I know this because I own it....

Title: Re: 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Series 75 Limousine
Post by: The Tassie Devil(le) on November 16, 2022, 06:19:45 PM
Could it be that the car was built at the end of 1970, in what the Americans call a 1971 car, but most other parts of the world don't start their models until the start of the new year.

I could never figure out how a car could be built in one year, and the model then called the next year model.   My 1972 Eldorado was built in October of 1971, so it should be referred to as a 1971 model, especially if it was registered prior to the commencement of 1972.

Bruce. >:D
Title: Re: 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Series 75 Limousine
Post by: J. Skelly on November 16, 2022, 10:23:52 PM
The new models for the next model year were typically introduced in September of the calendar year in the U.S. and Canada.  Thus a 1972 model would be introduced in September of 1971.  In addition, emission and safety standards changed from model year to model year so the model year would not correlate to the calendar year.  Plant changeover usually occurred in late July to start building the cars for the next model year.
Title: Re: 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Series 75 Limousine
Post by: GetMendoza on November 17, 2022, 05:15:47 AM
Quote from: Cape Cod Fleetwood on November 16, 2022, 05:01:49 PMUmmm, the car pictured is model year 1971. This is what the front of a 1970 Fleetwood Brougham looks like, I know this because I own it....



Interesting. I'll talk to the owner and find out - I'd assume the explanation is what the other commenters have said, though. If that is indeed the case, would it make sense or be the correct thing to do to amend the title of this post to 1971?
Title: Re: 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Series 75 Limousine
Post by: Bryan J Moran on November 17, 2022, 01:27:15 PM
Quote from: GetMendoza on November 17, 2022, 05:15:47 AMInteresting. I'll talk to the owner and find out - I'd assume the explanation is what the other commenters have said, though. If that is indeed the case, would it make sense or be the correct thing to do to amend the title of this post to 1971?

Yes, unquestionably the front end is 1971, no doubt.  But how it is registered and titled I have no idea.
Title: Re: 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Series 75 Limousine
Post by: GetMendoza on November 21, 2022, 09:01:32 AM
Quote from: Bryan J Moran on November 17, 2022, 01:27:15 PMYes, unquestionably the front end is 1971, no doubt.  But how it is registered and titled I have no idea.

I've amended the title/post now - I spoke to the owner who double-checked the paperwork to confirm that it is a 1971. Thanks for pointing it out, Bryan.

Just had another question for you or anyone else, where else do you think would be a good place to list the car?
Title: Re: 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Series 75 Limousine
Post by: billmorrow on December 05, 2022, 02:30:38 PM
you can try bring a trailer auction site (https://bringatrailer.com)..

just FWIW i had a .'59 series 75 imperial formal way back in the day.. i got it used from the SF cadillac dealer, not sure if it was when GM owned that dealership or the later dealer who sold that iconic building to ford lincoln division BUT it was about 1966.. the division window was cracked so i got a new one and installed it.. tricky job but do-able.. when up it gets hot in the driver compartment..
had that car for 20+ years.. wish i had it back now.. calif. license DXC 982.. sold it to a collector..
Title: Re: 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Series 75 Limousine
Post by: GetMendoza on December 07, 2022, 12:58:40 PM
Quote from: billmorrow on December 05, 2022, 02:30:38 PMyou can try bring a trailer auction site (https://bringatrailer.com)..

just FWIW i had a .'59 series 75 imperial formal way back in the day.. i got it used from the SF cadillac dealer, not sure if it was when GM owned that dealership or the later dealer who sold that iconic building to ford lincoln division BUT it was about 1966.. the division window was cracked so i got a new one and installed it.. tricky job but do-able.. when up it gets hot in the driver compartment..
had that car for 20+ years.. wish i had it back now.. calif. license DXC 982.. sold it to a collector..


Thanks for the tips, Bill, I appreciate it.
Title: Re: 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Series 75 Limousine
Post by: Cadillac Nut on December 07, 2022, 01:08:03 PM
This is a nice car.  I would try ebay,  better chance of finding buyers in Europe than here