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Title: 1964 station wagon by Victor Coach
Post by: jwwseville60 on October 29, 2024, 07:08:40 AM
It survived!
No Im not buying it. One 63 wagon was enough!

https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1964-cadillac-deville-pittsburgh-pa-577771
Title: Re: 1964 station wagon by Victor Coach
Post by: James Landi on October 29, 2024, 08:00:09 AM
John, looking for some expert commentary on this one... that back window deflector is an odd design flourish, and looks expensive... the interior looks to be original, and a "high end" option.  This one has to have had an interesting ownership history... a rara avis for certain. 
Title: Re: 1964 station wagon by Victor Coach
Post by: jwwseville60 on October 29, 2024, 08:08:59 AM
The New Cadillac Database has a picture of this car.
Looks like the original firemist turquoise blue paint.
Victor Coach (and Cantor?) used the rear sunscreen as a signature element.
Unique wire wheels?
Also, below is a 1965 version by Cantor.

https://newcadillacdatabase.org/static/CDB/Dbas_txt/Drm62-64.htm

http://coachbuilt.com/bui/c/cantor/cantor.htm
Title: Re: 1964 station wagon by Victor Coach
Post by: James Landi on October 29, 2024, 08:22:12 AM
John, Thanks for the link... some terrific pictures of custom Cadillacs. Victor Coach apparently designed a great concept.  The one you discovered looks to be a worthy candidate for a good CLC home.  Thanks for posting along with the additional information. James
Title: Re: 1964 station wagon by Victor Coach
Post by: jwwseville60 on October 29, 2024, 08:32:29 AM
I wonder what it would look like with a really good wash inside and out?
It might be a presentable runner in rough original condition.
Hmmmmmm.....
Title: Re: 1964 station wagon by Victor Coach
Post by: jwwseville60 on October 29, 2024, 09:57:44 AM
Open AI
Title: Re: 1964 station wagon by Victor Coach
Post by: Bryan J Moran on October 29, 2024, 12:32:04 PM
Quote from: jwwseville60 on October 29, 2024, 09:57:44 AMOpen AI

Given that Cadillac was a status vehicle in those days, it is surprising they did not build an SUV, er, station wagon for the Mrs or the house staff to drive.   
Title: Re: 1964 station wagon by Victor Coach
Post by: Ralph Messina CLC 4937 on October 29, 2024, 02:26:38 PM
John, they'd look mighty nice parked side by side......just sayin' ;)
Title: Re: 1964 station wagon by Victor Coach
Post by: jwwseville60 on October 29, 2024, 09:00:54 PM
Lots of rust holes in the rear. I fear the floor pans and frame may be gone.
Title: Re: 1964 station wagon by Victor Coach
Post by: James Landi on October 30, 2024, 06:42:41 AM
Doing a little Google research: apparently Victor produced this one bespoke car, so it may have additional value.
Title: Re: 1964 station wagon by Victor Coach
Post by: Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621 on October 30, 2024, 07:37:31 AM
I never heard of this coachbuilder before. Is anything known about it- Ie, years in business, production, types of models offered etc?
Title: Re: 1964 station wagon by Victor Coach
Post by: J. Skelly on October 30, 2024, 08:30:22 AM
that tailgate is loaded with Bondo
Title: Re: 1964 station wagon by Victor Coach
Post by: Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621 on October 30, 2024, 08:40:08 AM
I noticed the PA Bicentennial license plate issued in 1976.
Title: Re: 1964 station wagon by Victor Coach
Post by: Cadillac Jack 82 on October 30, 2024, 03:39:36 PM
I posted this earlier for you John.  You should go for gold!  Hahaha!
Title: Re: 1964 station wagon by Victor Coach
Post by: 76Caddy on October 30, 2024, 04:12:16 PM
Is that an Eldorado wagon beside it? Passenger side.

Tim
Title: Re: 1964 station wagon by Victor Coach
Post by: Big Fins on October 30, 2024, 04:46:30 PM
Quote from: 76Caddy on October 30, 2024, 04:12:16 PMIs that an Eldorado wagon beside it? Passenger side.

Tim

It's a Cadillac something. You can see the Cadillac script in the mirror.
Title: Re: 1964 station wagon by Victor Coach
Post by: jwwseville60 on October 30, 2024, 05:47:38 PM
This car would make a nice, non-running corner display vehicle.
I think it might be cheaper to do a Caddy wagon conversion from scratch. (?)
Title: Re: 1964 station wagon by Victor Coach
Post by: jwwseville60 on October 30, 2024, 07:38:10 PM
Hubcaps?
Title: Re: 1964 station wagon by Victor Coach
Post by: 2011DTS on October 31, 2024, 08:24:48 PM
The Reserve has been met with a bid of $3,900 five days left on the auction.
Yes that is a 1970 Eldorado Sport Wagon parked on the left side of the 64 Wagon, in several pictures you can see the front edge of the left front fender and the cornering light in one of the photos. It would be a more interesting car bacause they used a one piece lift gate off of the Lamans/Regal wagons of that era so less complex then a tailgate.