1970 Cadillac Fleetwood 75

This motor car is being sold as part of an overseas collection. It has been imported under the Bonhams temporary admission customs bond and is therefore subject to the lower rate 5% import tax if the car is to remain in the UK & purchased by a private individual. The 5% is calculated on the final selling price. For example, if the car sells for £6,000, then £300 is added, making the total amount payable of £6,300.

The winning bidder will receive a receipt for the final hammer value, and proof that HMRC fees are paid. If the car is subsequently exported abroad within 30 days then these fees are refundable.

A company buying the car will have to pay VAT on the hammer price, as well as duty + VAT.

Lastly, there will be a nominal administration fee of £350 for processing the NOVA application, and payable direct to the shipping company. A completed and processed NOVA will provide you formal proof that all duties & taxes are paid in UK and thus allow you to register the vehicle with the DVLA. UK Registration not included, but the shipping company can you a quotation on request.

In common with the majority of cars in this collection, this vehicle has been on static display for a number of years and there is no history available beyond that displayed in our photography section.

We have not started or driven the car so cannot vouch for its mechanical viability or functionality. It will require recommissioning prior to road use and is sold ‘as seen’.

It is available for view and inspection at our HQ near Abingdon and we will be delighted to show the car to you and/or your appointed engineer.

We haven’t tried to start or drive this LHD automatic Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine and can therefore only attest to its cosmetic condition.

We know that the chassis number is S0167831644755270.

We know that, today, the odometer reads just 11,944 miles.

We know it was living in or around St. Louis, Missouri, from at least 1994 until 2000 and we also know that it was shipped to Dubai in 2002.

It was bought for the vendor’s collection of static display vehicles in 2013.

First things first – you should be warned that this car has quite a dramatic presence.

In other words, it’s absolutely enormous.

It’s over 20ft long, takes up most of the horizon, and parts of it are in different post codes.

From a distance, this giant black behemoth presents pretty well.

The bodywork is broadly free of any dinks, dents and creases of significance and the shut lines and panel gaps look consistent and even.

Get closer, and the bubbling and corrosion become apparent.

There is bubbling, rust and flaking in the base of the front and rear wings on both sides, in the sills beneath them, and around the rear screen.

There’s also bubbling in the o/s/r door.

There are scratches and scuffs on most panels. Something has been spilled on the boot lid which, despite our best efforts to date, we have been unable to open.

The wheels look OK, as does most of the chrome.

The interior has fared rather better overall, but is nonetheless rather tired and dusty-looking and in need of some serious cleaning.

The upholstery, front and back, is a combination of black leather and a Jacquard-like patterned fabric.

The front, rear and pop-up middle row of seats are all in decent condition.

The black carpets look to be largely OK, as do the door cards, although some controls are missing from the driver’s door.

The fabric trim around the doors is frayed and torn in several places.

The dashboard, instruments, gear selector and steering wheel all seem to be in decent shape.

We can’t make any claims about the functionality of switches, knobs, levers, toggles, buttons, dials or other electrics as we haven’t tried to start or drive the vehicle.

There is a fair bit of rust and flaking in evidence along both sills. Clearly, you’ll want to see it for yourself and assess the extent and significance of it.

The (massive) engine and engine bay look very dusty but everything seems to be in its right and proper place.

The car doesn’t come with any history or service records.

Currently, it has neither an MoT certificate nor a V5. It must be registered in the country of your choice and you will need to contact the appropriate vehicle licensing agency for instructions on how to do this.

The papers shown in the gallery are photocopies. They do not constitute any kind of licensing or registration certification whatsoever.

We haven’t tried to start or drive the car so our understanding of it is somewhat limited.

While there are undoubtedly some corrosion issues to tackle, this low mileage Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine may still have enough underling quality and class to make restoring it to its former glory worthwhile - provided, of course, that the engine and mechanicals are amenable to recommissioning.

We’re confident to offer this car for auction with an estimate of £6,000 - £12,000, plus Bonhams bond payment and £250 NOVA fee.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; we are open weekdays 9am-5pm, to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.