As per the headline, I tried and failed several times so when this came up for sale I could not resist.
Only 2600 of both the Park Avenue and the Town Sedan were made in 1962, no figures available for ratio. These were a shorter car than the Deville by around a foot, this is still 215 inches. This Park Ave is a one Pennsylvania owner 38.5k mile car. The interior is almost like new with all extras available taken by the original owner, bar Cruise Control. The original invoice says he bought rear defrost package too, but can find no evidence of it ! Odd... Electric windows, inc vents ! Electric Seats, semi bucket option in leather, AC, power trunk and Soft Ray Tinted glass, Power locks and the Autronic Eye headlight dipping thing. Here in 62 I think you could order a heater and carpets Ha ha !
I have the sales invoice, instruction booklet and service book, might be called protecto plate? Has a little tag with engine number on door frame. Seems to have been stored off a dirt track road from the amount of stones and dirt I removed from the bottom of the bumpers. Was undercoated from new and its held up well. Rubber perished in quite a few places, bumpers need rechromed, but for 57 years old not too shabby ! Had a little paint here and there, but not all over. Engine bay grubby, but should look better when degreased. Original spare tyre still in trunk but damaged sidewall, no idea why they kept it and will be replaced by a non WW to save some cash.
I've got the shop manual on the way with some consumable items from Rock Auto, delivery and taxes for that was $130 with parts cost $90, so an expensive maintainance bill ! Its taking forever to get the new registration plates to allow me to drive it on the road here, very frustrating, but must be patient ! maybe in around 3 or 4 weeks.
Posting this up as had a few requests to keep in touch and post some pics.
Would still like an Imperial, but no room for 2 cars at the moment.
Been getting lots of help and advice on the Caddy forum where folk are as nice as they are on this one ! Was not easy getting this here, lots of hurdles, but think its worth it now.
Anyone who can offer advice and help with running it would be much appreciated.
Have a good day everyone !
Only 2600 of both the Park Avenue and the Town Sedan were made in 1962, no figures available for ratio. These were a shorter car than the Deville by around a foot, this is still 215 inches. This Park Ave is a one Pennsylvania owner 38.5k mile car. The interior is almost like new with all extras available taken by the original owner, bar Cruise Control. The original invoice says he bought rear defrost package too, but can find no evidence of it ! Odd... Electric windows, inc vents ! Electric Seats, semi bucket option in leather, AC, power trunk and Soft Ray Tinted glass, Power locks and the Autronic Eye headlight dipping thing. Here in 62 I think you could order a heater and carpets Ha ha !
I have the sales invoice, instruction booklet and service book, might be called protecto plate? Has a little tag with engine number on door frame. Seems to have been stored off a dirt track road from the amount of stones and dirt I removed from the bottom of the bumpers. Was undercoated from new and its held up well. Rubber perished in quite a few places, bumpers need rechromed, but for 57 years old not too shabby ! Had a little paint here and there, but not all over. Engine bay grubby, but should look better when degreased. Original spare tyre still in trunk but damaged sidewall, no idea why they kept it and will be replaced by a non WW to save some cash.
I've got the shop manual on the way with some consumable items from Rock Auto, delivery and taxes for that was $130 with parts cost $90, so an expensive maintainance bill ! Its taking forever to get the new registration plates to allow me to drive it on the road here, very frustrating, but must be patient ! maybe in around 3 or 4 weeks.
Posting this up as had a few requests to keep in touch and post some pics.
Would still like an Imperial, but no room for 2 cars at the moment.
Been getting lots of help and advice on the Caddy forum where folk are as nice as they are on this one ! Was not easy getting this here, lots of hurdles, but think its worth it now.
Anyone who can offer advice and help with running it would be much appreciated.
Have a good day everyone !
