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#132 of 345 Do we like this one? by parm

Feb 24, 2009 (10:38 am)

Replying to: parm (Feb 12, 2009 11:13 am)
http://www.hemmings.com/users/158490/ride/1997.html
 
I'm not making a play for this one and I don't even know if it's for sale, but I think it's an interesting look. The owner put on some modified rear fender skirts in order show off the Torque Thrusts. I normally look the other way when I see a Cadillac that's been "tarted up", but this one doesn't offend me - probably because the deviation from stock is pretty subtle. Actually, I think it's kind of cool.
 
A bone stock '64 Deville convertible in similar condition is probably worth around $20,000 (anyone with a different opinion?). What's this one worth? The speakers under the front dash are disturbing to me. Hopefully, nothing was cut to make that happen.
 
Let the debate begin . . . . . . .

#133 of 345 Re: Do we like this one? [parm] by andre1969

Feb 24, 2009 (10:45 am)

Replying to: parm (Feb 24, 2009 10:38 am)
Normally I'm not crazy about customized cars, but I do like that one. I kinda like those modified fender skirts. Don't really care for the radio in the glovebox, but that probably kept him from butchering the dash.
 
Those front speakers might not have done too much damage, depending on how they're attached to the dash above. Looks like the only real damage was to the glovebox liner. I dunno how hard it would be to find a replacement these days.

#134 of 345 Re: Do we like this one? [parm] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Feb 24, 2009 (10:50 am)

Replying to: parm (Feb 24, 2009 10:38 am)
I'd say that since the color is not a good one, and that it's been customized somewhat, that in today's market about $17.5K seems right.

#135 of 345 Re: Do we like this one? [parm] by fintail

Feb 24, 2009 (11:42 am)

Replying to: parm (Feb 24, 2009 10:38 am)
From a first impression I don't care for it. I don't love the color, and I think customizing a luxury car can be very dangerous. Although for that one I guess it would be easy to make it original again.

#136 of 345 Re: Do we like this one? [parm] by euphonium

Feb 24, 2009 (12:16 pm)

Replying to: parm (Feb 24, 2009 10:38 am)
Bile Green is not my favorite color.
 
Metallic Dark Red with a White top and Mexican hat wheel covers would help. The wheels look very out of place.
 
The modified skirts do look good.

#137 of 345 . by fintail

Feb 24, 2009 (12:25 pm)

I saw this unrestored car in a parking lot a couple years ago, and I took a pic with my phone....good color

#138 of 345 Re: . [fintail] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Feb 24, 2009 (12:57 pm)

Replying to: fintail (Feb 24, 2009 12:25 pm)
Cadillac converts of that era look best in gold and silver metallics IMO. I don't think the ragtop looks good in black. White is neutral, red is not so good--looks like a fire engine. A light blue or green metallic is okay. These are "glittery" cars---they should glitter all over.

#139 of 345 Yuck! by isellhondas

Feb 24, 2009 (3:33 pm)

My opinion for what it's worth.
 
I wouldn't buy that for 5000.00!

#140 of 345 Re: . [Mr_Shiftright] by andre1969

Feb 24, 2009 (4:25 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 24, 2009 12:57 pm)
Cadillac converts of that era look best in gold and silver metallics IMO. I don't think the ragtop looks good in black. White is neutral, red is not so good--looks like a fire engine. A light blue or green metallic is okay. These are "glittery" cars---they should glitter all over.
 
I think my favorite color would be one of those light, silvery greens or blues. I actually don't like silver on those older cars, because I think that it clashes kinda funny with the chrome, and just doesn't look right. Plus, IMO at least, they really didn't do silver very well in those days..it seemed kinda weak and shallow in those days, like a Coors beer can.
 
As for red, I don't think a 60's Caddy would look good in just a normal, non-metallic red. It worked on cars like my '57 DeSoto or '85 Silverado, because those two are two-toned...white roof and lower body accent. I guess a white convertible top might help dilute some of that red on a Caddy, but it's still too much. And two-toning was out by the 60's, so there wasn't that option to help tone it down. I think a deeper metallic red or burgundy/wine color would be nice, though.

#141 of 345 Re: . [andre1969] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Feb 24, 2009 (4:33 pm)

Replying to: andre1969 (Feb 24, 2009 4:25 pm)
Yes I see your point about silver. And burgundy, while an "old-fashioned" color, might look okay. But dark colors make the car look massive, and kind of hides those sharp edges (which are attractive).

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