1962 Cadilac fleet wood 60 series (Houston, TX)

1962 Cadilac fleet wood 60 series

n exceptional rust free life-long California car that is also a rare top-of-the range loaded Series Sixty Special Fleetwood. These luxurious cars carried a staggering original base price of 6366- and that was in 1962 dollars when you could actually buy something with them But wait- this is no ordinary Fleetwood. This original unrestored car could be the most famous 1962 Cadillac ever seen on the silver screen. It was owned by the 20th Century Fox studios for nearly a decade and used in numerous productions its most notable being one of the stars of the 1985 movie Cocoon and the 1988 sequel Cocoon The Return. The Cocoon movies were notable for their star-studded casts including Don Ameche Jessica Tandy Wiford Brimley Hume Cronyn Steve Gutenberg Courtney Cox and many others. The film won two Academy Awards but sadly none for its best supporting actor this magnificent Cadillac The sun visor was signed by almost every original cast member including Ameche and Brimley. Never restored this car is in exceptional original condition including its original interior that is in wonderful condition. The exterior was repainted prior to the studio purchasing the car in the early 1980 s and like almost every movie and TV car they sprayed the front clip with a flattening paint to eliminate reflections for the driving scenes. The front clip was repainted after the cars movie days were over as evidenced by a slight color variation from the doors to the front fenders. The car is rust free and extremely dry and solid. It is loaded with options including automatic dimming headlights signal seeking radio (Wonderbar) power antenna A C that has been completely rebuilt and blows ice cold power windows power vent windows automatic (vacuum) parking brake release power locks power seat cruise control power trunk release and the like. There is some wear and tear in the interior as one would expect from a 50 year old car namely the dash pad has some cracks and there is slight wear on the leather on the driver s seat. The exterior paint and bright work are in great condition but again are showing some age in areas. I would call the car a very nice driver-level unrestored car with an older repaint that has had great care and maintenance through the years. It is not a concourse car nor would anybody want to restore it. Everything works radio antenna A c power locks power windows etc. with the exception of the power vent windows are sticky- the regulators need to be cleaned and lubed with fresh grease. Also I have not tested the auto dimming headlights and I ll be damned if I know how to engage the cruise control. The car has been fully serviced (including fresh brake shoes hoses and wheel cylinders new exhaust rebuilt transmission new radial white wall tires etc.) and runs and drives wonderfully. Fly in and drive it home in air conditioned comfort. The car is ready for the road. It is a really solid smooth and comfortable old car in a way restored cars never seem to be able to capture. Think 1962 Cadillac s aren t star quality Besides the Cocoon movies how about My Cousin Vinnie Tin Men Dream girls or even Mad Men Everybody remembers when Cadillac was The Standard of the World and the 1962 models are one of everybody s favorite model years. Just ask Hollywood. The car comes with a show board with movie info and pictures of the car in both Cocoon films plus a copy of the title in 20th Century Fox s name. Very rarely does the opportunity come along to purchase a movie car that is actually worth owning and is an enjoyable and desirable classic car in its own right such as this one. I have owned this great Cadillac for almost four years and have had tons of fun with it. People get a real kick out of seeing the car at shows everybody remembers Cocoon But I need some room around here and more recent additions to the collection have captured my attention so rather than let this one sit I have priced it to sell quickly at far below what I have invested. This is a great old car with a great story- remember she s a star