Don't Laugh, You Know You Want a Ride in This Cadillac

Apr 15, 2024,00:28 AM
 

(before you die, not after). The auction listing says:

This 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman Brougham is a 60,967 actual mile example from new. The car retains its original Cotillion White paint, blue interior and full white padded vinyl roof. It features a 472ci V8 engine and automatic transmission. The Talisman package option features four-place seating in Medici crushed velour, full length center consoles with writing set in front and rear vanity, seat back pockets, reclining passenger seat, special Turbine wheel covers, assist straps, deep pile carpeting and stand up hood ornament. Standard and optional equipment includes power dual comfort seats, power windows, power door locks, tilt/telescoping steering column, cruise control, automatic climate control, remote trunk release, power steering, power brakes, AM/FM radio with integrated 8-track player and seldom-seen matching deluxe pillow and bathrobe.

Wouldn't that be great protection for your best watch when you want to go out on the town? Wrapped in your Medici crushed velour robe, head resting on the pillow, taking notes about important things in your mind, having a drink from the rear seat locker, etc. Who needs Full Self Driving when you have a chauffeur or a car like this? (No valet parking please!)

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DETAILED SPECS

Length: 6000 mm / 236 in

Width: 2030 mm / 80 in

Height: 1400 mm / 56 in

Wheelbase: 3400 mm / 133 in

Front track:  1600 mm / 63 in

Rear track: 1600 mm / 63 in

Weight: 2400 kg / 5300 lbs

Torque 500 Nm / 365 ft lbs @ 2000 RPM

Horses  153 kW / 205 hp net

Top Speed 190 km/h 120 mph

Fuel Economy (nil) 10 mpg

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A Magnificent Land Yacht!

 
 By: Steve E : April 15th, 2024-00:54
Just needs a long stretch of smooth fresh asphalt.

"Long Stretch"

 
 By: cazalea : April 15th, 2024-01:02
Yes, that's the correct terminology. Long driveway and garage too!

Superb description!

 
 By: amanico : April 15th, 2024-06:34

It’s got

 
 By: EinPa : April 15th, 2024-01:22
Mafia hostage trunk

No bodies in the trunk

 
 By: cazalea : April 15th, 2024-19:03
It's clean (especially not even fingerprints) ...  

:))))

 
 By: amanico : April 15th, 2024-06:33

Where there's a will...

 
 By: mdg : April 15th, 2024-21:10
...and there must have been a bench seat option : )

In regards to style or performance I much prefer my dad's '62 Coupe de Ville. Then again, his Caddy didn't have that pinky finger diameter strut brace. ;-)

 
 By: InDebtButOnTime : April 15th, 2024-03:38
- Like this but pop's car was cream white. A classy floater if there ever was one. ...  

That's better!

 
 By: amanico : April 15th, 2024-06:35

I NEED that bathrobe!

 
 By: Gregineugene : April 15th, 2024-04:21

Well... Not for me. :)

 
 By: amanico : April 15th, 2024-06:35

I can hear the stereo playing …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : April 15th, 2024-08:17
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So can I ...

 
 By: kjkt3 : April 15th, 2024-09:11

Closest I came to this was a white Riviera convertible with red leather

 
 By: cazalea : April 15th, 2024-15:55
I miss it too. But wait! There was also the Chrysler Imperial Crown Coupe, 19 foot long 2-door black & white with white leather Sigh … ...  

A land yacht to be sure.

 
 By: Thomas_3 : April 15th, 2024-13:16

Cotillion white paint and Medici crushed velour…

 
 By: RabidManatee : April 15th, 2024-13:33
What’s not to love!?

LOL. Good image!

 
 By: amanico : April 15th, 2024-16:08

I was told it was easy to drive

 
 By: cazalea : April 15th, 2024-19:18
If you have a rear-end accident, you deny it, saying "The front of the car was in the next county, I can't be responsible for what happens to the back end..."

Brings back MANY memories... Drove A Caddy....

 
 By: enjoythemusic : April 15th, 2024-17:17
Mom had the 72 Caddie land yacht and while it didn't float like a modern Bentley / Rolls, it did 'whaff about' gently and smoothly. Lots of weight, you really feel it, and plenty of room for eight underage teenagers. Was the first car i ever drove 'often'... 

My first car was a white Oldsmobile, maybe that's why I like this

 
 By: cazalea : April 15th, 2024-19:16
Like this: I can't remember the interior but it was probably a mix of fabric and vinyl I also had an Olds Touring Sedan, dark blue with dark blue leather that was pretty sweet Not velour though ...  

Love it!

 
 By: enjoythemusic : April 15th, 2024-22:56

Cool car, but I didn't want to own one,

 
 By: clemens m : April 15th, 2024-18:09
the gas prices here in Austria would eat up most of my watch funds. This is the classic "Mob Car" for me, I always imagine some italo-american gentlemen in bordeaux suits with skinny ties on the front seats and at least one dead body, plastic bags and a s... 

No bodies in the trunk

 
 By: cazalea : April 15th, 2024-19:02
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Phew, luckily not... ;)

 
 By: clemens m : April 15th, 2024-20:32

I had this Jag van den plas

 
 By: cazalea : April 15th, 2024-22:54
Lambs wool carpets & fold-down picnic tables but no crushed velvet … ...  

Wow, impressive beast.

 
 By: amanico : April 16th, 2024-00:19