1952 Cadillac Fleetwood

Description 22,300 Miles, per owner, when taken on consignment Frame-On California Restoration beginning 1998 Rebuilt 1959 Cadillac 390 Engine 12-Volt Conversion Electric Fuel Pump Nostalgia AC Power Steering Power Seats Power Windows Power Antenna Four-wheel drum brakes Rear Air Shocks Diamond Back II Wide Whitewalls Correct-style Steele Wheels with Cadillac Sombrero Covers 1952 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD SIXTY SPECIAL Detailed Vehicle & Restoration History VIN 526015101 22,290+* miles currently indicated OVERVIEW A frame-on restoration began in California in 1998. The car has subsequently benefited from continued maintenance, repair and thoughtful upgrades. The present owner purchased the Cadillac in November 2017. The Cadillac is best understood as a restomod: it retains the formal appearance and major character of the original Fleetwood while incorporating selected mechanical, electrical and convenience improvements intended to make it more reliable and pleasant to drive. RESTORATION & FINISH The car was originally black. During restoration it was refinished in Toyota 1F3 Silver/Satin Pearl, a 2002-2003 Toyota color, with the same finish carried through the painted interior surfaces. The interior was renewed with new upholstery and carpeting. Chrome and stainless components were restored to a high standard. Selected Cadillac decorative hardware, including the front and rear Cadillac V emblems, received 24-karat gold plating. POWERTRAIN The original 331-cubic-inch engine is no longer installed. The car uses a rebuilt 1959 Cadillac 390 V8. Restoration documentation includes substantial engine-machine work performed in California in 1998. The Cadillac Jetaway transmission is dated 1960. Prior-owner history states the donor transmission had approximately 44,600 miles when acquired. The transmission later received additional service, resealing and leak repair during current ownership. ELECTRICAL, FUEL & CONVENIENCE The car was converted to 12 volts with gauges modified accordingly. Pertronix electronic ignition replaced the original points/condenser system. An electric fuel pump was installed to improve fuel delivery and reduce vapor-lock concerns. Factory power steering, power seat, power windows and power radio antenna are retained. The front-door power-window mechanisms were updated with modern electric components for improved reliability. A Nostalgia Air aftermarket air-conditioning system was discreetly installed behind the factory radio location. The factory signal-seeking radio itself was removed as part of that installation; an aftermarket AM/FM/CD radio is mounted below the center of the dashboard. BRAKES, SUSPENSION, WHEELS & TIRES The Cadillac retains four-wheel drum brakes and has received documented brake maintenance. Rear air shocks were added during earlier ownership. Correct-style steel wheels were restored and fitted with Diamond Back II 235/75R15 wide-whitewall tires and period-correct Cadillac Sombrero full wheel covers. MILEAGE The odometer currently indicates approximately 22,275 miles. It was reset when the restoration was completed. Original total mileage accumulated before restoration is unknown; therefore the figure is stated only as current indicated mileage and may increase modestly while the car continues to be driven during the sales period. SCREEN HISTORY The Cadillac was featured as a picture car in the 2019 motion picture Mob Town. The car is visible in the finished film and is supported by production, behind-the-scenes and official promotional/trailer imagery. The glove-box door retains a handwritten inscription placed there at the conclusion of filming by director Danny A. Abeckaser. The Cadillac was subsequently used in the Hallmark movie Christmas Spectacular, filmed locally in Kingston, New York, in 2022. DOCUMENTATION The owner retains extensive invoices, receipts, restoration records and service documentation dating from the 1998 California restoration through current ownership. The complete documentation file can be made available to seriously interested prospective buyers for review. * mileage will be higher based on miles driven since this document was printed