I bought a 1961 Cadillac Eldorado GM factory custom off craigslist

I have to agree with Gotgas. The family pic is my favorite of all the shots in this thread. Nads, have you had any luck on the lower aluminum trim?

 

I'm lucky, I got a great family, great friends too. It's been a good life for sure.

 

Thats a nice picture of all you together .How you been brother? What you been up too ? I agree block sanding sucks. How miles t bucket going ? Me and gray are slowing working on his 27 bucket

 

Doing great, hope to seeya soon.

 

hell yeah! at this point, you could quit, put your feet up, and feel like you've accomplished 10 lifetime's worth of adventures.

 

Just a long shot... is this your car here ??

 

Sure looks like a Pontiac to me!
The eight lugs are the giveaway.
KK

 

And the Pontiac sign in the back.

 

Didn't really think so but couldn't be sure. Had to ask...

 

That Pontiac is the X400, the last one of 5 I believe, Latham supercharged monster.

 

It is from the Chicago Auto Show though

 

Thanks Nads, looks like I came to the right place to find out.

 

Beautiful car !!

 

Just grand & congrats. Now for the dumb question on 61 converts what is the difference between the Devil, eldo & the eldo baritz.

 

Wow. Don't know how I missed this one. Awesome find and awesome job of preserving it! Go Nads!

 

Just wondering, how is the car doing these days??
Do you still have it?
Remembered reading this story years ago and had to read it again..

 

Got a real nice featured article in latest Cadillac Owners Club magazine.

 

Great to see the car in the same condition!


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Incredible Cadillac! I'm glad to see it's still in your capable hands. Looks fantastic!

 

I dont post often but had to tell you what an awesome find that was...brautiful job. I hope you never sell it.

 

thank you all, was gonna take her out this weekend but it's gonna be rainy.

 

Just got through reading your thread.
Very cool, you did a great job on the tidy up.

 

I'm not a big fan of cadillacs, but this one is cool. Great find!

 

That's beautiful!


Edit. Just finished reading the thread. Amazing work, beautiful Caddy. I hope yo see her in person one day

 

She’s definitely a special Ole Girl. Love riding in her, with the top down. Was so cool that we got it to run so easily. Made me so happy

 

@Nads whats the status on this ride. Still with you? Amazing car and story. I just saw this thread when it was bumped.

 

I still own her and she’s used regularly. I just maintain her and put gas in the tank.

 

How many miles have you put on it since you got it?