1959 Cadillac Barn Find

This was originally my wifes Grandfathers Caddy that was parked in the garage in 1976 when he passed away. I have been after them for twenty years to do something with it and they finally agreed to sell it to my wife for a 15th wedding anniversary present for me. FINALLY!! Its all mine!! Cant wait to head back up to North Carolina and dig it out of the barn and clean it up. Hopefully I will be able to get it running fairly easy and get to driving it. Im sure that will be easier said than done but hell, thats half the fun isnt it?





Never really been a Caddy or GM guy so I dont know much about it but I dig it alot and cant wait to see those fins cleaned up! Damn its LONG!

 

59 is pretty much the holy grail when it comes to Caddys, so i'm thinking you're a lucky man.
Can't wait to see this baby all prettied up.

 

She must love you! Nice one.

 

It won't be cheap...but it will be loads of fun! Stick with it, take lots of photos.

 

What was the original color,white?

 

is it a 2 or 4 door ?

 

Go Man Go! A '59 Caddy is on my bucket list. I'e wanted one since a kid, but never had the opportunity to own one.

Pics, We MUST have pics.

 

Looks like a 2 dr hardtop.

 

Cool. That's the ultimate cruiser.

 

It is a 2dr hardtop. I am not sure of the original color but I was guessing white as well. Ive got a pile of pics already and will take MANY more when I go get it.

 

Wow, that's incredible. I think everybody would like to own a '59 Cadillac.

 

Sweeeeet..... 59 caddy one of the prettiest cars built... Lucky you

 

wow, 59 is a banger of a year too.

Nice find

 

Wow, thats unreal!!! Congrats, and happy anniversary.

 

Lucky you.. " Never really been a Caddy or GM guy" Well you are now.....Enjoy.

 

when you head back south, look me up. exit 57 or 63 on i-95 walterboro exit.

 

Cue up Dwight Yoakam Long White Cadillac and cruise

 

Congrats! What are your plans for it? Get it running and keep it as-is or full restoration?

 

hope the frame is in good shape. Looks to be sitting mighty close to that old damp barn floor.

 

Cool - good that your persistance paind off. It will look good all shined up.

 

Very cool you got your grandfathers car & its a 59 Caddy! Im into those cars & know a bit about them. I also have some parts & often get 59`s in. If you have any questions PM me & I`ll try to help.
Good luck with that killer ride!

 

Following this one, green with envy!

 

Those taillights or SOOO overdone! j/k Nice score (finally!) I love Fords but yep I love those old Caddies.

 

please keep it original
it's a time capsule

great car

 

Looks like its too far gone and you need to sell it for scrap...

Congrats on 15 years and the car!

 

Very cool

 

Only thing that could make it better is if were PINK. That is a great car.

 

Wow, great find! And, it's a family car!
Hopefully the mice didn't find a way inside the interior.
The car was only 17 years old when he parked it.

Must me low mileage?

Do you know why it was parked? Engine trouble or Grandpa quit driving (front fenders show a few signs of "parking by sound")?

Post some additional photos!

 

Ack, I agree with the above poster, another one on MY bucket list...damn you're a lucky man! Post more pics please!

 

A true American icon....one of those cars that looks and rides great stock. Marvelous engineering for its' time. Unless it has severe issues, it should be considered an investment as you restore it. Javier got in a little too deep on this one, but you might want to read this thread to know what will help you make some decisions: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=356515