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Extremely rare 1963 Cadillac high boy Flower Car / Hearse Combo used in funeral processions to carry flowers and caskets. This is a 1963 Cadillac Flower car built by Superior Coachworks in Ohio. The car is one of 28 that Superior made in 1963 and probably only one of several surviving. It is in need of total restoration .The cars unique features include suicide doors, flat top rear visor fiberglass roof, hydraulic stainless drop panel on the rear deck and also the high profile rear bed/rear door to accommodate a casket as well. All of the stainless is intact and in near perfect condition. The rollers are also still in the rear bed. I bought this flower car October 31st from a gentleman in PA. I had it shipped back here to Chicago within 2 days. My mechanic has gone through it. Replaced all the brake lines ,shoes, rebuilt cylinders, turned the drums ,pulled the tank, flushed it pressure tested it, replaced the sending unit, replaced the fuel lines , rebuilt the carburetor , installed a new fuel pump , located a missing hubcap to complete the set of 4 and threw a better set of matching balanced radial tires on it. The engine is a very strong runner and the trans. shifts clean. For a 6500 pound car this vehicle is very peppy The floor boards on the rear bed and behind the seats are deteriorated as all of this vintage and commercial style are, one of the lower outrigger supports is deteriorated as well . I was aware of all of this when I purchased it and have a steel fabricator friend who also was to be involved replacing that support and the floor boards. the windshield has a crack in it but all other glass is intact. I started this project by making it mechanically sound so I could drive it and have fun with it while visiting the mechanic, body shop and interior shop. This car unbelievably still has all of both custom and stock trim including the skirts. 1 of the skirts is missing some of the ribbed aluminum but both are solid .The front bumper lowers are deteriorated. The front bumper eyebrow trim on both sides is broken. The rockers are pretty rusty but the rest of the sheet metal exterior panels are in good condition as you can see from the picts. Within the last week I found my 59 Cadillac dream project. I must sell this rare rough gem as I only have room for 1 project at a time .I am only looking to sell her for what I have into her .I have over $7000 invested at this time. Selling for $5500 or best offer . Serious inquiries only, No Tire Kickers ,Picture Collectors or Dreamers.. Please Dave Link cell 630 212 2278
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yes it is
The car is still for sale. It is an active Ebay item as of last night. Here is the link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...254259377&rd=1 Thanx Dave 630 212 2278Comment
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I still want this car. To bad your not closer.Comment
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Auction ends Monday
Flower car auction ends Monday http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...254259377&rd=1Comment
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what ever became of this car?Comment
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