Classics like the Duesenberg never seem to go out of style, even neoclassics like the Excalibur, with visionaries using all sorts of starters upon which they can emulate their dream car. In this case, what we have here began as a 1978 Cadillac DeVille, with the side doors and most of the interior remaining as such. I’m not quite sure what some of the remainder is, but to the seller, that’s the beauty here, as he believes it’s a one-of-a-kind offering that you’ll never see another one exactly like. If you’re ready to drive this one home, it’s down in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and can be spotted here on Craigslist. Bring along a bag of dough that contains $14,500 inside.
Rocco B., thank you for sending the tip here! The creator may have come close to hitting his mark from the windshield forward on the side view, and I’m guessing he was a fan of the Excalibur Phaeton. However, what really caught my eye in the beginning was how much the side rear quarters reminded me of a Gremlin, based on just the trajectory, that is until I got to the rear-end view and figured out that was actually a suitcase of some sort mounted over the back bumper.
The owner knows little about the origin here, other than telling us this car was originally put together in California, though he doesn’t know who built it. Not much else is mentioned regarding the exterior either, so the pictures will have to represent the outside since the seller knows such limited information. The top does have an elegant appearance, and the saddle bag looks like it serves as a trunk, so if you’re a light packer maybe you can get a few days’ worth of travel accessories in there. One detail is for certain, and that is this car is titled as a 1978 Cadillac.
Inside, things remain mostly Cadillac, with the obvious exceptions being the aftermarket Grant steering wheel and a modern Clarion stereo system. It’s pretty cool that this one’s also got a CB radio, so you can hear what the truckers have to say as you drive along the interstates of America, but waving to them through the sunroof as their air horns sound won’t be possible, as the glass on top is now in a fixed position. For their age, the interior components seem to remain in very nice condition, with the low mileage of 47,000 helping here. The ad copy mentions that the A/C blows cold, but in the accompanying video, the seller says the air conditioning is no longer functional.
The Cadillac drivetrain has been retained, with the seller assuring potential buyers that the engine is still running well. Everything looks tidy and in good order in the bay underneath the folding hood, and we also get to go on a test ride during the video, with the car seeming to be driving ably. I’m certain the attention-getting factor is off-the-charts here, along with the potential to generate unlimited amounts of questions at every car gathering you attend. Is this one something you’d be interested in adding to your collection?
Good golly Molly. Awkward from ANY angle.
I would definitely turn my head if I saw that thing!
In the opposite direction?
You got the joke
So you don’t vomit on your shoes?
Those are Jeep bumpers.
More than anything, I’d like to k own the history of this thing? If it truly is a one-off, whoever put it together was quite the craftsman. I can also appreciate it more than an Excalibur or a Tiffany, because of its status. These neo-classics certainly have a following, ut personally, I can only enjoy them as oddities.
So apparently Grandpa Munster retires to Florida and got busy in his workshop….
At least the ask is less than 30k
Proof that money and good taste do not necessarily go hand in hand.
No, not unless your name is huggy bear.
Three-quarters of the thing is the front end. I’d like to know what the ’78 Cadillac was guilty of, to have this done to it.
When you guys feature one of these “creations”, you really should preface them with a message stating: “The following images contain disturbing scenes not suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.”
I don’t see the oversized ashtray, for the Cuban cigar. And no hat rack, for the fedora? What gives?
Yes a real head turner, but for all the wrong reasons.
Dagnabbit, now I gotta see the chiropractor :^(
Every retro classic I have ever seen makes me think of Cheech and Chong.
This is hideous and I always like these creations
While the polyester leisure suit and white shoes are down from the attic after yesterdays Barn Find Caddy abomination, comes this tribute to an understandably “unknown “ builder.
Better man than me: at least he finished this project.
Some people never learn…
I really like the neo-classic cars from the late 70s into the 80s…but this…this…this is an abomination! If it were a convertible, then it’d be cool. But that rear roof line…BLECH!!! Cool from the B-pillar forward though. If it were priced right (aka much cheaper…), it’d be worth cutting the roof off – that rear trunk phaeton-style setup would look pretty good!
Im sorry. But this atrocity should not be in the same conversation as Duesenbrg
Ugly!!!!
I can’t even comment. 🤮
I think it has lots of potential to be something really cool with a lot of fiberglass or metal fab.
Run Forest, run!
What can I say that hasn’t already been said? 8-0
Turning heads AND stomachs. Yeesh!
Wondering what that poor Caddy did to deserve this!? And I like Excalibur’s but this is an abomination.
That is perhaps the ugliest “car” I’ve ever seen. Of course it’s in Florida!
The “descent” wheels will be perfect for your trip to automotive Hell.