I’ll admit it, I’m a sucker for a ’60s Cadillac, especially the extravagant, Fleetwood-bodied Sixty Specials. If you ask me which year is my favorite, the answer might well depend on the vintage of the Caddy I’m looking at (although I don’t especially care for the 1960 or ’69 models—sorry, bookends), so it might just be because it’s the one in front of me, but this ’67 Fleetwood Brougham looks awfully appealing. An odometer reading of only 26,457 miles doesn’t hurt; nor does an enticingly low current bid of $5,400 as of this writing, with no reserve. Let’s check out this beauty here on eBay out of Happy Valley, Oregon, with thanks to our friend Matt Williams for sending it our way!
While the perimeter frame and 133-inch wheelbase were carried over from 1966, the ’67 Fleetwood got new styling, making this (and the largely similar ’68) perhaps the cleanest-looking Cadillac of the decade. Obviously there’s no disguising this car’s bulk, but crisply tailored sheetmetal and elegant, restrained detailing—note, for example, the way the chrome rocker panel trim along the rear quarter panel rises to follow the line of the wheel opening—also mean that it never descends into vulgarity.
The Fleetwood Brougham—officially a standalone model in 1966 after being offered as a Sixty Special option package in 1965—is distinguished by these rear seat footrests and Rolls-Royce-style writing tables, in addition to the vinyl roof covering. I don’t think it would fly in today’s market, but there’s something very luxurious looking about that brocade cloth, too—although I doubt it really feels like anything special.
The interior appears to be in very fine shape overall, as befits its low mileage. The car is said to have been in storage for around 45 years in Montana before being acquired last year by the seller; if so, that must have been a very well-insulated barn. It may have sat, but all evidence suggests that this car was not forgotten and continued to receive at least some level of care during that time.
That said, a reassuring amount of care seems to have been taken in getting the car back on the road, too. The 429-cubic inch V8 is said to have been rebuilt and all fluids flushed, along with assorted other things, to the tune of $5,000. The only system said to be inoperable is the air conditioning. The body, too, is claimed to be rust-free and it certainly looks great, although I’d quibble that providing some photos of the underside is always good practice.
That’s a minor complaint, though, and otherwise I don’t see any red flags on this long, lovely Cadillac. Low miles, major recent refurbishment, excellent overall condition, even original documentation (and the original spare tire!) all conspire to make this car look like it will be well bought even if the final bid comes in thousands higher than where it stands now. It just comes down to whether a ’67 Cadillac is your cup of tea; I think it might be mine, although there’s also something to be said for a ’65…or a ’62…or a ’64….
I love classic Cadillacs! I have 78 Coupe DeVille bronze exterior color with brown leather interior loaded also has wire wheels All original 16,400 miles with all documentation and manuals. I always loved the 77 to 79 coupe deville’s!
Just like the 1979 Camaro that was featured here on BF yesterday, this Caddy is a very well preserved time capsule on wheels.
My first car was a 1967 deville, when I was 17. Clean styling this year. Didn’t love the four wheel drum brakes in spite of how big they were, but otherwise a good car.
I also had a 1967 SDV. I didn’t love that I had metal to metal on my front brakes and no money to fix it. I was 17 years old after all.
I was surprised that considering the car had not been taken care of, all of the special features still worked like the twilight sentinal and the headlight dimmer.
What.A.Car. I would love to have this majestic vehicle.
Elwood we’re putting the band back together and this is the car needed to be the next blues bro car!
But we need sponsors as the yank
tank will suck gas between each gas station ⛽️
Even the front parking lights have details for elegance. The earlier over the top excess can’t compare to this true carriage work.
What always seemed odd to me at the time was that these were the most expensive cars you could get from GM but they had the most plain design of the dash board. The turn signal lights were not on the instrument face, but rather out on the fenders.
Now as an older man it makes perfect sense as the older person, who bought most of these cars, would not have to refocus his eyes to look at the dash board to see the turn signal is flashing or not. That made it safer for older people to drive the cars.
IMHO everything seems to have peaked in ’67 and it’s been downhill since then car styling fashion music everything . . .
This one does make one wonder why Caddy walked away from the great legacy that “Fleetwood” was when they mothballed the name. Just me, but I don’t think their current jumble of letters connotes the same level of class.
Agreed. Cadillac’s current alphabet-soup naming methodology means nothing to me. They all look the same to me except for the Escalade.
I’ve been a fan of the Cadillac Fleetwood since my dad bought a ’79. My first would have been a ’62 but was off at school and just couldn’t raise the $1,200. I tried to buy the car from the next owner but he wouldn’t sell even after tearing up the transmission. After 2 years I settled on a ’69 and later a ’66. Wish I could have this one. Nice car!
I’ve always loved the ’58 Fleetwood Sixty Special. Such a massive and imposing car, but this ’67 is also very nice. I could see myself driving this car with a big smile on my face.
The ’58 Fleetwood Sixty Special is my favorite, also.
Anybody know what that small bracket is under the radio? Seems strange to me.
People install all kinds of aftermarket things over the years in these cars.
It could have been anything.
It really is a beautiful car. This flipper has done a lot of detail work. They seem to have used at least 2 rattlecans under the hood, painting the rocker covers and intake manifold blue (and not even sanding, but at least not much over spray) There is lots of corrosion under the hood, especially, well, everywhere. I think if someone buys this sight unseen, they will be disappointed when they see it up close.
That stood out to me too. The paint is already flaking off the rusty bolts at the left of the valve cover pic, and you can see the scale underneath. Might be the truest definition of “rattle can rebuild” and a serious buyer should have the mechanicals independently diagnosed. It is a beautiful car, however.
I had a 1969 Fleetwood Brougham with a 472 and it would pass anything except a gas station!
That is why there are so many gas stations around.
5 grand spent and didn’t fix the A.C.? I don’t get it!
I can’t say I blame them.
The car might be sold to a cold climate and that money would have been wasted.
For a car like this, buyers want everything working. Summers in Oregon are fairly warm. They didn’t fix the AC because spray paint won’t do that…
It might be that or he doesn’t expect to get oo much for the car and fixing aire is very expensive.
I’ve loved Caddys since I can remember , mine was a 75 Sedan de Ville with a 500 V8 with four barrel! Man that thing moved, everything werked , even came with an Elvis 8-track !
That brocade is gorgeous and wears like iron! My father owned a ‘68 Fleetwood Brougham and drove it to nearly 300K miles in Wisconsin and Minnesota. He finally had to give-up on it due to rust, but it was seen around town for some time after being sold, still providing reliable service. Gas mileage? We weren’t concerned about that because gas was cheap. But I remember calculating it at the gas station with each fill. My 2004 Escalade with a smaller FI 6.0 engine gets about the same mpg – 12 on average. (17 on road trips). I could squeeze 22 mpg out of my 5.0 ‘88 Brougham on a road trip, but the engine’s performance was embarrassing… even dangerous on occasion.
Ooh, if that’s the Cad automatic rear axle level-control system (reserve air canister and Compressor thingy) I see strapped onto the engine compartment strut there, and it’s indeed within the functionals list for this car, I’m impressed.
I’ve heard that those systems are really ticklish to keep working..
We had a rear air ride system on our ‘68 Fleetwood. The compressor was cleverly run off intake vacuum, and we never had a bit of trouble with it. It does make a rhythmic click you can sometimes hear at idle, but nothing as loud as the motorized unit on my Escalade. The level sensor/valve was similarly trouble-free. The only point of trouble comes from deterioration of the rubber boot built-into the rear shock absorbers. When they get old, they can rupture, sending the rear down to near bottom if loaded. But again, those boots lasted at least 100K miles, and by then the shocks were shot as well.
I’ve always loved Cadillacs of the 60s, probably into 1970. The Fleetwood has always been my favourite Cadillac. Who needs a stretch limousine, when this would be perfect for most people.
I’ve scrolled past this a few times and have resisted the urge to comment. However, I really can’t resist, so here goes: This is bigger and more luxurious than my house. In fact, it may be bigger than my whole home town. That doesn’t stop me from wanting it. All my life I have driven cars with a certain level of either genuine performance, or they have been ugraded to perform. Now that I’m getting more than a littles snow on the roof top (my hair used to be salt-n-pepper, now it’s just plain old salt) I have an overwhelming desire to own a car like this.
I envy you in the US for having such easy access to cars like this. I wish we had them here!
I’ve always considered these Fleetwoods to be the definitive Cadillac. The extra wheelbase over the De Ville and the special interiors really make a difference. The ultimate 1960’s American road car.
Beautiful car. No disrespect to the British or European offerings of the period. Late 60’s through the 70’s, this car was a symbol of career success and prominence in the US. The drop down writing tablets in the back seats will still work well today. Cadillac saw the day coming 50 years ago lol !
Seems like a lot of car for the money. I thought it would have sold higher. Ended: Feb 13, 2018 , 7:45PM
Winning bid:US $10,000.00
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You wrote: “but there’s something very luxurious looking about that brocade cloth, too—although I doubt it really feels like anything special.”
That wasn’t just ordinary brocade that Cadillac used. It was very expensive Italian silk brocade. Yes, it DID feel special. When riding in these cars, you sometimes found yourself stroking the fabric because it was so soft and silky.
I just thought you should know.
About that brocade – Wayne Johnson is right. That brocade is the most incredible interior material I’ve ever felt. My dad got a ’67 in ’68, and it’s the first car I can remember. I can remember the feel of it even today.
Wayne – thanks! I’d just Googled “1967 Fleetwood brocade interior” and this is where I ended up.
Got to admit, the writing tables were cool, too, but Dad was always worried that I was going to push down on them and break something.