Fleetwood for sale
When you see the word "Cadillac" in a classic car advertisement, it is frequently followed by the word "Fleetwood." Cadillac made the Fleetwood line of big, some might say ostentatious, luxury vehicles from 1947 to 1996. They are symbolic of 20th century American upper class.The name Fleetwood actually dates back to the turn of the century. The Fleetwood Metal Body Company was an independent automobile body manufacturer based in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania that was purchased by General Motors in the 1920s. Fleetwood had a reputation for its fine quality work, which made it popular among dignitaries and Hollywood movie stars. Cadillac, also owned by General Motors, naturally started using the Fleetwood name as early as the late 1920s, with special models of the period featuring elegant bodies with shining vertical radiators and rounded hoods. The 8-cylinder Cadillac Fleetwood Phaeton, a car that might be taken straight out of The Great Gatsby, was one of the most popular models of this period.
During the Great Depression through World War II, the demand for luxury vehicles declined greatly. But in 1947, Cadillac reintroduced the Fleetwood name, in the Series 60 Special Fleetwood, designated as the flagship model at the time. It was long and sleek, with a rounded body and extra wide doors that gave it a custom look. A special Fleetwood emblem appeared on the trunk. Through the 40s and 50s, several Fleetwood models also featured tail fins designed by Harley Earl of Cadillac. A design derived from the Lockheed P-38 "Lightning" Fighter Plane of World War II, Earl's tail fin became an essential part of American automobile style for 20 years.
Over the years, the Cadillac Fleetwood had several incarnations, but always had an automatic transmission as standard and always came in either a V6 or V8 version. Defined by a grandiose style and high price, the Fleetwood also was always offered in sedan, coupe and convertible body styles. In 1977, a Fleetwood limousine was introduced. Over the years the Fleetwood line also included the Eldorado, the Seventy-Five and the Fleetwood Brougham. The Brougham was an upscale Fleetwood, with footrests, writing tables and even a glass partition between the front and rear passenger seats. Even more upscale was the Fleetwood Talisman option offered in 1974, which featured crushed velour seats for $2,500.
Cadillac retired the Fleetwood name in 1996, but its legend lives on among collectors, who lament the loss of the true American gas-guzzling luxury car.
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