[{"id": 14935896, "authorName": "wellknow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wellknow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With five kids u need a caddy. gorgeous", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720485128, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14935910, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just because it is a Sixty Special didn't mean you had to keep it for 60-years! Good thing it wasn't a Delta 88! :-)", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1720485282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14935911, "authorName": "Scott68GTO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott68gto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "She\u2019s a beauty", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720485288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14936002, "authorName": "Sundaydrive563789", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sundaydrive563789/", "bidAmount": 777, "content": "$777 bid placed by Sundaydrive563789", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720486160, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14936133, "authorName": "V8_Vantage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v8_vantage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was what a successful surgeon drove in 1956! Amazing how \u201cold\u201d it would look just in three years - with the \u201959 Caddy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720487786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14936144, "authorName": "lincolnsandcaddies", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lincolnsandcaddies/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "beautiful Cadillac! just bummed that for the top of the line ..aka Fleetwood, no A/C??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720487863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14936190, "authorName": "FireprotectionKunsan1985", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fireprotectionkunsan1985/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019d get vintage air..modern gm trans and a stock LS motor..done! \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720488290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14936217, "authorName": "Pennoak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pennoak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love original cars but there reaches a point such as carpets need replacing\nalong with the trunk liner and the original decals are reproduction stick ones. Do i leave the paint damage or repaint ? and then a 60 Special without air conditioning ?\nStill a lovely car that would go nicely with my 1956 Lincoln Premier Town Sedan with 11567 original miles and air conditioning that works and comes through the ceiling vents", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1720488602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14936220, "authorName": "Cjb1961", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjb1961/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Cjb1961", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720488658, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14936266, "authorName": "lincolnsandcaddies", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lincolnsandcaddies/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pennoak.....you have that gorgeous 69 DeVille!...that is one beautiful Cadillac!! I love it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720489110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14936274, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why am I not surprised this gorgeous old Caddy is from a Chicago superb?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720489180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14936278, "authorName": "Gregpryckman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregpryckman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201856 is my favourite of the 50s so JFK, I owned a 56 Derham limo for a long time that RM bought from me, wish I still had it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720489263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14936442, "authorName": "MARTY_ROTH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marty_roth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice and sharp looking sedan, and might look interesting alongside our white 1954 Cadillac Series 62 convertible.\r\nBy the way, just for the sake of accuracy, the air cleaner is an Oil Bath type - and is NOT a Bat Wing which would typically be seen on the ElDorado's Dual Quad setup. This car has a single 4-barrel carb, not that there is anything short with that by any means.\r\nMy folks had those hard clear plastic seat covers on their new 1957 Plymouth, and they are really hot and sticky most of the year, and miserable and stiff in the winter - and this Sixty Special doesn't have A/C, to boot.\r\nSurprising how relatively minor repairs seem \"cheaped-out\" - like a horn button under the dash, non-working clock, radio, power (vacuum?) antenna, windshield washer, and who knows what else? These might each individually not be all that time consuming to repair - and not all that difficult, either.\r\nOf course the leaky transmission and steering box, might not be as bad as some, but could be much more involved. I sent my '54 Caddy steering box (with column) and power steering pump to Lares Corporation https://www.larescorp.com/ - now like a new '54.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720491363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14936672, "authorName": "jaymarkley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaymarkley/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by jaymarkley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720495009, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14937040, "authorName": "Joecazzi33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joecazzi33/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Joecazzi33", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720511973, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14937041, "authorName": "Pennoak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pennoak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My 1954 Cadillac Eldorado I purchased after it was sitting for decades with 34,099 original documented miles. After repairing the fuel tank it started up and ran great. My son and I drove it from London to Jerusalem through the Milli Miglia putting in 2109 miles.\nFirst wh", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1720512193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14937056, "authorName": "Pennoak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pennoak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry I was cut off editing \nTo continue my car has won many awards for its originality showing beautiful exterior albeit with a rub through area on the right rear fender top and beautiful interior with carpets showing no wear and original which leads me to wonder why are the carpets in this one so worn and stained and why did a low mileage car need an engine rebuild unless it rolled over 100,000 miles?\nI tip my hat to the seller for stating that the transmission leaks and so does the steering box but I seriously am doubting the miles..\nToday after 30 years and putting on 10,000 miles my original engine ( never rebuilt) is still purring with its most recent Best in Class award at the Greenwich Concours d\u2019Elegance", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720513813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14937063, "authorName": "Pennoak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pennoak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Google 1954 Cadillac Eldorado Greenwich Concours and you\u2019ll see", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720514082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14937081, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, what a wonderful Wauconda Fleetwood Sixty Special - GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720515314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14937300, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely stunning \ud83d\udc4cnicest I\u2019ve seen in a very long time \ud83e\udd42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720527619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14937319, "authorName": "DrRecklessMD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drrecklessmd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this a BaT record for \"family owned\"?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720528217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14937335, "authorName": "slick209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slick209/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No AC", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720528392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14937422, "authorName": "GlenK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glenk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, no AC and those plastic set covers, those people had battle hardened rear ends. They are braver than me. Trust me I know!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720529755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14937445, "authorName": "Sparrownaut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sparrownaut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love these big Cadillacs that \u201cannounce\u201d themselves, they have a real presence that other cars just never equaled. The marque abandoned that in the late \u201970s boxy years. I\u2019d sure like to see it make a comeback.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720529963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14937477, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "High fives to @Nautique11 for the transparent listing. The speedometer shows 37,641 miles, but he doesn't claim that to be original mileage. After studying the pictures depicting the wear, seeing the oil service sticker from 1973 noting the mileage at 36,260 miles and the car going into storage in the '90's, along with the engine rebuild, evidence indicates the odometer has rolled over. At this point, does that really make any difference in the value? I doubt it.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1720530572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14937481, "authorName": "Nautique11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nautique11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am the little guy in the vacation video. The car is older than me. The mileage is true. My uncle stopped driving it when he bought a new 1972 Cadillac Coup de Ville which I now have. It has around 45,000 miles on it and is nearly all original. Both Cadillac\u2019s has seen little if any snow as my uncle spent winters in Florida. I believe the engine blew a head gasket in the late 90\u2019s. My dad was the mechanic and had a machine shop rebuild the block and heads. My dad passed away before he was able to put everything back together. My uncle hired someone to put everything back together. The car was shown in the Geneva Concours d\u2019Elegance car show numerous times. The steering gear and transmission leaks are minor. BaT writes the description and I do not know what a batwing air cleaner is. I has a new battery. I have an old looking battery that is very weak that will go with the car if the buyer wants it. Photo will be posted.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1720530586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14937497, "authorName": "Nautique11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nautique11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720530729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14937517, "authorName": "E.L.Cord", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e.l.cord/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nautique11 the family films are marvelous. Not to embarrass you but the barefoot driving video is great! If this is a northern car since new, the lack of A/C is not at all unusual. I'm from southern Michigan, where A/C in cars was rare till about the late Sixties, so that is no deal-breaker for me.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1720530943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14937924, "authorName": "Nautique11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nautique11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lubricator I am 99.9% sure the mileage is original. After my uncle bought a new 1972 Cadillac he seldom drove the 1956. It can be said the 1956 was in storage since the early 70\u2019s, seldom being driven until engine problems in the late 90\u2019s. The 1972 Cadillac has only about 45,000 miles and seldom driven in the last 20 years. He did not drive a lot. I have now a 1970 Ford pickup truck he bought new that he seldom drove it\u2019s first 7 years. It less than 9,000 miles on it. Thank you for your comments.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1720535183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14937934, "authorName": "Nautique11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nautique11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@E.L.Cord Thank you for the comments. Barefoot driving is safer than driving with flip flops on.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1720535329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14937995, "authorName": "e9er", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e9er/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After 68 years, can someone finally pull the plastic seat covers off and actually use and feel the upholstery as originally intended.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1720535953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14938425, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Already addressed, or is it redressed, but I never understood why anyone would put seat covers, any seat covers, on a brand new car. \"Oh honey, I'm putting these cheap looking and feeling covers on our brand new upholstery so the next owner will be able to appreciate the luxurious look and feel I actually paid a premium for!\"\r\n\r\nYeah, that's it... save it for the next owner!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1720539567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14938662, "authorName": "BMcD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmcd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a survivor! Quite the unicorn, exceptional condition. A real collectible.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720541361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14939017, "authorName": "JoeGo59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joego59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boy! This car says \u201cGet outta my way\u201d without uttering a note! Beautiful and well cared-for example being sold with transparency and utter honesty. GLWA, you deserve it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720543585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14939528, "authorName": "bondgraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bondgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well if you can\u2019t see why Elvis loved Cadillacs after looking at this car\u2026then you just don\u2019t get it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1720545392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14941636, "authorName": "carmancarl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carmancarl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have known this family and this car for many years. The miles are legit and based on the other cars the family owned since new, there is NO DOUBT he could have kept those miles next to nothing. Also, there are many different reasons for an engine to be rebuilt, not ONLY because it rolled over. Good luck to the new owner. It is a one of a kind and meant to be driven!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1720551787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14944292, "authorName": "Minkymink56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minkymink56/", "bidAmount": 3750, "content": "$3,750 bid placed by Minkymink56", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720561222, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14944771, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "66 years of ownership. That\u2019s a hell of a provenance. I\u2019m glad the owner loved this car so much and now is willing to pass it on its next caregiver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720565794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14945024, "authorName": "Cadaddict", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cadaddict/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seconding carmancarl, I also have know this car for 25 plus years and concur knowing the owner and his family, that the miles ascerted are credible.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720568447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14945087, "authorName": "cyclemikey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyclemikey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The testimonials regarding the mileage on this car are impressive, but actually unnecessary.\r\n\r\n No one who knows '50s cars could look at the interior photos and credibly argue that the miles have rolled over.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720569053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14945511, "authorName": "andriolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andriolo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I certainly am not knocking this beauty but as your video progressed, I felt as though I was steering a land yacht. Lol That speedo would drive me crazy. I had a speedo that would do that, you only could guestimate how fast you were actually going. BTW. When I lived in Illinois, barefoot driving was against the law.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720573316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14946146, "authorName": "Joecazzi33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joecazzi33/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Joecazzi33", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720580590, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14946471, "authorName": "neilpierson25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neilpierson25/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Riding in the back seat of this thing, even I would look dignified.\r\n\r\nAt least until I started making fart noises with the seat covers.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720590094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14953220, "authorName": "Rddcadillac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rddcadillac/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by Rddcadillac", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720645852, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14956352, "authorName": "AlohaZ3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alohaz3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quite literally a member of the family. Is it bad that I\u2019d be willing to trade a few nutty relatives in exchange for this delightful Cadillac\u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720704712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14965165, "authorName": "tomaliko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomaliko/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by tomaliko", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720791313, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14965513, "authorName": "jaymarkley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaymarkley/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by jaymarkley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720794868, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14966009, "authorName": "Rddcadillac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rddcadillac/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Rddcadillac", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720798906, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14966032, "authorName": "Rddcadillac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rddcadillac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see someone has put some sort of reflector in the rear bumper ends where the exhaust extensions originally resided. Do you have those exhaust extensions?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720799034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14967095, "authorName": "Lombardo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lombardo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car ! I would hang around a local junkyard as a kid in the mid Sixties , and we would pull off many plastic seat covers that were installed new , revealing virgin original material that was tossed in a pile and burned ! True story !!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720805056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14967539, "authorName": "Nautique11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nautique11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rddcadillac I do have the exhaust pieces that were removed. They are pretty corroded. They will go with the car. Those are actually working lights where the exhaust originally went.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720806667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14967636, "authorName": "Nautique11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nautique11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Update about the seat covers. I have removed the seat covers. (See new video and photos) Something I should have done before. They appear to have been installed at the factory. They will be included with the car. The seat fabric is in really good condition except there are some stains and some discoloration. Seat covers were very popular in the 50\u2019s and 60\u2019s even on sofas in your home.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720807028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14967663, "authorName": "Nautique11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nautique11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720807104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14967699, "authorName": "Nautique11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nautique11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720807233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14970809, "authorName": "jareda2021", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jareda2021/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any idea on if the car still has entirely original paint or if/when it was repainted during your long family ownership? I see there is a lot of checking on the passenger side consistent with lacquer. Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720822374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14970896, "authorName": "Nautique11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nautique11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jareda2021 As far as I know and I am 99.9% sure the entire car has not been repainted. I believe the only part that was repainted is the bottom of the right side doors and bottom of front fender below the trim where the paint is cracking. I do not know why that was done.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720822941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14971113, "authorName": "jareda2021", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jareda2021/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the insight on paint history! Any idea on the age of the tires?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720825069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14971683, "authorName": "Nautique11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nautique11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jareda2021 I do not know the age of the tires but I would say they are quite old.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720832135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14973775, "authorName": "jareda2021", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jareda2021/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by jareda2021", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720882638, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14973921, "authorName": "Nautique11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nautique11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "*** Seat covers have been removed ***\r\nSee new photos and video below in comments.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720884160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14975326, "authorName": "Rddcadillac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rddcadillac/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Rddcadillac", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720892545, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14980037, "authorName": "741J", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/741j/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by 741J", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720963317, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14981513, "authorName": "VintageIron1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintageiron1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In picture 165 looks like your fuel filter is installed upside down. The glass portion should be at the bottom as it would allow sediment to settle at the bottom. Currently the way it is installed will eventually impact the running of the vehicle & will be very noticeable at idle. GLWTA & this is one good looking caddy!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720978198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14982599, "authorName": "Nautique11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nautique11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VintageIron1 I did not do the rebuild but looking at other 1956 Cadillacs that is the way it is. I agree it does seem upside down.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720982606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14984514, "authorName": "Jacksunoco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacksunoco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What\u2019s really nice is the door gaps and how everything lines up , all those stainless steel moldings are absolutely perfect, these were the Standard of the World Cadillac. Very impressed with this car . And refreshing to see how American craftsman took pride in their work. A tribute to America and its history.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720999944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14984622, "authorName": "Bigleo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigleo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Nautique11-I own many beautiful Cadillacs and I would be proud to be the next custodian of this beautiful car.Hoping that it becomes a reality", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721001691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14984623, "authorName": "Bigleo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigleo/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by Bigleo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721001715, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14984793, "authorName": "741J", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/741j/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by 741J", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721004678, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14984807, "authorName": "Bigleo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigleo/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Bigleo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721004913, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14984845, "authorName": "741J", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/741j/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by 741J", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721005403, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14984905, "authorName": "Rddcadillac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rddcadillac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Vintage Iron is correct the fuel filter bowl is upside down which means any sediment is going into the carburetor", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721006284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14984908, "authorName": "Rddcadillac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rddcadillac/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Rddcadillac", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721006301, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14984984, "authorName": "Nautique11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nautique11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rddcadillac I attached a photo from the 1956 Cadillac brochure showing the fuel bowl inverted. I heard that it is to prevent vapor lock. Dirt will not go into the carburetor because all fuel has to go through the filter first. Water may get into the carb this way.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721007780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14985305, "authorName": "GeoWH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geowh/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by GeoWH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721016826, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14985500, "authorName": "Bigleo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigleo/", "bidAmount": 11750, "content": "$11,750 bid placed by Bigleo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721029021, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14985547, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Cadillac is the penultimate finish, per the schedule, on BaT today", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721037489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14985634, "authorName": "Rddcadillac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rddcadillac/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Rddcadillac", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721042106, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14985649, "authorName": "Nautique11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nautique11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please note that the seat covers have been removed. See the photos and video at the end of the photo gallery or further below in the comment section. The removed seat covers will be included in the trunk of the car.\r\nThank you for all the bids so far.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721043237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14985682, "authorName": "Bigleo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigleo/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by Bigleo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721044763, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14985931, "authorName": "oldfordlover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldfordlover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking at this beautiful vehicle, I have to say that Cadillac has now fallen by the wayside in class. This is back when Cadillac was the standard of the world. I consider myself a designer - Few of us still process this gift, most do not...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721049486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14985950, "authorName": "Nautique11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nautique11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bigleo Please note that the seat covers have been removed. See the photos and video at the end of the photo gallery or further below in the comment section. The removed seat covers will be included in the trunk of the car. Thank you for your bids.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721049772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14985956, "authorName": "Nautique11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nautique11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rddcadillac Please note that the seat covers have been removed. See the photos and video at the end of the photo gallery or further below in the comment section. The removed seat covers will be included in the trunk of the car. Thank you for your bids.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721049840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14985959, "authorName": "Nautique11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nautique11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@741J Please note that the seat covers have been removed. See the photos and video at the end of the photo gallery or further below in the comment section. The removed seat covers will be included in the trunk of the car. Thank you for your bids.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721049904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14985972, "authorName": "Nautique11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nautique11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GeoWH Please note that the seat covers have been removed. See the photos and video at the end of the photo gallery or further below in the comment section. The removed seat covers will be included in the trunk of the car. Thank you for you bid.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721050017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14986050, "authorName": "oldcardoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcardoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Factory air would have been nice but it can always be added .", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721051158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14986062, "authorName": "oldcardoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcardoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seat covers are the reason the seats look so good today I would have left them on the seats. Beautiful older Cad .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721051247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14986144, "authorName": "Bigleo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigleo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nautique11 thank you for the update.It\u2019s up to an individual\u2019s opinion but I think it looks better with the seat covers removed.GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721052131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14986298, "authorName": "Rddcadillac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rddcadillac/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Rddcadillac", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721053774, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14986468, "authorName": "fdthird", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fdthird/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My personal pet peeve on BAT is dash pics with the front wheels turned, especially on a car like this Cadillac where the wheel should nicely frame this 50\u2019s dash of bling!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721055697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14986477, "authorName": "GlennD46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glennd46/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am driving you to the store Miss Daisy. Beautiful car. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721055823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14986569, "authorName": "drukauto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drukauto/", "bidAmount": 15600, "content": "$15,600 bid placed by drukauto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721056553, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14986679, "authorName": "Nautique11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nautique11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fdthird I agree with your comment about the steering wheel being straight but this not BaT\u2019s fault. I took the photos and did see that issue but it was too late to correct.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721057502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14986688, "authorName": "Nautique11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nautique11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@drukauto Please note that the seat covers have been removed. See the photos and video at the end of the photo gallery or further below in the comment section. The removed seat covers will be included in the trunk of the car. Thank you for your bid.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721057616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14986817, "authorName": "drukauto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drukauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Nautique11 Got it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721058706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14987188, "authorName": "Rddcadillac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rddcadillac/", "bidAmount": 15850, "content": "$15,850 bid placed by Rddcadillac", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721061637, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14988445, "authorName": "GarryEHarvey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garryeharvey/", "bidAmount": 16100, "content": "$16,100 bid placed by GarryEHarvey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721066414, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14988685, "authorName": "Nautique11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nautique11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GarryEHarvey Please note that the seat covers have been removed. See the photos and video at the end of the photo gallery or further below in the comment section. The removed seat covers will be included in the trunk of the car. Thank you for your bid.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721067006, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14988661, "authorName": "41cadman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/41cadman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In Response to ..... (Nautique11 (The Seller) This author's likes: 24\n @rddcadillac I attached a photo from the 1956 Cadillac brochure showing the fuel bowl inverted. I heard that it is to prevent vapor lock. Dirt will not go into the carburetor because all fuel has to go through the filter first. Water may get into the carb this way. ) \n There was a Cadillac Serviceman Bulliten in 1953 that stated inverting the fuel filter helped with vapor lock and idleing", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721067006, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14988901, "authorName": "Rddcadillac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rddcadillac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What you attached is a drawing probably based on the 331 engine that had been built through 55. There were quite a few advancements in the 365 and 56 was never inverted on the 365 or the 390s built through 62 even the 390 and 429 the continue to use the glass bowl through 67. Those filters are not designed to be inverted, the previous fuel was a little bit different on the early 330 not sure what year that changed on that engine", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721067848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14989212, "authorName": "Bigleo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigleo/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by Bigleo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721069007, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14989656, "authorName": "MichaelDn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaeldn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have the seat covers been removed?\ud83d\ude06", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721070587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14989731, "authorName": "Nautique11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nautique11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MichaelDn Yes, the seat covers have been removed. See the photos and video at the end of the photo gallery or further below in the comment section. It looks much better. Covers will be included with the sale of the car.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1721070847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14989763, "authorName": "drukauto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drukauto/", "bidAmount": 17777, "content": "$17,777 bid placed by drukauto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721070961, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14990173, "authorName": "Bigleo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigleo/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by Bigleo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721072537, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14991206, "authorName": "E.L.Cord", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e.l.cord/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nautique11 thank you for patiently explaining the removal of the seat covers. A good move in my opinion. Now I'd just enjoy the original upholstery and preserve it as best I could, meaning no food, beverages, or smoking!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721075867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14991239, "authorName": "drukauto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drukauto/", "bidAmount": 19333, "content": "$19,333 bid placed by drukauto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721075945, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14991700, "authorName": "essamgkafafi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essamgkafafi/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by essamgkafafi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721077531, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14991763, "authorName": "Nautique11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nautique11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@essamgkafafi Please note that the seat covers have been removed. See the photos and video at the end of the photo gallery or further below in the comment section. The removed seat covers will be included in the trunk of the car. Thank you for your bid.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721077713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14991856, "authorName": "pete240z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pete240z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I travel 7 states in the Midwest for sales. I would love to drive around in an old Cadillac especially in Michigan and across Iowa.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721078116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14991874, "authorName": "essamgkafafi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essamgkafafi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/15/24 for $20,000 to essamgkafafi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721078161, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 14991886, "authorName": "akrzczuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akrzczuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! SCORE! Congrats, @essamgkafafi, you just scored the BaT Deal of the Day!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721078196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14991939, "authorName": "upinthetrees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upinthetrees/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great Cadillac. Cruising time", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721078334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14991971, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations \ud83c\udf7e what a deal \ud83d\udc4c", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721078431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14992471, "authorName": "Uby67vw1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uby67vw1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great deal! I'm surprised that this wasn't RNM....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721082151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14992692, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "66 years family owned\u2026\u2026 Many people don\u2019t even even live that long. Respect \u270a", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721084542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14993073, "authorName": "Undertaker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/undertaker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Long day at work so just now noticing the end of the auction. I am dumbfounded that this incredible car sold for so little money. Well-maintained time capsule.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721088979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14997143, "authorName": "Nautique11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nautique11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@essamgkafafi Congratulations on getting the winning bid!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721151071, "type": "comment"}]