[{"id": 15207087, "authorName": "berfinroy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/berfinroy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "4.1 liters (250 ci) and 135 hp in a 4,500 lb car? Good grief!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1723070956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15207208, "authorName": "Jaimeb63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaimeb63/", "bidAmount": 12, "content": "$12 bid placed by Jaimeb63", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723071925, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15207324, "authorName": "john2551", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john2551/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think this color is \"Autumn Maple Firemist Metallic\" but i'll wait for @ericdev the Cadillac/LaSalle historian to confirm this because the was 2 or 3 other maroon colors also available in 1983 IIRC", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723072852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15207439, "authorName": "Brad1187", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brad1187/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@joesketti always liked these", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723074152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15207453, "authorName": "pat.bmw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pat.bmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Original paint?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723074295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15207499, "authorName": "primepreserve18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/primepreserve18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Solid first bid", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723074764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15207524, "authorName": "BLUETECBENZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluetecbenz/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by BLUETECBENZ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723075043, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15207591, "authorName": "MarkPeacock (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markpeacock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pat.BMW as far as I can tell the paint is all original. I\u2019m not sure on the color. The BAT add person came up with what the color name is.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723075637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15207613, "authorName": "MarkPeacock (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markpeacock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Berfinroy it cruises just fine with this engine. I took it on a road trip and it cruised 75-80 no problems. It\u2019s not completely gutless.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723075857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15207625, "authorName": "roger.noble", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roger.noble/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Cadillac especially in these colors. Ready to drive cross country in style and comfort. This car was clearly looked after during previous ownership. Stunning. I\u2019d want to return a whitewall stripe tire on the right rear and also remove the aftermarket rear bumperguards. Best of luck to Seller. This will command strong bids.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723075936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15208017, "authorName": "JoeSketti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesketti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Brad1187 Now THIS is a land yacht!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723080222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15208032, "authorName": "sommeraaron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sommeraaron/", "bidAmount": 999, "content": "$999 bid placed by sommeraaron", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723080402, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15208041, "authorName": "Dreamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back in 86 I bought a mint 1983 Fleetwood Brougham d'Elegance Coupe w/30K miles. The Hook & Tow 4100 gave me a lot of problems. Sold it after 9 months.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1723080477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15208116, "authorName": "carfan1978", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfan1978/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@john2551 I suspect you are right about paint color on this car assuming Dark Beech Firemist is a brown and not a red. The picture I am looking at is not clear", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723081336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15208256, "authorName": "MobileHomey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mobilehomey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing to think that this is post down sizing! \r\n\r\nGorgeous no matter if XL, X or M; something's never go out of fit.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723083208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15208299, "authorName": "74Impala", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/74impala/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Obviously well maintained during its life and only if the HT4100 \u201cpower system\u201d was meticulously maintained the engine should be ok.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723083662, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15208311, "authorName": "MarkPeacock (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markpeacock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "74impala the fuel injection works great. it fires up first hit of the key. Idles up to warm it up then idles back down and runs great.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723083823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15208986, "authorName": "Knightenterprise", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knightenterprise/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by Knightenterprise", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723110623, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15209473, "authorName": "ericdev", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ericdev/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@john2551 \r\n@carfan1978\r\n\r\nI believe the Royal Maroon color is correctly stated in the description. In 1983, the paint code is located on the SPID label on the inside of the decklid. If I'm correct, the code 78 (WA8486) should appear at the very bottom of the label. There was also an Autumn Maple (Code 74) but according to the 1983 Cadillac paint chart, it was available on Eldorado & Seville only.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723122131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15211916, "authorName": "billybuzzard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billybuzzard/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On mine I \"fixed\" the gutless. I installed an Oldsmobile 455 CID W30 and the mileage didn't change! It made it into the ultimate sleeper.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723137481, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15213758, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not a very swift car.... our parent units had a Coupe version this year and even color, and longed for the strong pull their 1977 Coupe DeVille had with its smooth 425 V8 that they traded in for it. \r\n\r\nDad called the '83 'the gutless wonder' jokingly. Road smooth as could be though and proved more reliable than the '77 that had too many electrical gremlins \r\n\r\nGLWTA to all... nice find here, most of these are long gone and all used up", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723141575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15215919, "authorName": "Springlanefarm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/springlanefarm/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by Springlanefarm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723145783, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15219810, "authorName": "neilpierson25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neilpierson25/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MarkPeacock If you put an @ sign before a commenter's name (no space), the commenter will get a notice that you have responded.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723186728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15219811, "authorName": "neilpierson25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neilpierson25/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is a \"paint correction\"? New term to me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723186765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15219990, "authorName": "MarkPeacock (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markpeacock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@neilpierson25 google it, It\u2019s part of the buffing and ceramakote process where they buff any blemmishes or faded spots to be one uniform color. It\u2019s amazing what they can do. This car didn\u2019t need much it was beautiful before. But now it\u2019s ceramakoted to be protected for several years.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723201232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15226831, "authorName": "neilpierson25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neilpierson25/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks, @MarkPeacock. Ceramic = big bucks, right?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723237685, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15253429, "authorName": "Sssuva99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sssuva99/", "bidAmount": 3650, "content": "$3,650 bid placed by Sssuva99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723505615, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15255082, "authorName": "themayor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themayor/", "bidAmount": 3766, "content": "$3,766 bid placed by themayor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723531937, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15263419, "authorName": "RuralSultan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ruralsultan/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by RuralSultan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723586680, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15264913, "authorName": "bakman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bakman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I did not see a picture of the paint chip on the front of the hood.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723593770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15264940, "authorName": "Jacksunoco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacksunoco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 4100 was a disaster they made the block stronger later in 84 , GM makes pellets for the cooling system. Aluminum block cast iron heads . Other than that it\u2019s all Caddy, the leather paint etc are all good quality. You make the decision if the engine lasted this long you should be ok . They sell these engines remanufactured so you really have nothing to worry about.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723593939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15267277, "authorName": "ErnieBurt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ernieburt/", "bidAmount": 4150, "content": "$4,150 bid placed by ErnieBurt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723642854, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15267765, "authorName": "RuralSultan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ruralsultan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I didn\u2019t read anything about the AC working order. Does it blow cold?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723647047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15270538, "authorName": "sirhankbob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirhankbob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "New owner better keep that pimp hand strong if they want to do this Caddy justice!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723659108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15271845, "authorName": "Ahoystoys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ahoystoys/", "bidAmount": 4400, "content": "$4,400 bid placed by Ahoystoys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723663730, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15272027, "authorName": "Pboulajeris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pboulajeris/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by Pboulajeris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723664385, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15272094, "authorName": "Pboulajeris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pboulajeris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller. Are there any known issues at all? I\u2019m just seeing the listing. I intend to purchase this for my grandfather and would like to know if it needs anything before I surprise him with it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723664568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15272317, "authorName": "MarkPeacock (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markpeacock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pboulajeris only issue is noted. The Brake light is on but I\u2019ve replaced the rear brake cylinders and bled the whole system. Brakes work fine. It\u2019s ready to hit the road. I\u2019ve taken it on a family road trip.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723665363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15272453, "authorName": "MarkPeacock (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markpeacock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ruralsultan it has climate control and works just fine. Recently charged up 134A already converted. I had to replace the blend door actuator.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723665684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15272579, "authorName": "SWEQS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sweqs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Pboulajeris\" If you it buy for your grandfather PLEASE put a whitewall on the right rear wheel !!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723666131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15272880, "authorName": "RuralSultan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ruralsultan/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by RuralSultan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723667164, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15272978, "authorName": "Pboulajeris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pboulajeris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller thank you for the prompt response \r\n@SWEQS I surely would \r\nHave to win it first tho", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723667498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15273072, "authorName": "MarkPeacock (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markpeacock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sweqs I had a flat and had to replace it to get home. I figured the new owner would put a new set of whatever white walls they wanted on her.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723667882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15273124, "authorName": "Pboulajeris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pboulajeris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller how old are the other tires? Are they aged? Needing replacement soon?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723668062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15273165, "authorName": "MarkPeacock (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markpeacock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pboulajeris they are older but surprisingly still in good shape. Only reason one had to be replaced was a screw.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723668243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15273231, "authorName": "Springlanefarm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/springlanefarm/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Springlanefarm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723668490, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15273245, "authorName": "mitch1212", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitch1212/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Put a set of vogue tires all the way around.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723668539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15273327, "authorName": "RuralSultan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ruralsultan/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by RuralSultan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723668821, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15273372, "authorName": "Springlanefarm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/springlanefarm/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Springlanefarm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723668964, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15273381, "authorName": "Pboulajeris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pboulajeris/", "bidAmount": 5700, "content": "$5,700 bid placed by Pboulajeris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723668977, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15273429, "authorName": "Springlanefarm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/springlanefarm/", "bidAmount": 5900, "content": "$5,900 bid placed by Springlanefarm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723669177, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15273432, "authorName": "philthyphil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philthyphil/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by philthyphil", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723669188, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15273615, "authorName": "RuralSultan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ruralsultan/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by RuralSultan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723669969, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15273624, "authorName": "Pboulajeris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pboulajeris/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "$6,200 bid placed by Pboulajeris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723670006, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15273627, "authorName": "simonforever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simonforever/", "bidAmount": 6400, "content": "$6,400 bid placed by simonforever", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723670020, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15273628, "authorName": "Pboulajeris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pboulajeris/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Pboulajeris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723670027, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15273646, "authorName": "jporter1966", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jporter1966/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pboulajeris. I\u2019m rooting for ya!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723670098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15273650, "authorName": "RuralSultan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ruralsultan/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by RuralSultan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723670118, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15273652, "authorName": "Pboulajeris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pboulajeris/", "bidAmount": 6700, "content": "$6,700 bid placed by Pboulajeris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723670137, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15273659, "authorName": "simonforever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simonforever/", "bidAmount": 6800, "content": "$6,800 bid placed by simonforever", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723670156, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15273669, "authorName": "RuralSultan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ruralsultan/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "$6,900 bid placed by RuralSultan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723670227, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15273684, "authorName": "Pboulajeris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pboulajeris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still dumb cheap but I do want a brighter red one for him. I think I\u2019m out. Going to have to keep looking. \r\nIf anyone sees this and has one under 15 grand in red I would be interested preferably not a 4.1", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723670308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15273694, "authorName": "RuralSultan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ruralsultan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 8/14/24 for $6,900 to RuralSultan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723670348, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15273698, "authorName": "Pboulajeris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pboulajeris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jporter1966 I have until Christmas \r\nBut I appreciate the support", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723670368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15273702, "authorName": "Pboulajeris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pboulajeris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ruralsultan well done you stole it", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723670392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15273708, "authorName": "lawdc4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lawdc4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is less than $2.00 a pound. Congrats....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723670416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15273769, "authorName": "RuralSultan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ruralsultan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pboulajeris the right one is on its way to you and yours friend.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723670720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15274208, "authorName": "King60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/king60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice looking car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723672476, "type": "comment"}]