Zoom Classic Cars presents this rarely seen 1961 Cadillac Town

　　Sedan - Short Deck. While it looks like any other Sedan de Ville,

　　you'll notice that it is somehow a little different. There's the

　　positioning of the tailfin kick up, and the trunk lid is not the

　　same as those on other 1961 Cadillacs. That's because this is one

　　of only 3,756 examples of the 1961 Cadillac Sedan de Ville produced

　　with a shorter trunk, which reduced its overall length by seven

　　inches. Search the internet and you'll find that not many of the

　　Short Decks exist anymore. All examples were built mid-year in 1961

　　and were 6 window pillarless hardtop Sedan de Ville models and

　　considered by some to be the first truly downsized American luxury

　　sedan. Referred to as the Town Sedan and according to some

　　interpretations of Cadillac folklore, was created at the behest of

　　well-heeled buyers who needed a Cadillac that could fit into San

　　Francisco's cramped parking accommodations. This mostly original

　　Florida 4 door sedan owned by the current owner since 2006 and

　　showing 48k on the odometer was originally black but was been

　　repainted in a beautiful light gray metallic prior to purchase. The

　　paint is in overall very nice condtion with some minor

　　imperfections as shown. All original interior with black cloth and

　　leather seating in very nice overall condition with no rips or

　　tears, headliner in very nice condition, new carpets with Cadillac

　　insignia and instrumental panel including full gauges and clock in

　　great condition and functioning as they should. The dash does have

　　a crack and another imperfection as shown. The car features the

　　powerful and reliable 390CID 16 Valve OHV V8 with a Rochester

　　#701930 4-bbl downdraft Quadrajet with equalized manifold,

　　mechanical fuel pump, polyurethane air filter, intake silencer, and

　　automatic choke. The engine has a cast iron block and heads, five

　　main bearings, and hydraulic valve lifters. Other standard features

　　include Power Steering, Brakes, Windows and antenna. Factory AC and

　　AM radio. The owner notes that the AC is not currently functioning.

　　The car also features an aftermarket stereo with CD with controls

　　mounted in the glove box. New gas tank with new sending unit. Owner

　　also added the iconic Trumpet horn to the vehicle. All the panels

　　line up nicely on the car and all of the chrome and badging on the

　　car is intact and in very nice condition. The upholstered trunk

　　compartment is in excellent condition and equipped with stereo

　　controls, original jack and tools along with full size spare and

　　wheel chocks. Undercarriage of the car is very clean with some

　　minor surface rust only. The car rides on extra wide whitewall

　　tires mounted on aftermarket Cadillac chrome spoke wheels which was

　　a touch the current owner preferred. The wider tires improve the

　　handling and ride of the car and the original hub caps have been

　　retained for a new owner to switch back to if desired. Owner notes

　　that Odometer stopped working some time ago and estimates that he

　　has driven 12-15K miles more than what the odometer is currently

　　showing. Car has always been garaged and properly maintained and is

　　a very nice example of the Short Deck Cadillac. A great Cadillac

　　cruiser that attracts alot of attention because of its unique

　　design and one that you'll love to own and drive. Stored in MA with

　　clean title, some documentation and car cover. Year of Manufacture

　　license plate can be transferred for MA buyers. Call Jeff for for

　　information or to schedule an appointment to see this wonderful

　　Town Sedan. Thanks for Looking.