looks like the nicest grocery getter' money could buy back in the 70's. i'd still rather drive this than the bubble crossover wtf's that are on the road these days.
Very cool, BUT, I can't get over the later power tailgate models that came after this. I never knew these Cadillac Wagons existed without being a hearse. PIcturing Henry Gibson driving, with some Sinatra gangster scene playing out in the middle row. Deliciously hideous faux wood pattern on the knobs was one touch too far.
Yeah, I seen it somewhere on TH-cam! His was a '74 Fleetwood Wagon, used to haul their luggage to the airport whenever Elvis went out on one of his concert tours! VERY NICE!
@@SonnyGTA I’ve actually been blessed to see 48 a few months ago! 🙌🏿 Now imma ask God to bless U & whoever reads this! O & Happy New Year! Get/Save Money!! 🙏🏿
GM actually built about 600 of these things over a two-year period. People wanted a Cadillac wagon, and it was ridiculously cheap and easy for the General to do. I've seen precisely and exactly ONE of these in my life, done correctly. Of course, it was a full-custom special-order rig, essentially marrying a Cadillac Series 60 Fleetwood sedan with the back-half of a Buick Electra 225 Station Wagon. There was NO vinyl on it. It was so huge, so shiny and so formal, I was humbled in front of it. And it weas a 1971; for all intents and purposes the EXACT SAME RIG.
This car is a monster with the 472 501 under the hood my aunt had a 70 Coupe garage kept 20 years later with about 12,000 miles on it that car was like a rocket ship I swear it went from 0 to 60 in like 3.4 seconds nothing could outrun it❤
I had a few Cadillacs in my life, starting in 1962. My 74 Eldo convertible had the 500 in it and would not pass a gas station! Just got my last Cadillac when I retired 2 yrs ago.
Love the split front bench....,you just don't see that option on70s that often, also passenger side mirror was also an option.....,baby's loaded up...❤
It's probable the metal work on this car was done by my father, Jim Stephenson, in Detroit. I know he was building Caddy Station wagons there in from mid `69 through `70, maybe `72. He worked at Barris Kustom before and after that and I went to work with him there in `73 and I recall meeting Heinz there. He was doing sunroofs on custom cars we built at George's shop. I had no idea he was the guy my father built the Caddy Station Wagons for though, but it has to be him.
@@mikeberger1162 Some of those cars we customized have sold for over $1Million recently. That's a lot of caring and none of those buyers give even a tiny shit about what your dumpy ass thinks so FO ya douche bag.
@@mikeberger1162Then why would a trailer dweller like you who can't afford a car even close to this be contaminating the comment section in the first place?
Riding in the back of a Cadillac station wagon is usually a one-time trip. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a non-Hearse/Ambulance Cadillac station wagon. Was this a special order?
@@ronaldsmith6829 THE LATER MODELS ARE NOT TO BAD , BUT YOU START FROM THE 390 , 429 , 472 , 500 C . I. ITS GETS VERY CHALLENGING BECAUSE OF THE MULTIPLE BLEND CHANGES ETC......... HAPPY NEW YEAR, !!!!!!
For that 70’s housewife who’s married to the mob😂 But really what a stunner! I love how when you went for a color back then they did the *whole thing* paint carpets upholstery all blue in this case. I bet it just floats along the highway
And the craziest thing is my 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon has 120 mph on the speedometer to and this thing come over 4 years ago you would think the rolemaster would at least have 140 on it or at least 150
Mr. B. Here 👀😎👍. Who ever built this vehicle did a hell of a job ! Cadillac did not build a station wagon, even the wagons for the last ride were coach company ! 🍸👍🍸👍🍸👍
Usually when I hear Cadillac Wagon, I thinking a Funeral Hearse. We need to get back to these style of vehicles again that have character, everything today looks the same.
Beautiful car.! GM should of put this into production! Little knocking at the end there. Might wanna put some premium in that high compression engine :-)
Nice car! I would have redone the footrest and door card carpeting and remove the stupid straight exhausts out the back. God I hate that! Keep them tucked up under the bumper where they belong. I guess I could buy it and do the same which I'm not going to LOL. Still, awesome!
I want to buy this caddy wagon. I ben trying for 2 days. Now it says sold. Hooe to me. Im 67 fighting lung cancer, so far so good. Thus may be my last car. Its a got to have last wish kinda shit i guess. Then you can bug it back from me after i croak. To much to ask? Life is short to short not to own my 5th caddy.
I had a Cadillac dealer just walking distance from where I lived back then and never knew there was a station wagon. I only looked, for the sticker shock of course. I can only imagine what this thing must have cost.
One model of car Cadillac never built and should have. The attention to detail on these Cadillac wagon conversions is second to none. Even Elvis loved them, He owned a few.
I suppose this is The Wagon for someone who didn't want a Wagon. Why a Fleetwood? That's a Limo Spec Car. So the Master can relax with his feet on rests in back seat, while the kids wreak havoc in the back? Why didn't they use a Calais or DeVille -- just say'n?
Why do nearly all the dash clocks of the 60's and 70's stop working, this car is the same, maybe it's because they have turned over and over for so many years and they just run out of puff......
I don't know if the added vinyl helps or hinders the resemblance between a funeral coach and a family hauler. The Cadillac division must have imagined their buyers being at minimum a two car family, one vehicle for formal occasions and one vehicle for family outings, but look at the Cullinan and why can't you have the same marque providing the same luxury for various purposes.
Yes, this 1970 Caddy was converted to a wagon by ASC Custom Craft. This is a rare find as they did not complete many conversions. We sold this back in 2022. Thanks for watching.
Nice wagon, however I could do without the vinyl top and window sills. Also would've liked it better with a Vista Cruiser roof. Considering that it was supposed to be a top-of-the-range Fleetwood, the steering wheel looked very cheap.
That style steering wheel was used on the entire Cadillac lineup that year. They indeed did look like crap. And black was the only color. Other GM divisions had far nicer looking steering wheels that year.
@@donalbershardt9290 hell yes it is I love this thing and you know it'll start arguments between buddy's who spot it and have differing opinions of what it is or how it got this way lol (I say argument but I mean friends bustin each others chops) it is without a doubt the coolest 70's wagon I never knew existed
It's beautiful in that way that makes me want to look at it for 5 minutes or so.... but, I could never really be interested in owning and driving such an antiquated sled
@@KMauriceCrooms a difference of opinion isn't "hating"...... it's startling that so many people in the general population have no longer possess the ability to think.
![Old School Station Wagon collection of Family Haulers Truckster to Vista Cruiser style Buick [2020]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/3qmq8-AqFqo/mqdefault.jpg)
Still cool nicer than anything on the road now.
Hmm your so sweet to say that, thank you hon
looks like the nicest grocery getter' money could buy back in the 70's. i'd still rather drive this than the bubble crossover wtf's that are on the road these days.
Dude who wouldn’t want a 9 seater caddie
Very cool, BUT, I can't get over the later power tailgate models that came after this. I never knew these Cadillac Wagons existed without being a hearse. PIcturing Henry Gibson driving, with some Sinatra gangster scene playing out in the middle row. Deliciously hideous faux wood pattern on the knobs was one touch too far.
AMC Pacers were the original bubble crossovers in the mid 1970s. What in today's market are you referring to?
You are a jet setting top level executive but you still want to take your 4 kids to their sporting events. What an ironic car.
ELVIS HAD ONE FOR TOYING AROUND WITH THE GUYS !!!!
Yeah, I seen it somewhere on TH-cam! His was a '74 Fleetwood Wagon, used to haul their luggage to the airport whenever Elvis went out on one of his concert tours! VERY NICE!
Imma tell U what, I’m 47 years old, & this is thee first time that I’ve ever seen a Cadillac wagon before! Thanks for sharing!! 👍🏿
You’re 47 and you say ‘imma’???
@@SonnyGTA I’ve actually been blessed to see 48 a few months ago! 🙌🏿 Now imma ask God to bless U & whoever reads this! O & Happy New Year! Get/Save Money!! 🙏🏿
GM actually built about 600 of these things over a two-year period.
People wanted a Cadillac wagon, and it was ridiculously cheap and easy for the General to do.
I've seen precisely and exactly ONE of these in my life, done correctly.
Of course, it was a full-custom special-order rig, essentially marrying a Cadillac Series 60 Fleetwood sedan with the back-half of a Buick Electra 225 Station Wagon.
There was NO vinyl on it. It was so huge, so shiny and so formal, I was humbled in front of it. And it weas a 1971; for all intents and purposes the EXACT SAME RIG.
@@1954mightymouse Thank U for the info my friend, U learn something everyday.
Think of a hearse, in the past they were always Cadillac Fleetwoods. This is the same car without the back windows being blacked out.
This car is a monster with the 472 501 under the hood my aunt had a 70 Coupe garage kept 20 years later with about 12,000 miles on it that car was like a rocket ship I swear it went from 0 to 60 in like 3.4 seconds nothing could outrun it❤
Even as a station wagon, Cadillac was still getN down!!!!
I had a few Cadillacs in my life, starting in 1962. My 74 Eldo convertible had the 500 in it and would not pass a gas station! Just got my last Cadillac when I retired 2 yrs ago.
😯I had no idea there were Cadillac wagons. I need this in my life.
Magnificent Cadillac
Love the split front bench....,you just don't see that option on70s that often, also passenger side mirror was also an option.....,baby's loaded up...❤
I'm 67, grew up on Long Island and I've never seen one. It has to be pretty rare. Cool show car regardless of picky condition issues.
It's probable the metal work on this car was done by my father, Jim Stephenson, in Detroit. I know he was building Caddy Station wagons there in from mid `69 through `70, maybe `72. He worked at Barris Kustom before and after that and I went to work with him there in `73 and I recall meeting Heinz there. He was doing sunroofs on custom cars we built at George's shop. I had no idea he was the guy my father built the Caddy Station Wagons for though, but it has to be him.
Great story. Thanks for sharing!
Oh please dude who cares
@@mikeberger1162 Some of those cars we customized have sold for over $1Million recently. That's a lot of caring and none of those buyers give even a tiny shit about what your dumpy ass thinks so FO ya douche bag.
@@mikeberger1162 deek wad
@@mikeberger1162Then why would a trailer dweller like you who can't afford a car even close to this be contaminating the comment section in the first place?
Riding in the back of a Cadillac station wagon is usually a one-time trip.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a non-Hearse/Ambulance Cadillac station wagon. Was this a special order?
ASC built these Cadillac wagons. It is said that less than 20 were made.
@@fastlanestl thank you! That would explain why I’ve never seen one.
Beautiful Estate Wagon Orr Cadillac Wagon whichever you prefer if I had the cash I would buy it
I knew someone who had one of these. He was in Florida.
Smooth boat ..the detail back then ..true craftsmanship...love it
I believe John Wayne had one and Burt Parks too
Up date John Wayne had a Pontiac wagon custom built.
Are we looking at the First Generation Escalade?...NICE
All you need is a 1970s 40' Airstream trailer. What a statement!
Even the door pull handles are stylish
WITH A 472 THIS S.O.B. WILL PASS EVERYTHING EXCEPT A GAS STATION ⛽️!!!!!
You would be surprised. At 18 mpg freeway, you'd get past one or two.
@@ronaldsmith6829 THE LATER MODELS ARE NOT TO BAD , BUT YOU START FROM THE 390 , 429 , 472 , 500 C . I. ITS GETS VERY CHALLENGING BECAUSE OF THE MULTIPLE BLEND CHANGES ETC......... HAPPY NEW YEAR, !!!!!!
THE ELDORADO FOR 1970 WAS A 500 , WITH 400 HORSES WHAT A ROAD CAR !!!!!
"Made IN USA" needs to come back to USA. American's did have love affairs with their automobiles and it was as good as it gets,
For that 70’s housewife who’s married to the mob😂 But really what a stunner! I love how when you went for a color back then they did the *whole thing* paint carpets upholstery all blue in this case. I bet it just floats along the highway
Damn. What a beauty. Wish the times back 😍😍😍
And the craziest thing is my 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon has 120 mph on the speedometer to and this thing come over 4 years ago you would think the rolemaster would at least have 140 on it or at least 150
Mr. B. Here 👀😎👍. Who ever built this vehicle did a hell of a job ! Cadillac did not build a station wagon, even the wagons for the last ride were coach company ! 🍸👍🍸👍🍸👍
This wagon conversion was built by ASC Custom Craft. Thanks for watching.
@@fastlanestl Mr. B. Here ! 👀😎👍 to bad Cadillac did build it ! GM executive small minded ! 😎👍😎👍
Usually when I hear Cadillac Wagon, I thinking a Funeral Hearse. We need to get back to these style of vehicles again that have character, everything today looks the same.
Beautiful car.! GM should of put this into production!
Little knocking at the end there. Might wanna put some premium in that high compression engine :-)
They did they made them 70 through 78 Google it
Beautiful ,that's an automobile really!!!!
Nice car but still has that hearse look it's in good condition nice color combination
When I was a kid, there was a local undertaker who had one of these. When he sold it, he said the back seat had never been up😊
These were usually custom ordered and sold to limousine companies and funeral homes.
Nice car! I would have redone the footrest and door card carpeting and remove the stupid straight exhausts out the back. God I hate that! Keep them tucked up under the bumper where they belong. I guess I could buy it and do the same which I'm not going to LOL. Still, awesome!
Exhaust is hideous 🤢
The only time I ever want to be in a car that big is when I'm laid out in a box
Gorgeous car!
I love it!
I want to buy this caddy wagon. I ben trying for 2 days. Now it says sold. Hooe to me. Im 67 fighting lung cancer, so far so good. Thus may be my last car. Its a got to have last wish kinda shit i guess. Then you can bug it back from me after i croak. To much to ask? Life is short to short not to own my 5th caddy.
We sold this Cadillac wagon last year. Thanks for watching.
Wooow!!!! Simply BEAUTIFUL. 😍 💯%.
Man, what a killer fuckin' ride. That thing is so boss. All it's missing is the 500 ci. 8.2 litre. monster.
Wait a minute........Cadillac built a station wagon in 1970???
A few Cadillac wagon conversions built by ASC Custom Craft in this era. Check the description and link to learn more.
Now THAT’S a beach wagon!!
gee how much did it sell for
Escalades grandpa!
Was this wagon sold??😮
We sold this Cadillac wagon last spring. Thanks for watching!
I had a Cadillac dealer just walking distance from where I lived back then and never knew there was a station wagon. I only looked, for the sticker shock of course. I can only imagine what this thing must have cost.
That must be a conversion from a hearse, caddy never had a station wagon in the 70s
Nor did the Factory build Hearses. Both were built by outside coachworks.
I'm usually not a fan of builds like this with Classic Cadillacs, but I gotta say, I like this , very nicely done, good job.
This car was likely ordered new from the dealership. G.M. would have sent the Fleetwood Sedan to the Coachworks to have been modified.
This is how the car came!!
Nicely done?? Yeah. Thank GM. that’s who did the “build”. 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
I am 59 and I've never seen one
One model of car Cadillac never built and should have. The attention to detail on these Cadillac wagon conversions is second to none. Even Elvis loved them, He owned a few.
I suppose this is The Wagon for someone who didn't want a Wagon. Why a Fleetwood? That's a Limo Spec Car. So the Master can relax with his feet on rests in back seat, while the kids wreak havoc in the back? Why didn't they use a Calais or DeVille -- just say'n?
Why do nearly all the dash clocks of the 60's and 70's stop working, this car is the same, maybe it's because they have turned over and over for so many years and they just run out of puff......
Great car!
Now fix the exhaust, this ain't no pony, this is class.
How much?
Bigger and weighs more than an escalade lol
472ci I expect 380ci at least. I need a truck more than this car though. I need a bed to haul stuff in.
Musta cost a FORTUNE for whomever built this thing! ~~
If your gorin 4:06 g to wheel around in a wagon ! This is the one ! Life just doesn't get any sweeter ! Highway to heaven!!!
What does it smell like inside?
The Munsters should have owned it, I can see Herman driving with a big smile :)
Dopest car ever
This has the whole hearse thing going on. ⚰️🚗💙😍 I want one.
Yeah no matter what your never getaway we without the hearse look and feel,
Very nice. ,my grandmother owned one.very comfy ride she complained about 6 mpg. But grandpa owned a gas station.
Very nice!
SWEET
Could this have been destined as a hearse and modified?
I don't know if the added vinyl helps or hinders the resemblance between a funeral coach and a family hauler. The Cadillac division must have imagined their buyers being at minimum a two car family, one vehicle for formal occasions and one vehicle for family outings, but look at the Cullinan and why can't you have the same marque providing the same luxury for various purposes.
I want that!!
Buy it! It’s for sale!
Me to I'll be 50 on the 28th of December
I've never seen such a beautiful Cadi 😍 that's way more beautiful than then the sedan
Sweet
$??
A lot.
Is this real ?
Yes, this 1970 Caddy was converted to a wagon by ASC Custom Craft. This is a rare find as they did not complete many conversions. We sold this back in 2022. Thanks for watching.
Absolutely love it.
Beautiful! 👏🏼👏🏼💙
Это настоящий автомобиль, с душой. Не то что сегодняшнее компьютерное уныние черного, белого и серого цвета.
nice family car.
The ultimate family car
@@jacklevins9968 the one percent family car
Maybe the Addams family.
What a car! 😊
I’m pretty surprised that people don’t know the Cadillac wagons or think they were custom builds.
Because they are customs by coachbuilders
I want to buy it.asap
Nice wagon, however I could do without the vinyl top and window sills. Also would've liked it better with a Vista Cruiser roof. Considering that it was supposed to be a top-of-the-range Fleetwood, the steering wheel looked very cheap.
That style steering wheel was used on the entire Cadillac lineup that year. They indeed did look like crap. And black was the only color.
Other GM divisions had far nicer looking steering wheels that year.
Nice poon wagon
Why when you have a dash that dam big you put the wiper controls on the door panel ?
It's a Caddie. Just because you can.
How much?
This was a hearse originally?
No.. was sent to a coach builder the same way a hearse is. But this is an actual station wagon and was never a hearse.
Price?
I think I saw somewhere around 44k?
@@gregoryballestero4369 Its worth Every Penny of that.. I WANT IT!! I hear some Exhaust Manifold leakage.. Common problem that can be fixed.. 👍
@@donalbershardt9290 hell yes it is I love this thing and you know it'll start arguments between buddy's who spot it and have differing opinions of what it is or how it got this way lol (I say argument but I mean friends bustin each others chops) it is without a doubt the coolest 70's wagon I never knew existed
@@gregoryballestero4369 LOL!
Not much different from the Caddy hearse...
The Hearst is about 18 inches longer.
Hearses were built on Cadillac commercial chasis. This was a Fleetwood converted by Hess & Eisenhart or other high end coach builder..
It’s completely different. Please don’t comment anymore.
It's beautiful in that way that makes me want to look at it for 5 minutes or so.... but, I could never really be interested in owning and driving such an antiquated sled
This ride is the “bomb”, you need to stop hating!!
@@KMauriceCrooms a difference of opinion isn't "hating"...... it's startling that so many people in the general population have no longer possess the ability to think.
@@markallen2984 Actually, it’s some people in the population with no sense of humor. I was only joking with you. You should get out a little more.
@@KMauriceCrooms I'm out a lot. Perhaps you should learn to tell a joke better
@@markallen2984 Alright, here’s a joke. A horse walks into a bar and the bartender says. “ Hey, why the long face?
old Herse convo lol
Nope built by ASC back in the day it was a sedan with the trunk and roof replaced with a chevy/Buick station wagon roof from the time
@@gregoryballestero4369 Likely never saw the road after factory completion before it was converted. These could be ordered from the Caddie dealers.
Not at all! And it’s HEARSE! 🤦♀️