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1947 Cadillac Series 75 Fleetwood Blind-Quarter Limousine by Derham
United States • 12 Nov 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1947 Cadillac Series 75 Fleetwood is a limousine modified by Derham with custom blind corner bodywork, originally owned by CBS founder William S. Paley. Featuring a 346ci V8, three-speed manual transmission, and Gearvendors overdrive, it boasts a black exterior, blue cloth interior, and amenities like power windows and AM radios.

Condition
7
The car underwent a refurbishment completed in 1996, including a color change to black, a replacement blue soft top, and rechromed brightwork. While described as being in overall solid condition, the listing mentions slight wear visible in paint, interior, or wheels which leads to a condition rating of Very Good.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
3422669
Odometer:
56,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
346ci Monobloc V8 Three-Speed Manual Transmission Gearvendors Overdrive Black Paint Blue Padded Soft Top Black Leather Front Upholstery Blue Cloth Rear Cabin Upholstery Custom Derham Formal Blind Corner Limousine Bodywork Power Windows Front & Rear AM Radios Rear Cabin Partition Jump Seats
This 1947 Cadillac 75 Fleetwood is a seven-passenger limousine that was delivered new to the Scott Smith Cadillac Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where it was purchased by William S.
Paley, the founder of CBS Broadcasting.
It was subsequently sent to the Derham Body Company, where it was modified with custom formal blind corner bodywork.
It was gifted by Paley to his sister, Blanche Paley Levy, prior to completion of the bodywork, and remained in the Levy family until 1978.
It underwent a refurbishment that was completed in 1996 and was purchased by the seller’s father later that year.
The car is finished in black over black leather and blue cloth upholstery, and power comes from a 346ci...
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£4,256
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£22,010
Median Price (Since 2020)
£122,430
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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