Man bought 1967 Cadillac for cheap and finds various signs of neglect but there's reason to be optimistic
- This 1967 Cadillac DeVille had been sitting for 10-15 years
- Now this YouTuber wants to get it cruising again
- While there are signs of neglect – there are glimmers of hope, too
Published on Oct 14, 2024 at 2:00 AM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Oct 11, 2024 at 6:05 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
A 1967 Cadillac DeVille had been sitting for 10-15 years and showed serious signs of neglect – but now this YouTuber wants to get it cruising again.
There is some serious damage after years of being unused.
From a missing back seat to rust holes – however, there are some glimmers of hope.
The floors appear to have been redone, features including the throttle and climate control are intact – and it runs when parked.
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The 1967 Cadillac
The classic car had been sitting idle for 10 or 15 years when the team from NoNonsenseKnowHow came across it.
It ran while parked, but closer inspection revealed some serious signs of neglect.
There are several issues: from rust to a missing back seat – and an overpowering musty smell that is a hangover from the animal debris left hanging around by its previous occupants.
However, there are several factors that come together as something of a silver lining.
The floors appear to have been redone, and key components like the throttle and climate control are actually intact.
After attempting to fill the tires and checking various engine components, including fluid levels and spark, they replace the sulfated battery.
This appears to be the key that finally gets the engine to crank – and it seems and sounds pretty healthy with no smoke.
Another glimmer is that, while they need help, the transmission and brakes are both working.
While it needs new tires and some work on its carburetor – its owner is confident he can get it back on the road.
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All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”
