1970 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD - THE ULTIMATE STATION WAGON

The American Sunroof Corporation, or ASC, built customized luxury cars, limos and station wagons. ASC was founded in late 1963 by Heinz Christian Prechter, a German foreign exchange student who was attending San Francisco State College. Born on January 19, 1942, Prechter was brought up on his family’s Kleinhöbing, Bavaria farm. He was fascinated by automobiles from an early age and entered the automotive apprenticeship program at the local Berufschule vocational school when he was 13. After school Prechter worked at his uncle’s auto repair shop, and following the successful completion of his studies, he was accepted at the Nuremburg Berufs-Oberschule, upper vocational school, where he interned at Deutz (diesel engines & tractors), Faunwerke, trucks and military vehicles, and Siemens electronics. ASC’s wagons were built using the back half of salvaged GM clamshell station wagons that were attached to new 4-door Devilles and Fleetwoods at the C-pillars. Most of the Eldorado's were attached at the B-pillar although a few, including Glen Campbell’s, were attached at the C-pillar and included the small Eldorado rear quarter windows. The 4-door wagons resembled the full-sized Oldsmobile and Buick Wagons and were quite successful. The Eldorado-based wagons looked awkward from day one and very few were built. During the early- to mid-70s ASC exported over 100 Cadillac wagons and specially outfitted Fleetwood limousines to Saudi Arabia. Features of this beautiful creation include a 472 cubic numbers matching V8 with 4 barrel carb, turbo 400 automatic transmission, said to be 72,904 original miles ! Correct Condor Blue exterior with vinyl top, correct and original blue leather interior, power sunroof, power rear glass, rear facing third row seating, all rear seats fold down, factory air conditioning converted to R134a, power steering, power disc brakes, power seat, power door locks, AM radio, tilt steering wheel, and rear seat footrests. A rare creation, these Cadillac station wagons, and this is the ultimate example. Thanks for viewing.

[@daveedwards1117]

What a different beast that is!

[@55lincoln]

It surely is ! What a great find. Thanks so much for enjoying.

[@daveedwards1117]

You allways seem to find them! Great job 55

[@55lincoln]

@@daveedwards1117 Why thank you Dave. I'm lucky to find something like this. Thanks for liking this unique wagon.

[@Porschedude8]

I imagine these would be special order. Still, tastefully done. Thanks again! 👏😏

[@55lincoln]

I'm sure some were special orders and yet multiple wagons were prepared ahead of time to fulfill any consumer demand. Thanks again for watching my videos.

[@garymckee8857]

I have never seen one these except on videos but this one looks excellent with a good color combination and trim package. Thanks

[@55lincoln]

I hadn't seen one of these in decades. I like everything about this rare wagon. From the blue paint, vinyl top, sunroof, and blue leather interior. Great creation. And thanks to you for liking it also.

[@christopherkraft1327]

WoW!! I have never seen one of these rare beautys. Years ago I had friends that has a 70 Fleetwood that was the same color, beautiful Cadillac!! Thanks for bringing this gem to our attention!! 👍👍🙂

[@55lincoln]

To find a rare and unique station wagon like this is a treat. It's a rare beauty all right and in such a fine condition. So glad that you love this Chris and as always, many thanks to you.

[@AtlantaGymFan]

Stunning!

[@55lincoln]

I'll say it is ! Beautiful wagon all around. Thanks Brock for enjoying.

[@Torsee]

You were an above average kid if you were shleped around in that! 😂 By the look of it, that never happened! Reminds me of my Dad’s Pontiac Bonneville!

[@55lincoln]

I had to chuckle about what you said. If your Dad's Bonneville was anything like this Cadillac, then by golly, that was a beautiful car. Thanks for watching.

[@califdad4]

Very nice, I know some of these have been built for year's, I think Dean Martin had one

[@55lincoln]

As a station wagon lover I would love to have this ! Dean Martin had one along with Glen Campbell. This is a very nice survivor. Thanks so much.

[@aprilmoore62]

@@55lincoln Elvis had one that sold at Mecum. My dad had one and I've always wondered if it was Dean Martin's car. My mom and I were on American Pickers but that one we didn't want to sell yet. :)

[@55lincoln]

@@aprilmoore62 Well that is amazing that you were on American Pickers. I wonder how you can find out if it was Dean Martin's car. Good luck with that.

[@davidiverson2541]

Really nice Cadillac. I've never seen a 1970 Cadillac Station Wagon and I wonder if it was custom built?

[@55lincoln]

Great wagon survivor. Yes, the American Sunroof Corp. made many from scratch custom wagons. Thanks for viewing.