Welcome to Hooniverse Wagon Wednesday, and today I found this Cadillac Fleetwood Wagon that may have been owned by the musical Jackson Five family. Well, that is what this blog had to say about it back in June of 2007, when it was sold by Vintage Motors of Sarasota. Even if it doesn’t have a celebrity connection, this car stands on its own as Hooniversalustworthy!


The 1971 Fleetwood was the largest Cadillac offered that year, and offered a new pillared hardtop sedan styled after the 1940 Fleetwood Series 60. It was both classic, yet modern at the time of introduction, and carried on until Cadillac downsized their models for the 1977 model year. Unlike other Cadillac Wagon Conversions, this car was equipped with the equally new for 1971 GM Clam Shell Tail Gate, with the window that retracted into the roof, and the lower half that disappeared into the floor.

I was to bring to your attention the interior though. Long before Leather Upholstery became the default luxury seating surface, Luxury Cars came equipped with “Brocade” cloth during the late 60’s and early 70’s. The intricate patterns within the fabric were suppose to mimic the clothing and seating surfaces once thought to be used by French or British nobility. It made for a richer looking interior without adding a great deal of expense.

This car also includes a Black & White television located between the front seat backs, and whether or not it works isn’t disclosed. The listing states that there is some minor rust issues, along with a couple of minor interior blemishes, but this would really be a show stopper with a little work. As of this writing, the high bid is $6,600, but the reserve has yet to be met.

So I have to ask this: Would you buy it? And if you would, what do you think it will go for? As always, I look forward to your responses. See the Ebay Listing here.