6,100-Mile 2008 Cadillac DTS Professional Limousine

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Through decades of technological innovation and precision engineering, Cadillac has cemented itself as the foremost manufacturer of quality vehicles in the United States. As such, the firm’s vehicles have had a long-standing history of transporting celebrities and heads of state in unrivaled comfort, acting as a symbol of wealth and prestige to all who encounter them. In fact, a Cadillac has served in the ultimate role of high-end transportation – the United States presidential state car – since as early as 1919 when President Woodrow Wilson rode in a Cadillac Series 53 during a World War I victory parade. As Cadillac entered the new millennium, the long-running DeVille nameplate was succeeded by the subtly restyled DTS, using the brand's new nomenclature established by the CTS and STS. Like its predecessor, the DTS was made available as a “coachbuilder” chassis for conversion into hearses or limousines, with a heavily modified and armored DTS limousine debuting in the second inauguration of U.S. President George W. Bush. Today, a Cadillac limousine remains the choice of dignitaries and celebrities alike who wish to travel in spectacular luxury. 

This Cadillac DTS Professional Limousine was reportedly delivered new to George Foreman as a gift, with the accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report showing that the car was registered in Texas to its first owner in January 2009. Equipped with an intercom system, a power-operated privacy partition, a wet bar, and rear mood lighting, this low-milage limousine presents an excellent opportunity to acquire one of America’s great status symbols from one of America’s all-time greats.

This car is part of the George Foreman Collection, which comprises over 50 cars from the 1930s through today, with a focus on American classics and late-model sports cars.

Highlights

• Offered from The George Foreman Collection

• Reportedly gifted new to George Foreman in 2008

• Showing only 6,143 miles at the time of listing

• Four-door limousine featuring a 70-inch wheelbase extension

• Padded black vinyl roof 

• Finished in Black Raven over an Ebony leather interior with woodgrain trim on the instrument panel, door inserts, steering wheel, shifter plate, and shift knob

• Powered by a 4.6-liter Northstar V8 rated at 292 horsepower and 288 lb-ft of torque

• Four-speed automatic transmission

• Room for up to six passengers in the rear compartment

• Power privacy partition

• Intercom system controls, front and rear

• Enhanced HVAC system

• Rear mood lighting controls

• Rear JVC stereo with remote control

• Rear TV

• Rear burl wood wet bar complete with glassware (champaign flutes, rock glasses, decanters)

• 17-inch seven-spoke chrome wheels mounted with Goodyear Radial LS tires

• Service at Tom Peacock Cadillac in March 2016 included:

  • Performing 30,000-mile service (oil and filter change, changing brake and coolant fluid, mounting and balancing new tires, and completing a multi-point inspection) 

  • Repairing a vacuum leak in the air conditioning system

  • Replacement of the battery

• The air conditioning compressor was replaced, system was flushed and recharged in July 2019 by Kenneth’s Complete Car Care Center, Inc. at a cost of $2,569.54

• Fully detailed by Dr. D’Tail in July 2019 at a cost of $1,400

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• LED tail lights

• Satin nickel grille

• Manual folding, heated, power remote control exterior rearview mirrors

• Structureless, flat blade wipers, two-speed with variable delay

• Cruise control

• Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel

• Driver Information Centre with tire pressure monitoring system

• Electrochromic rearview mirror

• Front AM/FM stereo with CD and XM radio capabilities

• Rear fingertip controls

• Rear lap seat belts

• Keyless entry system

• OnStar

• Speed-sensitive variable-assist rack-and-pinion steering

• Power front bucket seats

• Automatic climate control

• Remote release trunk

Known Imperfections

• Please note that the vehicles in The George Foreman Collection have been in long-term static storage and will benefit from additional mechanical attention prior to being driven. Bidders are encouraged to review the Additional Documents section of each lot for any recent mechanical service rendered to help return certain vehicles to running condition. Additionally, bidders should carefully review the photos of each lot in the collection, which may highlight the oxidation of metal components certain vehicles sustained as the result of a garage fire caused by a golf cart battery in March 2019. Although none of the vehicles sustained fire damage from the fire itself, the negative cosmetic effects of the corrosive soot vary greatly from vehicle to vehicle and can be observed in the photo galleries of each lot. All lots are sold as is, where is, and bidders are responsible for any desired diligence before placing a bid.

• Minor dent near the front passenger door handle

• Trunk and rear bumper chrome trim is oxidized

• Rear JVC stereo does not power on

Included

• One key and fob

• JVC stereo remote and manuals

• Partial service records

Ownership History

This 2008 Cadillac DTS Professional Limousine was reportedly delivered new to George Foreman as a gift, with the accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report verifying its one-owner status and low original mileage of 6,143 miles.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner for this vehicle.

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com