Last chance to own one of America's environmental leader's favorite toy.
Own Edward Abbey's 1975 Cadillac!
Ed purchased this car on March 8, 1984 just after his 61st birthday and owned it through the end of his life. After sitting for a while, Ernie Bulow, a book collector and author purchased the car from Abbey's widow and put on the New Mexico vanity plates "Hayduke". In 1995, another book dealer, Tony Delcavo purchased the caddie and began to restore it including the present day vanity plates "E. Abbey" from the state of Colorado. Since 2008 the car has resided in Moab, UT and is being sold by Andy Nettell, book dealer and owner of Back of Beyond Books, a store dedicated to Ed's memory.
Purchaser will also receive numerous original signed documents (including the original signed application for title from the state of Arizona) relating to this car. Included is also the 8-track tape player that Ed purchased for the car, but alas it no longer works and has been replaced with a slightly newer radio.
Proceeds from this sale will go to Confluence: A Celebration of Reading and Writing in Moab, now in its third year. See moabconfluence.org for more information on this festival whose first year was dedicated to Edward Abbey. We think Ed would appreciate his car funding a writers festival.
Edward Abbey's 1975 Red Cadillac Eldorado Convertible can be yours! This 8 cylinder beast runs well and is sold as is. It has a new paint job and the previous owner replaced the ragtop and reupholstered the interior. New hood hinges are needed and various smaller items need some love, i.e. glove box knob has fallen off, interior aluminum strip is loose and back window is sticky. An issue in the electrical system sometimes drains the battery. The odomotor no longer works and the sun visors need attention. The top raises and lowers splendidly and I've had a hoot driving around Arches National Park with the top down. I'm sure Ed threw a few beer cans out while cruising.
The car is featured on the cover of the paperback edition of Postcards from Ed. Writer Luis Alberto Urrea even wrote an essay starring the cadillac.
The car will be delivered (if desired) as long as the recipient lives near an airport in which United Airlines services. $500.00 deposit due via paypal within 48 hours of winning bid. Balance due with 5 days via cash or cashier's check.
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