If you’re looking for a vehicle to use for commuting to and from work, you’ll probably go for something practical with a reasonable price, good fuel economy, and space for your family, friends, and/or pets. But if you’re in the market for a collector car that you’ll occasionally drive for pleasure, your priorities are completely different. Should you happen to be in search of one in an eye-catching color combo with a convertible top and an unusual engine, check out our Pick of the Day. This 1936 Cadillac Series 80 Fleetwood Convertible Coupe is listed on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Solon, Ohio.
Many people shopping for an A-B car consider how its color will impact its resale value. But when you set your heart on getting a car you want instead of need, have fun—get something different. Finished in yellow and riding on red wheels with grooved covers and rim-to-road whitewalls, this Caddy definitely stands out, whether its tan soft top is up or down.
Then there are the details that make it even more distinctive, such as the orange auxiliary lights, bright hood louvers, and twin side-mounted spare tire covers.
The interior is just as eye-catching as the exterior. Bright red leather covers the bench seat and matches the color of the door panels. A black banjo steering wheel and a gray dashboard with metallic accent strips keep the cabin from being too visually loud.
What if a friend wants to join you and your spouse/significant other for lunch? There’s room for him or her too—on the matching rumble seat.
Here’s another question: When’s the last time you saw a V12-powered American car on the road? It’s probably been a while. This convertible is powered by a 368ci V12 and comes from an era in which 12 cylinders were offered under the hoods of Cadillacs, Packards, Pierce-Arrows, and Lincolns. Fortunately, it’s received several updates since then. The dealer states that it was given “a meticulous 100-point restoration in the early 2000s and went on to earn both Senior and Premier honors from the Classic Car Club of America (badge #1641). Today, it remains well-preserved and recently benefited from recommissioning in July 2025, including new brakes, a flushed and serviced cooling system, and additional mechanical updates.”
If this 1936 Cadillac Series 80 Fleetwood Convertible Coupe is just the kind of different you want your next just-for-pleasure car to be, you can make it yours for $98,500.
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