1959 Cadillac Fleetwood 59 Limousine “Former Alabama Governor’s Limo
Amazing 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Limousine previously owned by the State of Alabama and was used by (5) former Alabama Governors. VIN#59S111082. Miles shows 35,277 (exempt) (1) of only 690 Fleetwood Seventy Five Limousine's produced in 1959. This was the biggest fin of any year of the big fin era for Cadillac! This incredible car was purchased new in 1959 by the State of Alabama for use by the State's Governor. It received Alabama Plate #1. Big Jim Folsom was the first Governor to use the car, followed by Governors John Patterson, George Wallace, Lurleen Wallace and finally Albert Brewer who succeeded Mrs Wallace after her death in 1968. The car was then put up for auction by the State of Alabama. Upon learning of its potential sale, George Wallace's brother Gerald Wallace contacted the States finance director and told him that since the car was used by both George and Lurleen Wallace and their affection for the car, that the State of Alabama should have been gifted to George Wallace. But it was too late. The auction had already been posted and was scheduled to be sold. The finance director and his assistant decided to pool their own private funds and purchased the car at the auction for $2200. When they presented it to George Wallace and told him the story that his brother Gerald had told them, he said that he had not idea where Gerald got that notion and that he had no interest what so ever in the car. After receiving the car, he decided to sell the car to Royce Kershaw Sr who kept it stored away in this warehouse until his death. His son, Royce Kershaw Jr maintained the car until his death in 2023. The Kershaw family has owned this rare Limousine for more than 50 years. According to the family, it still retains its original paint, interior and drivetrain, a 390 Cubic inch V8 with a single 4 barrel carburetor that produces 345 bhp. Transmission is a 4 speed automatic and the car has independent front suspension and 4 wheel disc brakes. Step inside the car and you will find original tobacco stains from the many cigars that were smoked by its prominent passengers! A rare piece of Alabama history. Alabama Bill of Sale Only. Proof of a past Alabama registration and several past news articles included. No title.
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The incredible "Royce G Kershaw Jr" Estate Collection
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Montgomery, Alabama 36108
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