1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham 472ci/7.7L V8   Classy, Comfy,
Imposing, and Powerful   The ignition switch and starter needed
to be replaced around 36,000mi.  The right front caliper froze &
was replaced at 39,000mi.  The electric choke stopped working at
42,000mi.  The (ancient) springs and shocks had to be replaced
at 44,000mi.  The A/C compressor seized around 45,000mi.  Rear
main seal started leaking at about 47,000mi.  All 4 ball joints,
& the upper control arm bushings, were worn out by 48,000mi.
The left backup light repeatedly burned out (probably a short)
The original AM/FM radio was temperamental - apparently it
needed to warm up :)  The hazard flashers only worked
occasionally.  The clock hasn't worked since 1973 (common
problem, no big deal)  The auto-leveling rear suspension was
replaced with a conventional setup before I bought it  General
Comments:  I was lucky enough to buy this car out of storage
with low miles, so I got to experience this car in essentially
new condition.  The car had a