Cadillac Made for Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, Set to Fetch £500,000

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A historic Cadillac built for the Duke and Duchess of Windsor is expected to sell for the princely sum of up to £500,000 after surfacing for the first time in 60 years.  The jet black American car cost a staggering $16,000 (£9,900) when the former King bought it new in 1941.

It was one of the first cars to have electric windows and is decked out with jewellery compartments, cigar lighters, wool carpets and walnut finish.

The car was nicknamed 'The Duchess' and is one of the world's most famous Cadillacs.  But after the royals sold the car in 1952, it disappeared from the public only to re-emerge in 2009 when its new owner decided to fully restore it.

Cadillac 'The Duchess' made for Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson set to fetch £500k | Mail Online

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