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Al Capone's 1932 Cadillac Limousine Sells for $78,000

Denver, Pa. – October 19, 2026 -- A 1932 Cadillac limousine registered to gangster Al Capone sold for $78,000 at Morphy's October 4 Automobilia, Petroliana & Advertising auction, edging out a 1964 Chevrolet Impala hardtop that fetched $74,400.

The sale offered more than 650 lots of motoring-related signage, service station items and vehicles. It was held live at Morphy's Pennsylvania gallery, with remote bidding available.

The Capone Cadillac comes with a paper trail

The 1932 Cadillac 355-B seven-passenger Imperial limousine has a Fisher body and a cream finish with burgundy fenders and accents. A binder documents nearly $95,000 of mechanical restoration, refurbishment and detailing by Classic & Exotic Service in 2011 and 2012. A New York Certificate of Sale names Alphonse "Al" Capone as the original purchaser and owner, and lists Rochelle Cadillac Co. of New Rochelle, New York, as the seller.

Certified Pre-Owned vs. Used Cars: What Actually Justifies the Price Gap

New Rochelle, N.Y. – September 15, 2026 -- Car shoppers deciding between a certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle and a standard used model face a real cost trade-off tied directly to inspection depth and warranty coverage, according to a HelloNation feature citing John Pomponio, an Automotive Expert at Acura of Westchester.

A certified vehicle undergoes a far more detailed inspection before sale.

Every CPO vehicle starts life as a standard used car, but it must pass a multi-point mechanical and cosmetic review by trained technicians before reaching the lot. Vehicles that fail are either repaired or rejected outright, which explains why certified models typically carry a higher price tag than comparable used cars.