Louisiana man selling 'Bear' Bryant's last Cadillac

 By Laura Metcalf
Special to The Tuscaloosa News

Lloyd Blocker, a car salesman from Bastrop, LA, knew he had a piece of history when he became the owner of the last Cadillac Paul “Bear” Bryant ever owned; he was just not able to prove it until now.

Blocker said he got possession of the car in 2005 when he purchased a warehouse of antique cars from someone’s estate. Until a few months ago, however, he was not able to prove the car once belonged to the legendary coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team.
“All the records are about gone once it gets that old,” Blocker said.
But that all changed a few months ago when he was contacted by a previous owner of the car, who said she had found the warranty papers proving the car once belonged to Bryant. Now that he has proof of the car’s significance, Blocker said he is putting it up for sale.
The car, which is a green 1972 Cadillac, had approximately 80 thousand miles on it and still runs, Blocker said.
Because the car has historical significance, Blocker said he is not sure what it is worth, but he plans to sell it for $10,000.
When he bought the car, it came with some hats and a picture signed by Bryant, Blocker said. He said he plans to sell those along with the car.
Blocker said although he is not particularly an Alabama fan, he does appreciate the skills that made Bryant a legend.
“He was a real good coach,” Blocker said.
He said it will not be difficult for him to part with the car, despite its uniqueness.
“I’m that kind of guy,” Blocker said, “I bought it to sell.”

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