Vehicle Description
If you attended that Cadillac Club's national meet last summer, you
probably saw cars just like this all-original 1975 Coupe DeVille
drawing crowds all week. Why? Originality rocks. You can restore
originality into a car, so more and more hobbyists are discovering
the joys of a clean, original machine. Don't understand what we're
talking about? Come drive this fantastically authentic Cadillac and
it'll all be clear.
First off, this is a really BIG car, and after 1976, there would
never again be a Coupe DeVille this massive. But that doesn't mean
it's clumsy, and thanks to tidy proportions it looks great even
today. The original Cotillion White paint is in remarkable
condition, which isn't a surprise since it has only 41,391 original
miles. There's a soft shine that only vintage paint can capture,
and nobody will second-guess you when you tell them that it's all
original. There's obviously no rust thanks to a lifetime someplace
warm, and although the doors are massive, they fit well and don't
sag. And yes, Cadillacs have always been about chrome, and there's
a lot of it here, including massive bumpers, bright rocker panel
moldings, and trim around the windows. Another cool feature are
those pods on the front fenders, which house fiber-optic lenses
indicating the status of the headlights, parking lights, and
hi-beams.
Inside, this Coupe DeVille feels like a living room on wheels, and
the pillow-tufted velour seats are in remarkably good condition.
The burgundy fabric remains in good shape with no splits or tears,
quite remarkable for production-grade materials that are
approaching 45 years old. Power accessories were expected at this
level, and include a power front bench, power windows and locks,
and automatic climate control (1975 was the first year A/C was
standard on a Cadillac, by the way). There's no question the
mileage is authentic and it certainly looks like the back seat has
never been used. The original AM/FM radio still works, as does the
power antenna, which pokes itself up six inches when you turn on
the radio, with a manual override just to the left of the radio
dials. The massive trunk is fully upholstered with the
factory-issued rubber mat, and that may even be the original spare
under the cover, along with a full jack assembly.
Cadillac's claim to fame in the '70s was the world's largest
production V8, a 500 cubic inch monster that provided effortless
torque to move these big land yachts with ease. They're also
remarkably durable and reliable machines, with a Rochester 4-barrel
carburetor up top and an HEI ignition system to light it up. This
one wears its original Cadillac Blue paint, factory air cleaner,
and all the original accessories are fully functional. It's backed
by a TH400 3-speed automatic spinning 2.73 gears out back, so
highway cruising is smooth and silent, just as it should be. The
single exhaust system has a muted hum that sounds right and the
floors are obviously in excellent condition with no significant
issues beyond some road grime. Newer 235/75/15 whitewall radials
have been fitted to the original wheels, so it rides like a
hovercraft and the factory hubcaps are clean and simple, a contrast
to the rest of the car.
Big luxury cruisers like this are finding traction in the market,
and a fantastic original car like this is sure to attract attention
anywhere it goes. Call today!