Vehicle Description
The origin of the name DeVille, is from the French coachbuilding
term "de la ville", or "of the town". Everyone will be well aware
of that when you roll through in this dramatic, Red, Deville
convertible.
1964 was the first year for a convertible DeVille, and it was the
only year for this body style as they promptly redesigned the car
for '65. The long hood reaches forward leading proudly with a
Cadillac crest. It is flanked by broad shouldered fenders topped
with chrome that shroud dual headlights. Between them is a unique
grill with a bi-angular design that forms a V-shape along both is
vertical and horizontal planes. A body colored bar cuts through the
center from side to side and it is all underlined by a substantial
chrome bumper that wraps around the sides. The side itself cuts a
long clean line with a thin chrome accent running front to rear.
Rear wheel spats enhance the look, and of-course, you gotta love
those tail fins that end in steeply angled brake lights. Another
Cadillac crest, this time nestled in a laurel wreath graces the
trunk lid and the chrome bumper forms an H shape as it captures the
taillights and underlines everything nicely.
Open the door, or just look inside if the top is down, and you will
find a sumptuous Red leather interior. The door panel is a work of
art in red and chrome. It is smooth up top, has a perforated center
outlined in chrome, then has a long comfortable armrest with the
switches for the power windows as well as a crank for the vent
window and remote control for the mirror. Go ahead, settle into
those gorgeous power leather seats. Now that is Cadillac luxury at
its finest! Breathable seating surfaces surrounded by smooth
supporting bolsters all stitched up with old school craftsmanship.
A two spoke steering wheel sits in front of a red dashboard with a
black and chrome instrument panel. An industry first introduced on
this car is the completely automatic heating and air conditioning
system controlled by a dial thermostat. The white convertible roof
is power operated and has a red boot to dress it out when it is
folded down.
Open the hood and you will find another first in this car. The
first 429 cubic inch motor to power a Cadillac is nestled down in a
neat and clean engine bay. It was developed to provide more torque
and power in the lower ranges which would be most useful in traffic
and at normal driving speeds. There is a flat black air cleaner
feeding air to a Carter AFB 4-barrel carburetor. Valve covers are
embossed with Cadillac in script and signs of good regular
maintenance include new air conditioning lines on the factory
compressor that has been updated to R-134 along with a new
alternator and new plugs, cap and wires. Also new was the 3-speed
Turbo-Hydromatic transmission that sends the power to the rear
wheels. There is a new exhaust system from end to end and new front
shocks as well as sway bar bushings along with a nice set of
235/75R15 white wall tires which all add up to help this car drive
like a Cadillac should.
You will definitely be "of the town" in this beautiful Red DeVille
convertible. No matter what town is that you are rolling
through.