Vehicle Description
Having logged very low mileage during its lifetime - while
receiving plenty of doting care along the way - this 1985 Cadillac
Seville greets the present in unusually strong fashion. Its
ultra-sharp exterior pairs with a fresh and vital interior, as well
as a drivetrain that's running with confidence-inspiring precision.
If you're looking to inject some nostalgia into your daily routine
without having to make any sacrifices in the areas of comfort and
drivability, this mid-'80s sedan definitely bears close
consideration.
A brief glance at this Seville's design shows the influences of
several previous iterations of the model, merged for an appealing
final result. The front end has that balanced, geometric appearance
featured by its predecessors of the previous decade, while the
sloping rear deck lid area harkens back substantially further - it
provides a subtle nod to the pre-tail fin Caddys of the early '40s,
in fact. This sedan has no doubt spent the vast majority of its
off-duty time safely sheltered and its original paint looks
impressive - it's still smooth and shiny - and with a thorough
detailing it will literally be show-worthy. The exterior is still
entirely in stock condition and really presents well - its array of
chrome trim is in excellent shape and the body alignment on display
here appears every bit as precise as it was when this Seville first
rolled off the showroom floor. You don't often see cars from this
era still carrying such a fresh, vital appearance.
Climb inside and you'll see right away that the interior is
presenting just as strong. Even routine driving while exercising
plenty of caution is bound to leave its mark, yet this cabin seems
as if it's only seen very limited use. You won't find any creasing
on the tuck and roll surfaces of the contrasting dark burgundy
seating, the door panels to each side show no discoloration and the
rear bench seat looks as if it's yet to even be occupied. Open one
of the rear doors and you're also likely to be surprised at how
much real estate separates the two rows of seating. The instrument
panel carries a full complement of clear gauges that are surrounded
by still-fresh woodgrain accents and the air conditioning is
blowing as cold as you could want. An aftermarket Alpine AM/FM/CD
head unit - the only deviation from factory configuration in sight
- has been recessed into the dash to provide a modern audio
experience. Every control switch and interior light seems to work
as intended and as you raise that sloping rear deck lid, you'll see
that the trunk area is in the same factory-fresh condition as the
rest of the car.
This Cadillac is powered by a 4.1 liter V8 that, like pretty much
everything else on the car, has largely defied the forces of time.
Situated in an orderly engine bay, it's still in stock form, with
no aftermarket add-ons whatsoever, and is a very able-bodied
powerplant, propelling this sedan forward with gusto. Sitting just
behind it is a 4-speed automatic transmission - by the mid-'80s the
inclusion of an overdrive gear was just short of being a given, so
low revving highway speeds are second nature to this Seville.
Smooth power steering makes navigating this GM classic a low-effort
affair, while power brakes that include discs up front bring its
set of 15" stock wheels wearing Toyo tires to dependably quick
stops.
You rarely see any car that comes through more than three decades
of services in as impressive a manner as this 1985 Cadillac Seville
has. Call today!