Vehicle Description
1978 Cadillac Seville
The Seville, introduced in May 1975 as an early 1976 model, was
Cadillac's answer to the rising popularity of such European luxury
imports as Mercedes-Benz and BMW. The Seville became the smallest
and most expensive model in the lineup, turning Cadillac's
traditional marketing and pricing strategy upside down.
For consignment a clean, garaged 1978 example of the Cadillac
Seville produced to compete with the ever increasing threat of
European luxury cars entering the country. A smaller more compact
Caddy, with all the trappings of luxury the larger cars offered at
the time.
Exterior
With all steel panels straight and true, and definitely no rust in
sight, this square and rectangle design car is bathed in beautiful
Sable Black. Chrome all around looks fabulous, badging is near
perfect, and bumpers are very nicely preserved. A black vinyl top
also in very nice condition is seen. On all 4 corners are wire
wheel covers with a Cadillac centered metal badge.
Interior
Really nice padded and shiny, Antique Medium Saddle leather is
tucked and rolled, and stitched to perfection to cover the door
panels. Seen on these is also the door pull which is lacquered
wood, a litany of power toggles (windows, locks, mirrors, and
seats) and some wood appliqu� surrounds. Turning out attention to
the passenger compartment is more rich shiny overstuffed leather
which covers dual large front buckets, and a spacious bench in
back. The original dash fronts the big seats and uses padded vinyl
for the top and wood appliqu� for the gauge cluster and cruise
control, climate controls, radio, lights, and power antenna and
sunroof. Noted hanging from the dash is a factory CB radio. Clean
gold carpet floods the floors, and above a nice headliner is
wrapping around a functioning sunroof. A note to the trunk which is
lined with unbelievably clean gold carpeting!
Drivetrain
An original Oldsmobile (yup that's what Caddy was using) 350ci V8
in clean unrestored condition sits with a maze of wires and hoses.
This engine has Bendix EFI, a TH400 3-speed automatic transmission,
and a 10-bolt rear with 2.56 gears.
Undercarriage
Lots of patina, some road dirt, no rust and some blowback of
leakage from what is described as a healthy power steering leak.
Floorpans are solid and unibody is strong with no rust showing. A
cushy independent coil spring suspension is on front, and leaf
springs quell the motion on the rear. Power disc brakes are all
around
Drive-Ability
Getting into this car is literally like getting into it in the
showroom in 1978. It is in beautiful condition, starts right up
rides like a dream, and all accessories are working just fine. It
has nice acceleration, and actually handles well for its mid-size.
The test track was no match for this car.
A nicely presenting car on the exterior with the paint and chrome,
as well as the padded top. Interior shows well, with some wear but
mostly nice. The engine starts well and remains fairly clean and
corrosion free.
VIN Decode
6S6988Q503379
6-Cadillac
S-Seville
69-4 Door Sedan
B-350ci V8 EFI
8-1978
Q-Detroit, MI Assy Plant
503379-Sequential Unit Number
Trim Tag
ST 78 6K569-1978 Seville 4 Door Sedan
BDY FWD053469-Fleetwood Body #
TR 602-Antique Medium Saddle
PNT 19 19T-Sable Black, Black Vinyl Top
07A-1st Week July Build
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 500 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.