Vehicle Description
The first-year 1976 Cadillac Seville is an interesting treat. Built
to compete with the Europeans while still not losing its Cadillac
style, it represents a hint of a sporty attitude added to its
traditional luxury personality. So if this sounds appealing to you,
the affordable price on this loaded and highly original example
should make it irresistible.
This was the first year for a new car that brought a whole new
dimension to Cadillac. The Seville has the unmistakable crisp style
and vinyl roof we expect from a classic Caddy sedan. But this also
doesn't qualify for the same kind of "land barge" image that some
of the other American luxury cars had in the'70s. Instead, the
designers took their time slimming it down correctly - making it
look athletic, not anemic. Flared fenders, chrome bumpers, and well
integrated lines make it a true contender. Plus, this one is a true
survivor-style machine with less than 25k miles on it in total! It
has been well-maintained, and so all these distinct lines on the
straight sheetmetal continue to look terrific. Pueblo Beige
Metallic is the factory-correct color, and it shows the right signs
of being the original application. It's not perfect, but the level
of shine it continues to give off reminds you that this one is
special. Plus, the name and color remind you of a desert sunset,
and the pinstriping even identifies this one as a special Arizona
Edition. So this is history and style in one great package.
Inside, there is more of the European influence, and it starts with
the front bucket seats. But Cadillac did it to their standards by
offering plenty of wide bolstering, nice leather, and individual
fold down armrests. So now you power adjust your seat to the best
comfortable driving position. These cars came loaded right from the
factory. After all, the Seville started out more expensive than the
larger and heavier DeVille line. So you got the best features of
the time like power windows, power side mirror, power locks, cruise
control, tilt steering column, an AM/FM stereo, plenty of wood-like
trim, and provisions for factory air conditioning (will need
servicing to blow cold again.) And while many imports would have
small back seats, Cadillac remembered that luxury motoring often
means leaving plenty of room for family and friends.
The Seville was one of the last cars to utilize Oldsmobile's
excellent 350 cubic-inch V8. This is the numbers-matching unit, and
it has the right look of originality, right down to the blue block
and golden air topper. But originality doesn't mean missing out on
service. This one includes proper new investments in places like
the alternator, battery, and even tires. But the best feature of
them all may just be what this had from day one. Cadillac gave the
Seville electronic fuel injection - a true rarity for 1970s
machines. It makes for a smoother and steadfast V8 machine. The
Seville utilized its own platform that offered better luxury ride
than other midsize cars within GM. That's combined with a
three-speed automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes
w/front discs, and sway bars front & rear to deliver proper luxury
in a confident driving package.
Complete with the owner's manual, this is an interesting classic.
It's not for everyone, but if the BMW of classic Caddys sounds
interesting to you, this survivor first-year Seville is just the
ticket. Call today!!!
