Vehicle Description
1975 Cadillac Calais 500 V8 - Automatic Transmission - California
Car - Long Term Ownership (Please note: If you happen to be viewing
this vehicle on a website other than our main website, it's
possible that only some of our many photographs of this car are
presented due to website limitations. To be sure you access all the
photographs, please go to our main website: Garage Kept Motors.)
The Calais was considered the entry level Cadillac, although it
offered many luxury options, and of course the unmistakable
Cadillac styling that was so familiar to Americans. This particular
Calais started life in California, and was purchased by our client
in 1977 who has owned it since. The car is all original and has
been well cared for over the years. Perusing the photos of this car
help show that this Caddy was babied over the last 43 years while
in our client's ownership. Finished in Vapour Grey, this Cadillac
has an understated appearance and features the usual large egg
crate grille, smooth sides, and vertical tail lights. The
interesting thing that we noticed, and really like about this car,
is the absence of B-Pillars. So putting all 4 windows down creates
an open feel, like a non-post car of the 50's or 60's. It's obvious
that the car was cared for when looking at the paint - it's old,
but it's original and shows very well. The trim is also in great
condition. The usual issues with the bumper/tail light buckets
being cracked or faded are not present on this car, although there
is very slight pitting on the door handle chrome. The interior is
finished in a combination of black vinyl, and plaid. Wood trim
throughout and many interior options follow along with Cadillac's
luxury image. Power front seat, power antenna, cruise control, auto
dimming headlights, climate control, AM/FM Radio, and power windows
are just a few of the notable features in this vintage Caddy. Under
the hood is the original 500ci V8 mated to an automatic
transmission. Steel wheels with simple disc wheel covers are
wrapped in GoodYear white stripe tires. This vintage Caddy is in
great condition, with one owner caring for the car for the past 43
years. Simple, elegant styling, paired with an understated exterior
color pair just right with the obviously vintage interior. Plaid
and wood rule the roost inside the car, and the big V8 under the
hood provides smooth power delivery to get you from point A to B
confidently. Don't miss out on this special car, these don't come
up for sale in this type of condition very often.