Vehicle Description
1964 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
There are some cars that are so iconic in their design that you can
literally take close up snapshots of them and show them to the
average car guy and they most likely can guess what car and year it
is. The 1964 Caddy is certainly one of them, as this year Caddy has
hit the sweet spot in design, power, and luxury conveniences.
For consignment the "sweet spot" of Cadillac design with dual
headlights, the pointed finned rear quarters with tail lights very
recognizable, plenty of length and girth, luxurious interior
triangular tufted and buttoned broadcloth and leather, mid 1960s
design cues, solid hard top, and a powerful V8 under the hood. This
1964 DeVille is an original mile car, has had but a few owners, and
all have taken great pride and care of the vehicle when in their
possession. Is it now your turn?? Hmmmmmmmm?
Exterior
A Sierra Gold Metallic respray bathes large straight steel panels
which start as a dual horizontal grille with dual headlights
flanking either side. The front quarters provide a small visor in V
form for the headlights and a signal indicator and trim piece are
atop and run towards the windshield. Below the headlights is more
horizontal ribbing which wraps around the sides of the front
quarters and houses the actual turn signal glass. Another thin trim
spear emanates from this and runs over top of the wheel wells
towards the back of the car. A long straight hood covers the front
nicely with well minded gaps, and a chrome window surround is well
preserved and shiny and has soft ray glass inserted. A body
matching solid steel top is noted and presents in very good
condition with a clear glass rear window. On back are the
taillights inserted into the fins and large dual vertical signal
and backup lights with their big chromed bezels surrounding. The
chromed bumper is integrated with these side mounted lights, having
the bezels actually become the bumpers as well...only in 1964. On
all 4 corners are the "sabre" wheels which show in excellent shiny
condition. These are wrapped by thin whitewall tires.
Interior
Three-speed wipers? Check. Signal-seeking radio? Check. There's
central locking with a command switch on the driver's door, there's
even climate control. Yup, combined control of both heating and
cooling functions made its debut in production cars at this point.
And it works well. Obviously, you will have taken power-assisted
brakes, windows and steering for granted. Even the quarter-lights
turn at the touch of a button. In fact, Cadillac offered so many of
these luxury functions either as extras or standard equipment by
1964 that you wonder where else they could go from there. This is
all a multi act performance in front of Sandalwood Dover colored
broadcloth insert seats with triangular tufts and buttons in the
center. Surrounding light tan (more Sandalwood Dover) leather in
beautiful condition surrounds the outside bolsters. A rear bench in
the same design and great condition, stretches across the back. All
this floats in a sea of gold carpeting covered mostly by big tan
rubber floor mats. A nice tight headliner is above with all
interior lighting working swimmingly.
Drivetrain
Under the massive hood we are greeted with a blue painted block and
valve covered 429ci V8. It's topped with a recently rebuilt
4-barrel carburetor and a TH400 3-speed automatic on the back of
it. Way back a 2.94 rear is on. All drivetrain is original to this
car as well as looking just fab in its corrosion. rust free, and
polished environment. Other notables under this hood are a new
master cylinder, new alternator and regulator, water pump, and
front crank seal.
Undercarriage
Perusing the undercarriage, we see plenty of rustproofing, strong
straight steel frame, solid floor pans and very slight areas of
rust, but nothing to really concern ourselves with. Despite a new
driver's side manifold, the remainder of the exhaust will need
replaced as it is rusted through. With independent coil springs and
power drums upfront, and 4 link with coil springs and power drums
on the rear, we have the Caddy famous ride and enough power to
bring it to a halt when needed.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter, smooth idle, and off to the test track with nice
smooth power and shifting, it performs well in all situations. A
straight panic stop, good smooth cornering (remember it's a BIG
car!) and a beautiful cruiser. All those conveniences were found to
be working.
With a few very minor dents and dings from the passage of time and
a big car in the heyday of its design. In hardtop form, you are
looking at the cream of the crop per se not only in design but also
condition. Time has been kind to this car, as have her owners with
all looking really nice, and all working well. A fine car with a
fine price here in out hallowed halls at Classic Auto Mall. Oh go
ahead, live like the other half, all in classic style!
VIN DECODE
64B049357
64-1964
B-Sedan Deville 4 Door 4 Window
049357-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
12B-2nd Week December Build
STYLE 64 6339-1964 Sedan Deville 4 Door 4 Window
BODY FW9528-Fleetwood Body #
TRIM 44-Sandalwood Dover Cloth & Leather
PAINT 46-Sierra Gold Metallic
ACC EYKV
E-Soft Ray Glass
Y-Power Seat
K-Air Conditioning
V-Front Seatbelts
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 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.
