Vehicle Description
We are proud to present this 1958 Cadillac Coupe De Ville. For
1957, a tubular X-frame without side rails was adopted, which
Cadillac claimed resulted in lower body without a loss of usable
space and increased torsional strength. These frames gained
controversy as being unsafe, and other manufactures, such as Ford,
touted that their "perimeter" frames were safer. Front end styling
was marked by rubber bumper guard tips and dual circular lamps set
into the lower bumper section. Side trim was revised, and a dual
taillight theme was used. Identifying the standard 62 models were
bright metal moldings, just forward of the rear wheel openings,
highlighted by seven horizontal wind slits. At the upper end this
fender brake trim joined a horizontal molding that ran along a
conical flare extending towards both taillamps. De Villes had
special nameplates on the front fenders. For 1958, there was a new
grille featuring multiple round "cleats" at the intersection of the
horizontal and vertical members. The grille insert was wider and
new bumper guards were positioned lower to the parking lamps. New
dual headlamps were used, and small chrome fins decorated the front
fenders. Tailfins were less pronounced and trim attachments were
revised. The word Cadillac appeared in block letters on the fins of
base models. Powering this 1958 Cadillac Coupe De Ville is a 365
Cubic Inch OHV V8 backed by a 4-speed Hydra-Matic Automatic
Transmission.Options on this 1958 Cadillac Coup De Ville include:
AM Radio Only, Spare Tire, Hub Caps, Power Brakes, Power Steering,
Power Locks, Leather Interior, and Wide White Wall Tires.
