For Sale: 1968 Cadillac Sedan DeVille in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1968 Cadillac Sedan DeVille 4 Door Hardtop

"He bought it for its luxury, but all he talks about is performance. Owners of 1968 Cadillacs are so enthusiastic about the alert response and smooth, quiet operation of the new 472 V8 engine, that they often fail to mention the other outstanding features. Your authorized Cadillac dealer will point out the brilliant new interiors and innovations such as concealed windshield wipers and improved variable ratio power steering. Then discover for yourself Cadillac's truly remarkable performance." From a 1968 print ad.

For consignment, a 1968 Cadillac Sedan DeVille 4 door hardtop with a title verified 54,502 actual miles. This is a garage find that's been in slumber since 1987 and purchased from the original owner, tuned up, and put back on the road!

Exterior
Single stage Caribe Aqua covers this long car and we'll talk about the imperfections but note that this is a great color for the car and its original color. But what registers in the observant brain is the sheer size of the car, nearly 225 inches overall, that's almost 19 feet of slab sided steel and acres of horizontal sheets of metal. Beautifully proportioned with symmetrical sections and fender ends that are square and pointed both front and rear. The black vinyl top is in good condition with some bubbling noted at the base. Both front and rear fascia are iconic and classic and unmistakably Cadillac, and that's the appeal. Fender skirts smooth out the rear quarter and 15-inch wheels with newer tires and proper wheel covers are in place. The paint shows typically single stage dulling and more prominent imperfections include some elongated dents, long scratches, rock chips, and some rust bubbling. The left front door is a different shade of aqua.

Interior
The ultimate in luxury of this era was the use of the Brocade cloth and it's actually present first as an insert on the door panels with detail right down to the scrolled, aluminum frame of the insert. From there, smooth blue panels and brushed aluminum switchgear plates dress the doors up, finished with carpeted lower panels and padded armrests. Brocade is used on the bench seats with leather borders and center armrest, and ornamental buttons. Other than some compression on the front, the seats remain in very good condition and rear passengers even get a robe loop ahead of them over Brocade fabric on the back of the front bench. They also get ample leg room and a courtesy light on the C-pillar. Ahead of the blue steering wheel is a smartly designed dashboard with horizontal gauges and a brushed metal mid panel that houses the AM/FM radio, all of it showing a touch of patina. Plush blue carpet and a blue stitched headliner is above, both with subtle signs of age. The same in the enormous trunk which is lined with gray panels.

Drivetrain
The bay is clean and houses the 472ci V8, rated at 375 horsepower and fueled by a rebuilt 4-barrel carburetor. It's backed by the numbers matching TH400 3-speed automatic transmission sending power to the rear axle with 2.94 gears. Our consignor states the starter has been rebuilt, the car has new fuel lines and fuel pumps, master cylinder, and new battery.

Undercarriage
The fuel tank has been resealed and is stand out clean on this driver quality underside where light surface rust is normal and prominent. There are a few drops of oil on the pan but generally dry conditions. Power drum brakes are at all four wheels and the single exhaust runs through a stock style muffler before exiting via a steel tailpipe. Suspension consists of coil springs front and rear with a 4 link in the back. Wheel cylinders, springs, shocks, and ball joints have been replaced according to our consignor.

Drive-Ability
We roll Detroit's pride onto the test loop after starting the big 472 and experience the ultimate cruising machine. The engine has gobs of power even as it moves this heavyweight around, the car tracks straight and the brakes answer the call when pressed. We note the A/C, clock, power antenna, and reverse lights are not working. But all other features on this slumbering giant have come back to life. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.

Talk about curb appeal, the stately presence of this DeVille overshadows its less than perfect paint and body. With a little TLC, this is close to show winning quality, and even as is, we wouldn't hesitate to show it off. You don't need a CDL to drive this behemoth, but it's going to feel much bigger than your Subaru, and a lot more special.

B8153738

B-Sedan DeVille Hardtop
8-1968
153738-Sequential Unit Number

TRIM TAG

11A-1st Week November
ST 68 68349-1968 Sedan DeVille 4 Door Hardtop
BODY FWD16051-Detroit Body #
TR 329-Dark Aqua Decor Cloth & Leather
PAINT 28 62-Caribe Aqua

Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price.

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