"Cadillac hopes its CTS-V will be to the BMW M5 what the Z06 is to
the 911: a worthy competitor for much less money and a critical
success, even in Europe. It takes on BMW with good old fashioned,
rumbling pushrod V8 power-400 horses from a 5.7-liter aluminum
block Vette sourced LS6. The stability system has four driver
select modes in the V, including a track performance setting, (Z06
again). It has thicker front/rear antiroll bars, and spring rates
are up 27 percent." MotorTrend, July 2003
For consignment, a 2004 Cadillac CTS-V four door sedan with a title
verified 37,620 actual miles. It didn't take long for the first gen
CTS-V to attain legend status and they've evolved into the current
CT5-V Blackwing that is capable of an astonishing 668
horsepower.
Exterior
With its facet chiseled design and Black coating for the straight
steel, the car retains its unassuming look but in reality, it is a
smoker. The exterior paint is presentable and a very aero front
chromed grille keeps with the Caddy tradition and shows just a hint
of the luxury this car abounds with. Four doors allow easy access
for thrill riders and the tall vertical back of this car has flush
and faceted tail lights, while two large tailpipes exit just below
the integrated bumper. 18-inch light alloy wheels are wrapped in
245/45ZR18 tires with an early 2025 date code. Imperfections
include water staining in the clear coat, chin scrapes, and a few
scratches on the wheels.
Interior
Nicely molded and smooth to the touch door panels containing all
the necessary buttons and toggles to make life just a bit easier on
the road. Passengers are treated to high back tan leather bolster
buckets with lighter tan suede inserts, materials that are also
used in the rear bench, and all are in nice shape. A center console
houses the manual shifter in a leather boot along with requisite
cupholders. In the dash center is a long panel containing a digital
climate control panel, an AM/FM/CD radio with navigation and XM
capability, and an interactive screen. Despite the exterior facet
design, the interior takes on all smooth curves for the dash and
dash top. We note the passenger side shows some residual glue or
damage from an attachment. Simple gauges just glow at you in front
of the sporty steering wheel while the floor is flooded with deep
pile tan carpet and the trunk is finished with gray cloth
paneling.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is a pristine preserved engine with a large plastic
cover, hiding most of the 5.7 Liter LS6 V8. This mighty mill is
rated at 400 horsepower with EFI feeding the proper amount of fuel,
and on back is a T56 6-speed manual transmission. A 3.42 limited
differential is on the back receiving much of the power and ready
to light 'em up!
Undercarriage
Underneath is a play on straight rust free steel mixing with
stamped floor pans and aero ground effect panels. Only a few light
hints of surface rust here! The Brembo brakes are reserved for both
axles as power discs and the front suspension is an independent
Macpherson strut design and the rear is an independent multi-link
with coil springs. Dual exhaust travels the center tunnel and
splits to encounter original equipment mufflers, then exit wide via
chrome tips.
Drive-Ability
The luxury muscle sedan has the feel of a Cadillac and stealthy
outward appearance, saving recognition only for those who can
identify the V on the decklid. Plenty of invigorating acceleration
here, bar grabbing handling, and bias free panic stopping on a
dime. All functions were working as intended but we do note a
service airbag light and the brake lights are not working for some
reason. 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.
These early V-series cars are now recognized as some of the best
and are sought after by collectors and performance enthusiasts.
Here's a clean, low mileage example in arguably the best color. Its
unassuming exterior has been surprising red light warriors for
years and now represents the origins of Cadillac's foray into
performance. Today, an M on a BMW might just be a cosmetic package,
but a V on a Cadillac still
1G6DN57S740157721
1-USA
G-General Motors
6-Cadillac
DN-CTS-V
5-4 Door Sedan
7-Manual Belts, Front & Side Airbags
S-5.7l LS6 V8 400hp
7-Check Digit
4-2004
O-Lansing, MI Assy Plant
157721-Sequential Unit Number
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.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and
we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host
Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends
in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and
automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune
in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy
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Vehicle Details
2004 Cadillac CTS-V
Listing ID:CC-2009821
Price:$24,900
Location:Morgantown, Pennsylvania
Year:2004
Make:Cadillac
Model:CTS-V
Exterior Color:Black
Interior Color:Tan
Transmission:Manual
Odometer:37620
Stock Number:7911
VIN:1G6DN57S740157721
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