Handsome full-sized '60s luxury cruiser. Lots of recent work
including tires, exhaust, shocks, tune-up, and much more. Beautiful
interior with room for six. Nicely finished throughout. A whole lot
of Cadillac for not a lot of cash! Right now, 1961-64 Cadillacs
represent something of a bargain. Styling was revised from the
outrageous 1959-60 models, but they still have fins and chrome and
there's no doubt you're looking at a top-of-the-line Cadillac. The
styling has aged rather well, and there's just no way not to look
like a million bucks when arriving in a car like this 1964 Cadillac
Sedan Deville. This particular car was repainted perhaps 20 years
ago in something close to the original code 24 Sprue Blue, but with
a bit more metallic in the finish so it sparkles in the sunlight.
There are a few signs of use and age, a small dent above the right
headlight cluster and a little bit of bubbling behind the left rear
door, but nothing that really stands out and detracts from the
car's overall sleek look. The bodywork is quite straight, so
someone did a good job finishing it, and all four doors close with
a very solid THUNK, as you'd hope from a Cadillac. Of note, the big
chrome bumper pontoons under the parking lights aren't rotted out
(in fact, all the chrome is quite nice), and the taillights are
outfitted with LEDs so they're brighter than the original bulbs.
This car looks like it should be on the strip in Vegas with Sinatra
behind the wheel. The blue interior is simply spectacular. Someone
must have spent a fortune restoring it, because it uses original
patterns to give a true 1964 vibe the moment you open the door.
Wide bench seats feature armrests, so four passengers travel like
kings and six can fit in a pinch. Plush carpets, ornate door
panels, and that slick two-spoke steering wheel are all about quiet
luxury. The chrome-laden dash speaks softly of mid-century modern
design (no faux woodgrain here!) and all the instruments are
operational. The power windows zip up and down, the AM/FM radio
works properly (including the power antenna), and the interior
courtesy lights are all LEDs. Of note, the A/C system has been
partially removed (all the components are included with the car)
and the power seat clicks but does not move, but everything else
works like it should. The back seat features spacious stretch-out
room only found in limousines today, and the headliner is
beautifully finished. In back, there's a positively massive trunk
that's nicely detailed with correct cardboard bulkheads and mats,
plus a full-sized spare and jack assembly. For 1964, the Cadillac's
engine was enlarged to 429 cubic inches and made a stout 340
horsepower and 480 ft-lbs. of torque?enough to make even the
biggest sedans feel light on their feet. This one has been recently
serviced, including a complete valve job on the heads, and runs
nicely. There's big engine torque available at any RPM, and it
cruises easily at modern highway speeds. It's easy to start and
once it warms up, it's happy to cruise as fast or as slow as you'd
like. The engine bay is nicely detailed with Cadillac Blue engine
enamel on the block and tinwork, that big air cleaner up top, and
lots of new equipment, including belts and hoses, a full tune-up, a
dual reservoir master cylinder, and more. Also new for 1964 with
the TH400 3-speed automatic, which is arguably the best automatic
transmission ever created. It's the perfect complement to the
Deville's muscular 429 and always seems to find the right gear for
effortless motoring. 2.94 gears in the rear end certainly help with
the Cadillac's low-key demeanor, and if you want a car for road
trips, there aren't many better than this. The undercarriage is
original but solid?no rot in the floors or rockers, but there is
surface scale on the heavy metal parts. There's a brand new exhaust
system that gives it an appropriately hushed tone, new shocks at
all four corners, and some new brake components for the power
4-wheel drums. Factory wheels and hubcaps provide just the right
look and it carries an expensive set of new 235/75/15 Diamondback
Auburn radials with the correct twin stripe whitewalls.
Documentation includes original owner's manual, warranty booklet,
and a stack of recent service receipts. This big Cadillac still
cuts a wide swath through traffic. Showing up in this car is an
event, and from behind the wheel, it's easy to see why the big
rollers always chose Cadillacs. Luxurious, powerful, comfortable,
and quite good looking, this Cadillac delivers on the legend. Call
today! Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or
professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to
purchase.
Vehicle Details
1964 Cadillac Sedan Deville
Listing ID:CC-2014972
Price:$22,900
Location:Cleveland, Ohio
Year:1964
Make:Cadillac
Model:Sedan DeVille
Exterior Color:Sprue Blue
Interior Color:Blue vinyl
Transmission:Automatic
Odometer:72708
Stock Number:122082
VIN:64B086991
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