For Sale: 1973 Cadillac Coupe DeVille in Cincinnati, Ohio

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Please call Greg directly at 513-200-9226 with any questions about this car.

Seven Hills Motorcars is tremendously proud to offer this absolutely stunning one owner 1973 Cadillac Coupe Deville with only 7,912 Miles. This Cadillac is in amazing condition, it looks beautiful, runs great, and drives awesome. This survivor Cadillac is a time capsule and an investment grade classic. The car has great lines and is totally solid; one can even see how good the car is underneath in the many photos of the car on a lift. This is an excellent opportunity to own an exceptional Deville that is ready to be used and enjoyed at an unbeatable value.

This Cadillac is also known as a "El Clasico" made by the Michigan coachbuilder Wisco. In the invoice above from Capital Cadillac, you can see the added VIP package for just over $7,000. Most of the cars were ordered for higher profile individuals such as Dock Ellis, and another was reportedly ordered for the Vice President of Mexico at the time. Very few of these cars exist today, in 2014 a 1975 Eldorado was offered by RM Sotheby's. In their description they claimed, "believed to be the only unrestored original "el Clasico" Cadillac in existence". Other articles can be seen online showing other El Clasico cars such as an Eldorado Wagon and a Pontiac Grand Prix SSJ.

We have driven this car roughly 20-30 miles since we purchased it. During that time, it was completely reliable, had no problems, and was a true pleasure to drive.

This Cadillac is finished in the beautiful, highly desirable, and iconic color combination of Dynasty Red (72) over White Leather and Scarlet carpet (354) with a White vinyl top. This is the factory original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag, which is pictured in this ad. This Cadillac has a build date of "11A," which means it was produced during the first week of November in 1972. The low original mileage is verified not only by the condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title, pictured in this ad, that states the mileage as "Actual." Please peruse all of the photos, numbers, video, and information in this ad to get a true sense of how clean, nice, and original this Cadillac really is.

Besides the correct paint and trim codes, this DeVille is "Numbers Matching" meaning the engine and transmission in the car are the correct and original units that were installed in the car new at the factory in November of 1972. The last six digits of the VIN, 149136, are stamped on the engine pad, pictured in this ad, and the engine is original to the car. The transmission is also original with the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the main case and pictured.

We acquired this Cadillac from the original owner. This Coupe Deville was purchased from Capital Cadillac in Atlanta Georgia on December 6th, 1972. The car looks great, runs awesome, and is particularly fun to cruise around in. This is an excellent opportunity to own a special Cadillac that is ready to be used and enjoyed at an unbeatable value. One could easily buy this car now and sell it for more than the purchase price in years to come as these classic Cadillacs are appreciating fast and the market on them is red hot right now. It would be very hard to find another 1973 Cadillac Deville in this amazing color combination, let alone one with such low original mileage, in such excellent condition.

This Coupe Deville comes with a wealth of original documentation such as the original window sticker, the original Georgia Title, Instalment contract, and invoice from Capital Cadillac. owner's manual, warranty booklet showing the original selling dealer and original owner's name, 1973 Cadillac Maintenance booklet, Emission information booklet, consumer information booklet, original key pouches, and emission information booklet. The original documents from when the car was sold new at the dealership support the history of the car as we were told.

As a side note, this Cadillac is not a dealer auction vehicle. We hand pick each car after careful inspection. Our classics come from owners who expect their cars to go to someone that will give the vehicle the same care and attention as they did. We invite and encourage you to examine the car in person or have the car inspected. Please take the time to scrutinize each picture. We photograph each vehicle to the greatest extent so you can feel confident about your purchase. If you have a question about the Cadillac, just give us a call.

Exterior

The Dynasty Red (72) exterior is in excellent survivor condition. As one can see in the photos, the finish has dazzling gloss, smooth finish, and deep shine. Both of the massive and heavy doors open and shut nicely. The chrome and other bright work are in excellent condition with a brilliant finish. The vinyl top looks very nice with no rips or cracks. The original hubcaps are in like new condition with a nice finish and no curb rash. The whitewall tires are older but look virtually new. The whitewalls really compliment the white top/interior. There are no major blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. As one would expect from a paintjob with this many years on it there are some small imperfections around car that were too small to show up in the photos, but nothing that is really noticeable from about five feet away. As one can see in the many photos of the underside of the car, it is very clean and totally solid underneath. The floor pans are solid and all of the body panels and sheet metal are original. We have included specific photos of the lower quarter panels, rockers, frame, spring perches, and other areas most prone to rust on this generation Cadillac to show how clean this car is.

Window Date Codes

Please note that ALL of the glass on this Cadillac is date coded and original as every price predates the car's body build date of the first week of November, 1972 (11A). Original glass is an excellent indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.

Interior

The White Leather and Scarlet (354) interior of the Coupe Deville is in absolutely outstanding condition. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are clear. The chrome and bright work on the inside of the car also looks wonderful. The carpet is in also in great condition with no stains, rips, or holes. The seats are in excellent shape with almost no wear, holes, or split seams. The seat is not worn in the typical area where the driver gets in and out. Please note that these appear to be the original seats and skins, not some cheap aftermarket covers or replacements. The original radio turns on and lights up, but does not play sound. Most importantly, the dash has never been cut for an aftermarket installation. The power antenna works. The dash and console are in excellent shape with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. The door panels are in great shape, the arm pad is not cracked on this car in the typical area where the driver's elbow sits, which is very common on this era Cadillac. Please note that the seat belts work and retract properly. This is a common problem on this era Cadillac and an issue many buyers do not think to check. This car has never been smoked in; there are no burns marks and no aroma of cigarettes at all. This is one of the best original interiors we have ever seen in person in a classic Cadillac and is a true study of how these cars looked from the factory.

The trunk is also very clean, original, correct, and nicely detailed. Even the original cardboard liners are still in place an...for more information please contact the seller.