For Sale: 1975 Cadillac DeVille in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1975 Cadillac DeVille 4 Door Hardtop

"The new look of Cadillac for 1975, accented by rectangular headlamps, is highlighted by color. There are 14 new exterior colors; metallics and non metallics. With new vinyl top colors to mix and match. New interior colors, patterns, trims and materials for each of the nine models. With new touches of elegance everywhere. And there are new special edition cars for the individual choice in luxury. When you add it all up, the long lasting value of Cadillac 1975 becomes increasingly apparent." Excerpted from the 1975 sales brochures.

For consignment, a 1975 Cadillac Sedan DeVille 4 door hardtop with a title verified 53,937 actual miles. Our consignor states there's a newer starter, battery, front brake lines, valve covers, plugs, wires, the transmission was resealed and a rebuilt power steering pump installed.

Exterior
We don't want to overuse the term "land yacht" but this one exemplifies it by its sheer mass and while not technically a limousine, there's not doubt the DeVille of this era carried many a VIP, celebrity and dignitary, but we'll get into the interior soon! The long sheet metal of this car in colored by single stage Cotillion White and there is a formality to this car with its regal fascia of wide set dual headlights and eggcrate grille and the enormous rear overhang capped by chrome tail light nacelles that include side markers, connected by a straight bumper and accentuated by panel mounted brake and reverse lights at the end of an impossibly long decklid. A fixed window in the blue vinyl of the C-pillar comes after the post-less cabin and long roofline. Including the ornament, there are two Cadillac crests up front while fender skirts help streamline this ship through the air. Imperfections include paint chips throughout, edgewear, rust colored staining beyond the top, surface scratches and deeper, some bubbling and rust under the rocker trim, rock spray, blistering, and rust developing under the decklid.

Interior
A unique arrangement of plastic wood and blue vinyl make up the attractive door panels each presenting well with metallic switchgear and two colored safety lights. Tufted Antique Dark Blue leather, mottled in color, dresses the split bench up front and full bench in the back. Some loose stitching and worn piping but otherwise in very good condition. The T-shaped blue spokes of the steering wheel are ringed by woodgrain on the rim and lead to an incredibly simple dashboard where the speedometer is the primary gauge, the A/C panel relegated to the left mid panel, and the AM/FM radio to the center. The tilt column is also home to GM's period shifter which leaves the floor open, here covered in plush blue carpet. A big blue headliner is above and in nice shape while the massive trunk and its gray cloth cover shows some use, but still has plenty of room for golf clubs, hockey equipment, or your tuba.

Drivetrain
Under the hood is a clean 500ci V8 and only a 4-barrel will do! It pushes 190 horsepower through a TH400 3-speed automatic transmission and routed to the 12 bolt rear axle with 2.94 gears.

Undercarriage
Some typical surface rust, lots of patina, and a bit of residual oil is noted on this otherwise solid and clean underside where a single exhaust runs through a stock style exhaust and exiting before the rear bumper. Power brakes are configured as typical; front disc and rear drum while suspension entails coil springs at both ends with a 4 link included in back.

Drive-Ability
It not only looks big, it feels big and these big leather La-Z-boy like thrones make you feel quite small. But the steering wheel complies with your wishes and so does the 500, floating its way across the test loop in fine fashion and functioning nearly 100%. The only thing that doesn't work is the A/C. Not bad for a 51 year old! 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.

The color of this car was named for the dance and etiquette events that once took place to introduce debutants to the community. And much like those debutants, you'll be putting your best foot forward when you arrive in this impressive piece of Detroit design, assembled in Linden, NJ. As Bruce sang, "Nothing matters in this whole wide world, when you're in love with a Jersey girl!"

6D49S5E512424

6-Cadillac
D-DeVille
49-4 Door Hardtop
S-500ci 4bbl V8
5-1975
E-Linden, NJ Assy Plant
512424-Sequential Unit Number

TRIM TAG

ST 75 CD49-1975 DeVille 4 Door Hardtop Sedan
BDY E40262-Linden Body #
TR 263-Antique Dark Blue Leather
A65-Split Bench With Center Armrest
PNT 11L 29T-Cotillion White, Monarch Blue Top
01B-2nd Week January
C09-Padded Vinyl Roof

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. All prices are before state, city and county tax, tag, title and license fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. Classic Auto Mall is not responsible for errors and omissions. Please verify listings with dealer. Vehicles may require VIN verification and/or safety and emissions inspections to transfer ownership and register the vehicle in the declared state of residence. Please check with your local DMV office to ensure compliance with your state's titling and registration process.

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