Vehicle Description
1974 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Rare Cranberry Firemist exterior with
white landau vinyl half-roof and white leather interior Reported
12,066 original miles, one-owner car Originally titled in
Pennsylvania on March 19, 1974 Cadillac 472 CID V-8 engine Turbo
Hydramatic three-speed automatic transmission Air-conditioning and
many power assists � steering, brakes, seats, locks, mirrors and
antenna Assembled in GM�s Linden, New Jersey factory Documentation
includes original owner�s manual, original GM key numbers card,
copies of previous owner�s written car comments plus insurance and
registration documents Looking for a �cherry� Cadillac that is
cranberry? MotoeXotica Classic Cars is proud to present this 1974
Cadillac Coupe DeVille. Assembled in Linden, New Jersey, this
Cadillac is originally from Pennsylvania out of an estate of the
original owner. He bought it from an intermediary who was lifetime
friends of the original owner and knew the car from when it was
new. This Cadillac has approximately 12,000 actual miles and it
drives as a 12,000-mile vehicle. The current owner conveys that
this may be the �most exceptional� pre-owned Cadillac he has had
from the 16 Cadillacs he has experienced in his possession. The car
is presented in �rare� Cranberry Firemist with white leather
interior and white landau vinyl top. The owner states that the
interior seating is very comfortable and that he finds it to be
equal in comfort to Rolls-Royce models of the same period.�Under
the hood is a 472 CID V-8 engine mated to a Turbo Hydramatic
three-speed automatic transmission. At introduction in 1968, the
new engine had a 4.30-inch bore and a 4.06-inch stroke for a
displacement of 472 CID. �Extensively redesigned� to ease
maintenance, it used only 90 percent as many parts and 75 percent
as many gasketed joints as before.�It delivered 375�horsepower at
4400 rpm and a massive 525�lbs�ft of torque at just 3000 rpm. It
was used through 1974 and by that time, it made 205 horsepower. The
paint is in very good condition, with only minor imperfections
visible at close range and some trim pieces may need replacement
but overall, this car�s finish has held up well after 42 years! The
landau roof is in fine condition, the windows and other glass
panels are clear (rear defroster included) and crack-free and the
lights are intact and free of blemishes. The car rolls on Kelly
Navigator 600 rubber, size 235/75R15, wrapped around steel wheels
capped with factory wheel covers. Body panels are straight and the
bumpers shine brilliantly. The interior reflects the low mileage on
the odometer. The white seats are sumptuous and inviting, the
cranberry-colored carpet looks nearly showroom-new and the
contrasting headliner is in good shape. The dashboard is crack-free
and in fine condition, as are the three-spoke steering wheel, door
panels, package shelf, mirrors and gear shift lever. A factory
AM/FM stereo rounds out the interior. Driver assist features
include air-conditioning, power steering, power brakes, power
locks, power windows, power mirrors, power seat and power antenna.
Every item on the vehicle is operational. The engine bay, trunk and
interior are all reported as original and have not been
cosmetically upgraded, but with some attention to detailing, the
owner feels it could be a �number one� vehicle. In 1974, a wide
eggcrate grille was used. Dual round headlamps were mounted close
together in square bezels. Further outboard were double deck
wraparound parking lamps. Shorter vertical grille guards appeared
in about the same position as before. Rear fender sides were
flatter without the elliptical bulge. The thin beltline molding was
positioned lower by several inches. The rear end had vertical
bumper ends with the tail light built in. Both bumpers, especially
the rear, protruded further from the body. Coupe DeVilles were no
longer hardtops, instead sporting large wide �coach� windows giving
a thick center pillar look. A new curved instrument panel housed a
digital clock. New standard features included an integral litter
container. A Space Saver spare tire was standard when DeVilles were
ordered with optional white sidewall steel belted radial tires.
1974 also saw the introduction of the optional �Air Cushion
Restraint System.� Known today as airbags, this option provided
protection for front seat occupants in the case of a frontal
collision. One bag was located in the steering wheel, the other in
the dashboard in front of the front seat passenger. The glove box
was replaced with a lockable storage compartment under the
dashboard. The option was unpopular and was discontinued after the
1976 model year. A new option package was a fully
padded�Cabriolet�roof treatment. It incorporated a�landau-style top
with bright metal forward divider strip. Another new option package
was the�d�Elegance�package. Similar to the Sixty Special Brougham�s
package of the same name, it featured�velour�upholstery, Deluxe
padded doors, front seatback storage pockets, deep pile carpeting,
floor mats, see-through standup hood ornament and vinyl tape accent
stripes. Competition to this car in 1974 included Lincoln�s
Continental Coupe, Chrysler�s Imperial LeBaron two-door hardtop and
AMC�s Matador Brougham Coupe. Documentation includes original
owner�s manual, original GM key numbers card, copies of previous
owner�s written car comments plus insurance and registration
documents. This car is currently located at our facility in St.
Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 12,066
actual miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear,
mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!! VIN: 6D47R4E521952 Note:
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