Vehicle Description
You haven't experienced luxury until you've driven a full-sized
Cadillac like this 1972 Cadillac Coupe DeVille. The term "It rides
like a Cadillac," was coined because of these cars, whose
hovercraft-like road manners deliver an entirely different level of
smoothness and isolation than we're used to today. And you simply
can't get more sheetmetal for your dollar than a '70s Cadillac,
especially now that retro is cool again.
This is one of those cars that gets attention simply because of its
sheer size; there's just no disguising nearly nineteen feet of
Cadillac coupe hammering down the road. It was repainted at some
point in its original code 73 Cambridge Red, and it still looks
quite good with a few minor signs of age but nothing that should
stop you from heading out to the cruise night. It comes from a warm
climate, which is always good news, and it's pretty obvious that it
has been a cherished garage queen since being retired from daily
duty. In 1972, this massive coupe was state-of-the-art in luxury
cars and there's no question that when you showed up in this car,
everyone knew you were a player. The code J white vinyl top is not
unusual for the period and gives the car a very clean, dressed-up
look that seems especially appealing today. OEM chrome was quite
good in 1972, and thanks to a lifetime in the Texas sun, everything
is still bright and shiny. The rear fender skirts come with the car
as well but with the flashy tire/wheel package, they have been kept
in the trunk.
As you might imagine, there's enough space inside for this car to
qualify as an addition on your home. Legroom is expansive in back,
and the beautiful code 354 white leather upholstery is pure 1970s
cool. The seat covers are new, so they're brilliantly white, but
nothing looks too new or too deteriorated so it all fits together
nicely. The wrap-around dash is not big on instrumentation, but
almost everything was standard on this big coupe, including
automatic climate control (which should be operational with a
recharge), power windows, locks, and seat, plus an updated AM/FM/CD
stereo system. Plush carpets make it feel serene inside and you'll
feel coddled inside this luxury car in a way you've never before
experienced. And as a 2-door, this sucker is massive, offering
legroom that you'd almost need a limo to duplicate today. Even the
trunk is nearly spotless, wearing gray mouse fur lining that's
well-fitted and quite clean.
Cadillac's goal with the powerplant was effortless cruising, and
the mighty 472 cubic inch V8 delivers. One of the biggest
production V8s ever built, torque is prodigious and it idles nearly
silently, with a muscular undertone from the catalyst-free exhaust
system. The engine runs extremely well, starting quickly, easily
settling into a smooth idle, and pulling the 5000-pound Cadillac
around with uncanny ease. The engine bay is pretty original with
signs of recent maintenance, including new belts and hoses,
although someone has added an HEI ignition system, which would
become standard three years after this car was built. The TH400
3-speed automatic transmission shifts properly, and while it's a
bit crusty underneath, the surface scale is all superficial and
poses no problems for the new owner. A single exhaust system been
fitted recently, and four 235/70/15 whitewall radials on real
chrome wire spoke wheels give it a period look that's just too
cool.
You can now enjoy king-sized luxury at an economy car price with
this lovely Coupe DeVille. Call today!
