Vehicle Description
1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
1976 presented itself to luxury car buyers as the final opportunity
to purchase a brand new, full-sized Cadillac motorcar. The American
luxury car had been a tradition for decades and identified its
owners as among the fortunate few who had "made it." Successful in
business, investments, or just lucky enough to be born into a
wealthy family, driving a large luxury car was one of the benefits
of having money. A status symbol, for certain. But also, a luxury
conveyance that provided the appropriate atmosphere for those who
appreciated the finest in everything they purchased. The Cadillac
motorcar had long established itself as one of the world's finest
automobiles, and it was deemed to be the ultimate expression of
achievement in America. Some identified Cadillacs with older,
established people, yet the fact remains that many a young
entrepreneur, upon realizing financial success and independence,
went out and purchased a Cadillac as one of their first
expenditures. Joining the Cadillac club was never exclusively for
the retired set.
For consignment a large steel example of mid 70's square and
rectangle design. Due to the oil embargo, and quickly rising gas
prices, large examples as such were going to go by way of the tail
fin. With its original engine, and all original interior, some
"spiffing" will need to be completed, and bodywork should also be
in the mix of your aspirations.
Exterior
All bathed in dark blue, we can see numerous scratches, dents and
dings and imperfections on this paint. Drivers side shows invasive
rust at the rear of the door, and this is also seeping into the
rocker panels, and lower interior doors. A puffy blue vinyl Landau
style top covers the back passengers and affords a side window cut
in between B and C pillars. Fender skirts are installed, and chrome
is good overall with some dimpling here and there. The plastic
flexible fill panels have gone missing around the rear bumper and
taillights. Polished spoked wheel covers are on all 4 corners of
this long car.
Interior
The large pillowy front bench is showing some fading and cracking
on the blue leather. The rear bench is good, carpet is stained, and
headliner is good and is interrupted by a glass sunroof. Door
panels also in blue leather and wood applique with chromed window,
mirror, and door lock power switches. A cracked and peeling
original steering wheel fronts a clean dash in blue plastic, also
with wood applique. Slight corrosion is showing on the numbers of
the speedometer.
Drivetrain
A 500ci V-8 is under the hood and has some major surface rust. This
car cranks but we have not gotten it to run. An automatic
transmission is on the back.
Undercarriage
Heavy surface rust is seen throughout, however frame wise
structural integrity has been maintained. Inside the lower rocker
panels there is invasive rust. Floorpans are in good condition and
may have at one point been replaced.
This example could use some TLC on the body side, and possibly on
the engine, as we could not get it to start. The last year for the
big Caddy sure to go down in history as the surviving large car
thumbing its nose at the gas crisis.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 450 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.