1976 Cadillac Other for sale $9,995
| 1976 Cadillac Other $9,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $9,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
Hard to believe that massive cars like this 1976 Cadillac DeVille were once commonplace on Americas highways. If you remember taking road trips in huge sedans like thisand#44; then youll know that nothing rides better than a 70s luxo-bargeand#44; and this single-owner Cadillac is ideal for showsand#44; touringand#44; and having fun with the last of the big ones. The color is called Phoenician Ivoryand#44; one of those timeless colors that gives the car undeniable presence. So many of these received dated 70s color combinations (there were a lot of browns on the menu)and#44; but this oneand#44; still wearing factory enameland#44; looks elegant and sophisticatedand#44; which is perfect for a high-end luxury car. One glance down the flanks and you can see that this has always been a nicely-maintained car and theres no evidence of major rust or repairs in its past. All four doors fit well and close tightly to create a hushed passenger compartment thats tough to explain without experiencing it. The hood is about an acre of sheetmetal that still fits welland#44; and while these cars are notorious for crumbling bumper fillersand#44; those on this one are in exemplary condition. A contrasting tan padded roof appears to be original-issue and in good overall condition with only a single small hole on the passengers side and definitely no signs of trouble underneath. In additionand#44; all the chrome and stainless trim is brightand#44; shinyand#44; and clearand#44; and even the rubber bumper guards show no parking lot dings or other issues. Someone clearly loved this car. Insideand#44; the matching tan leather interior has a warmand#44; inviting look thats very upscale and not 70s hokey. Leather was unusual in a closed carand#44; with most sedans getting clothand#44; so this is a rather rare find. The upholstery appears to be completely original and in outstanding conditionand#44; with acres of leather hides and enough legroom in back to qualify for limousine status today. With warm faux wood accents on the door panels and dashand#44; the interior has the ambience of a libraryand#44; and the hushed silence as it whispers down the road is entirely appropriate. Only the drivers seat shows the most minor wearand#44; but after nearly 40 yearsand#44; it really is quite remarkable. Its also loaded with optionsand#44; including automatic climate control (A/C is new and ice cold)and#44; cruise controland#44; power seatand#44; windowsand#44; and locksand#44; plus an AM/FM stereo radio with power antenna. Stretch out because theres plenty of room fore and aftand#44; and with that massive trunk (beautifully upholstered in original materials) you can practically take everything you own with you. 1976 was the final year for Cadillacs massive and effortless 500 cubic inch V8. While not designed for all-out horsepowerand#44; it is renowned for torque output and moves the big sedan with the kind of fluid ease thats normally reserved for bullet trains. It gathers momentum almost imperceptibly but youll suddenly find yourself whisking along at 80 MPH without even noticing. The engine bay is pretty original with all the original equipment intact and theres lots of new stuffand#44; so dont let the somewhat crusty air cleaner turn you off. Its backed by a TH400 3-speed automatic and a heavy-duty rear end with 2.73 gears insideand#44; so it just loafs along on the highway. Obviously its been out of the elementsand#44; because clean undercarriages like this just dont exist anywhere but in warm climatesand#44; and the big 235/75/15 whitewall radials provide that amazing magic carpet ride. For fans of heavy luxury carsand#44; its hard to compare to the biggest and best of the 70s like this DeVille. Call today! |