1985 Cadillac Seville for sale $14,995
| 1985 Cadillac Seville $14,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $14,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
We know the razor back Sevilles are a love-it-or-hate it propositionand#44; they were like that when they were newand#44; but thats also why wed put cars like this 1985 Cadillac Seville on our list of future collectables. The design has actually aged pretty well and today finding a low-mile example like this is not so easyand#44; making them an affordable way to own something thats both rare and collectable. Theres no doubt that the 29and#44;377 miles shown on the odometer of this particular Seville are authentic and the condition bears this out. Thats original light gold paint (called Sandalwood in some period literature) on the bodywork and while its showing a few very minor signs of ageand#44; it would probably be a mistake to repaint it given the huge popularity of untouchedand#44; original cars like this. Lighter colors like this work particularly well on the Sevilles dramatic shapeand#44; giving it an elegant look that certainly suits its upscale mission. This one is also remarkable in the fact that it doesnt have an ersatz padded roofand#44; so often added to cars of this era even when they were totally inappropriate. As a resultand#44; it looks sleek and clean and elegant. There are a few dings here and there that come with use among the general populationand#44; but againand#44; chasing perfection with this car will erase everything that makes it special. It also shows great chromeand#44; crisp emblemsand#44; and rubber and plastic parts that seem to be defying time and the sun. Someone really took care of this Cadillac. Matching tan leather works beautifully on a car that lets the sheetmetal styling speak for itself. So many of these had such gaudy colors that it was hard to take them seriouslyand#44; but for a collectorand#44; a timeless combination like this is what you want. The seats are in excellent shape with appropriate signs of use and age but no damage or evidence of neglect. The same goes for the carpets and door panels and the rear seats look almost completely unused. Theres a lot of fake wood inside this Cadillacand#44; but it actually looks great against the light tan upholstery and its pretty convincing so it never seems cheesy. The industrys fascination with digital instrumentation hit its peak in 1985and#44; but all the gauges here are fully functional and light up brightly when you turn the key. And everything was standardand#44; including automatic climate controland#44; power windowsand#44; locksand#44; and seatsand#44; a tilt columnand#44; cruise controland#44; and a decent-sounding AM/FM/cassette stereo. And even with that bustle-back trunkand#44; storage space is still massive and fully upholstered in more tan carpetand#44; plus a space-saver spare up front. Cadillacs sturdy 4.1 liter V8 was the only powerplant availableand#44; and while it wont win any drag racesand#44; its proven to be reliable over the years and is as smooth as anything else youll ever drive. The engine bay is quite original and in excellent shape with plenty of evidence of proper maintenance over the years. It starts easily with a muted V8 burble from the single exhaust pipe and the 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission turning the front wheels makes for effortless highway drives. It also offers a fully independent suspension and 4-wheel disc brakesand#44; which was pretty sophisticated for 1985 General Motors and only adds to its collectability today. Wire wheel covers are part of the package and are wrapped in 215/70/15 Vogue gold stripe radials. Look at it again and youll see that these were pretty cool cars for the era and they really are pleasant to drive. For the moneyand#44; its an awesome collectable that wont be seen everywhere you go. Call today! |