Cadillac DeVille. well kept , well loved original Cadillac.NOTE , WE HAVE 60+ photos pus vids, please contact us for access to our photo vault. includes videos of engine running and rolling shots of car in action.FULL DISCLOSURE seller. i want you to know everything possible before purchase for your assurance. bought in early '77 from original 1976 owner. kept in same family til i bought it in sept 2020.spent its entire life in arizona, california and briefly in colorado.garage stored the majority of the timeincluded with the car is the original window sticker ( $ 11.700 !) and partial service records.well maintained.mileage is certified by me as original @100,000 - supported by dating of service records and history told to me by family seller.never wrecked, but did receive a repaint in factory original color at some point. evidence of some rust repair below the vinyl roof on body sides.front and rear of car are straight and excellent, never abused or repaired at front or rear ( my experienced evaluation ).there is some rust in same vinyl roof areas and at window mouldings ( see photos), however there is no lower body rust or floor pan rust in trunk or main floor that i can discern. i welcome and will assist any 3rd party inspection service ( buyer's expense ). interior 100% original. crazy 70s fabric interior pattern is intact with a few small tears in drivers seat, and some fading along with minor dry rot in the sunlit areas. my opinion is that this interior could be restored with minimal effort and enjoyed for a decade or more. carpet in good condition.all glass is good, some minor scratches and pitting as expected for age of car.in the glove box is a select group of period 8 track tapes -- *tape player not tested , may need servicing!RUNNING CONDITION: ( please contact us for videos of it on the open road. )i personally drove this car 550 miles with no issues from arizona to ABQ nm. ran cool and strong.AC does not work, needs service. no funny noises from compressor, however.transmission operates smoothly - not indicating any problems, no slipping. does have a slow leak from trans. car drives straight but may need ball joints and possibly other front end work to be operable for daily use. brakes work well. all power accessories are operable, except slow and not fully lifting power antenna. windows lift slowly as well. tires are only operable for loading and unloading on transport trailer.most chrome is in very good condition. very little to zero pitting. stainless in VG condition as well. photos are intended to give a full view, i would love to show you the rest of the 50+ photos/videos- many closeups of detail areas etc.engine runs strong and super quiet with no odd noises or ticking. idles well. but could use a carb rebuild due to not being in use since 2008. rear differential is quiet. proper spare tire with jack and all accessories including spare tire cover.will put car on big jacks and extensively photograph frame on request.clear title this is a rare example of a very well cared for coupe deville. save many thousands in rust repairs over non-desert examples. A PRIME CADILLAC -- please don't hesitate! i am experienced with internet car sales and will assure all assistance to make your purchase super smooth.will assist your transporter with proper communications and loading.car will drive onto trailer or transport easily under its own power. |