CADILLAC DE VILLE 1976 (17)
Coupe 8.2 V8 Automatic
Vehicle Description
Here we have a Beautiful 1976 Cadillac Coupe De Ville 8.2 V8 500 Cubic Inches with 85,000 original miles from new. one of the best, if not the BEST you will find anywhere.
Only 2 previous owners in the USA.
TROPHY WINNER 2018.
This car took first place in the 1970’S American Category at the Stars and Stripes show at Tatton Park in 2018 by invitation and was also displayed at the NEC Classic Car Show in Nov 2018.
Built in 1975 as a 1976 model in Firethorn Red Metallic with a stunning red cloth interior.It has its original build sheet and owners manual. First registered in New Jersey on 10th December 1975.
This car drives beautifully, its 19ft 3 inches long so make sure your garage is long enough before coming to see it.
These cars have started to take off in the USA, today a car of this quality would cost you $25,000 and with shipping and import duties will equate to £23,000 in the UK.
THE CAR IS IN OUR SHOWROOM AND READY FOR ITS NEW OWNER TO ENJOY.
The name “DeVille” is derived from the French de la ville or de ville meaning “of the town”, very likely to top the name ‘Town Car’ used by Ford’s Lincoln Division. This was the last full size Caddy that was really full sized.
Cadillac’s 75th anniversary in 1977 saw the introduction of the downsized DeVille coupes and sedans. These new cars featured a higher roofline, resulting in a vehicle that was over nine inches shorter, four inches narrower, and 1/2 ton lighter than the ’76 model, but with a larger trunk and more headroom and legroom. So this ’76 is the real deal for both size and power, measuring 19′ 3” length, and with a 8.2 litre V8, the largest ever used.
In 1976 the grille saw a new and finer crosshatching pattern. Cornering lamps got new horizontal chrome trim while tail lamps gained a new bold look. Eight different color accent stripes were available. Vinyl tops were now integral padded Elk grain material. New trims included sporty plaids, plush velours, knits and 11 distinctive genuine leathers. Coupe de Ville’s had a new vinyl roof whose top molding served as a continuation of the door “belt” molding. A Controlled (limited-slip) Differential was included for extra traction. An optional illuminated entry and theft deterrence system was optional. A new battery was introduced, called the Freedom battery, it was sealed and required no maintenance. New turbine veined and wire wheel covers were offered. A new option locked the doors when the transmission lever was shifted to “Drive”. Cadillac also offered Track Master, a computerized skid prevention system that automatically pumped the back brakes in an emergency to shorten stopping distance, a forerunner to ABS. New options included a push-button Weather Band built into the AM/FM stereo signal-seeking radio, loose pillow style seats for d’Elegance packages, plus power passenger and manual driver seatback recliners for 50/50 front seats. Of the 15 standard and six optional Firemist body colors, 13 were new this year. New standard features included map light, Soft-Ray tinted glass, spare tire cover, washer fluid level indicator, and steel belted radial whitewall tires.
This beautiful example is finished in Firethorn Red metallic and twinned to a Firethorn interior. The interior is a great place to be and the view over the acre of hood (ok bonnet) is just wonderful. The ride is sublime, this is one smooth quiet automobile.
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