1976 Cadillac Seville

Description

“Seville is the most precisely crafted Cadillac ever.” The 1976 Cadillac Seville marked a pivotal moment in Cadillac’s history as the brand’s first foray into the compact luxury sedan market. Introduced in response to rising fuel prices, tightening emissions regulations, and increasing competition from European imports, the Seville was a bold departure from Cadillac’s traditionally large, opulent vehicles.

Developed under the codename “K-body,” the Seville was based on a heavily modified Chevrolet Nova platform but featured extensive engineering and styling upgrades to meet Cadillac standards. It was smaller and lighter than other Cadillacs of the era, yet it retained the brand’s hallmark luxury and refinement. The Seville debuted with a fuel-injected 5.7-liter V8 engine—an advanced feature for the time—paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. It was also one of the most expensive Cadillacs of its time. The 1976 Seville was a commercial success and helped Cadillac attract younger, more import-conscious buyers.

Showing just under 41k miles on its five-digit odometer, this Seville is believed to have been a one-owner car, which has been sparingly used and in storage for several years.

This Seville is now offered in Florida with a factory owner's manual and books, some recent service records, and a clean New Jersey title.

Highlights

• Believed to be a one-owner 1976 Seville

• Showing 40,900 miles on a five-digit odometer, believed to be original (cannot confirm with documentation)

Factory Equipment

• Finished in Phoenician Ivory paint (11) over a Light Ivory-Gold Leather (732) interior

• 5.7-liter V8 engine with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)

• Three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic TH400 automatic transmission

• AM/FM Factory Radio with 8-Track Player

• Air Conditioning with Climate Control Dial

• Front disc brakes

• Power Steering and Brakes

• Power Locks and Windows

• Power Antenna

• Dual Power Front Seats

• The chassis number (6S69R6Q513096) decodes as:

  • 6 – Cadillac Division

  • S – Seville

  • 69 – Four-door sedan

  • R – 350 cu-in V8, Electronic Fuel Injection

  • 6 – Model year 1976

  • Q – Clark Street Plant, Detroit, Michigan

  • 513096 – Sequential Production Number

Servicing & Documentation

• Recent servicing reportedly includes:

  • Change oil/filter

  • Install four new tires

  • Replace wiper blades

  • Replace AC switch

  • Replace AC compressor

  • Replace washer pump

  • Replace spark plug wire set

  • Repair radio

  • Replace AC hose

  • Repair emergency brake vacuum system

  • Replace AC programmer

  • Rebuild washer pump

  • Adjust drive belts

  • Replace battery

  • Replace alternator belt

Known Imperfections

• Clock is inoperable

Included Items

• Some recent service records

• Factory carpeted floor mats

• Trunk mat

• Original owner’s manual and books

• Original space saver, spare tire, canister, jack, and spare tire cover

• Two sets of keys

• Maps used by the original owner

• Extra air filters

• Front license plate bracket

• Factory full standard wheel covers