1976 Cadillac Seville

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Hagerty Marketplace is honored to offer a selection of vehicles from The SugarCreek Collection. This private collection in southwestern Ohio is supported by its own in-house restoration and maintenance shop, with a full-time staff of craftsmen. The passion of one car enthusiast can be benefited by all to enjoy, as cars return to the road after extensive builds and care. The garage is a true spectrum of car enthusiast dreams, ranging from unfinished restorations to million-dollar builds, American muscle to European classic, drag racers to off-road machines. There is truly something for everyone in SugarCreek. 

This selection of vehicles offered by SugarCreek feature premium American classics, as well as a wide assortment of European enthusiast cars. 

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“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. 

Stylistically, the Seville was elegant and understated, with crisp lines, a formal roofline, and a high level of craftsmanship. It was also one of the most expensive Cadillacs of its time, reflecting its premium positioning. 

The 1976 Seville was a commercial success and helped Cadillac attract younger, more import-conscious buyers. It set the stage for future compact luxury sedans and is now recognized as a landmark model that helped redefine American luxury in the late 20th century.  

Highlights 

• Offered from The SugarCreek Collection  

• Finished in Georgian Silver Metallic (13) over a Firethorn Red leather (112) interior 

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

• Three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic TH400 automatic transmission 

• The chassis number (6S69R6Q487910) decodes as: 

  • 6 – Cadillac Division 

  • S – Seville 

  • 69 – Four-door sedan 

  • R – 350 cu-in V8, Electronic Fuel Injection (Oldsmobile-sourced) 

  • 6 – Model year 1976 

  • Q – Clark Street Plant, Detroit, Michigan  

  • 487910 – Sequential Production Number 

Features 

• All power accessories functional except the passenger remote mirror adjustment and the radio 

• Front disc brakes 

• Steel-belted radial tires 

• Real wood trim 

• AM/FM stereo with optional 8-track player  

• Power steering  

• Power brakes 

• Power locks  

• Power windows  

• Cruise control  

• Power antenna 

• Power sunroof  

• Dual power seats  

• Drivers manual outer mirror control 

• Air Conditioning with Climate Control Dial 

• Recent maintenance includes: 

  • New Fuel pump and fuel level sending unit 

  • New fuel filter 

  • New fuel injectors 

  • New spark plugs 

  • New coolant Temp sensor 

  • New air temp sensor 

  • Perform service 

  • New right front brake hose and caliper 

  • Repaired A/C Lines 

Known Imperfections 

• Radio doesn’t work 

• Passenger remote mirror adjustment doesn’t work 

Included 

• Keys

Ownership History 

This 1976 Cadillac Seville joined The SugarCreek Collection in September 2009. 

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty. 

Contact: Matt Lowney   Phone: 623.308.2640   email: mlowney@hagerty.com