1976 Cadillac Sedan de Ville

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

With a complete redesign of the de Ville line imminent, General Motors made use of its massive, 130-inch wheelbase platform for a sixth and final model year in 1976, boldly defying the tightening fuel economy regulations of the 1970s. While most other manufacturers were in an era of rapid downsizing, Cadillac fitted the de Ville with an even larger engine – a 500 cu-in V8 borrowed from the Eldorado, rated at 190 horsepower and 360 lb-ft of torque. The interiors remained characteristically plush, trimmed in Manhattan velour upholstery or optional leather in a wide array of colors. Power steering, power brakes, electric locks, electric windows, and six-way-adjustable electric front seats were all standard conveniences on the de Ville. In 1977, Cadillac finally gave in to the economic pressures of the Malaise era and introduced a downsized de Ville measuring 9.5 inches shorter and weighing 950 pounds lighter – setting the 1976 de Ville apart as the last true full-size luxury coupes and sedans of the era.  

Highlights 

• Finished in Innsbruck Blue with a matching Silver Blue Poly vinyl roof 

• Cadillac Light Blue leather interior with matching dashboard and carpeting 

• 500 cu-in V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission 

• All power equipment is said to be in excellent working order as per the consignor 

• Treated to a recent engine service including a full fluid change as per the consignor 

• New battery, wheel cylinders, and Nexen Pires were recently fitted as per the consignor 

• Showing 58,509 miles at the time of listing, which is believed to be the original mileage as per the consignor 

Features 

• Chrome bumpers and trim 

• Rear fender skirts 

• 15-inch wheels with chrome hub caps 

• Simulated rosewood appliqués 

• Automatic climate control 

• Cruise control 

• Power steering 

• Tilt-telescoping steering wheel 

• Power brakes 

• Power windows 

• Controlled cycle wipers 

• Six-way power-adjustable front seats 

• Push-button AM/FM radio 

• Lighted vanity mirror 

• Remote trunk release 

Known Imperfections 

• Undercarriage surface rust 

• Wheel well surface rust 

• Light rust around the bottom of the doors  

• Scratch at the bottom rocker on the passenger-side front door 

• 1.5 to 2-inch tear on the driver’s-side front door panel 

• Cracking on the steering wheel 

• Small crack on the dash 

Included 

• Spare wheel 

• Jack 

• Lug wrench 

Ownership History 

This 1976 Cadillac Sedan de Ville was reportedly purchased by the consignor circa 2017.