1979 Cadillac Seville

Description

The Cadillac Seville, produced from 1976 to 2004, represented Cadillac's venture into the mid-size luxury car segment, offering a smaller-sized, premium alternative. It was succeeded by the STS in 2004 for the 2005 model year. Billed as the new "internationally-sized" Cadillac upon its introduction in mid-1975, the Seville was significantly lighter than the full-sized Deville, making it more agile and easier to park while still boasting Cadillac's full array of features. Despite its higher price point, exceeding that of any other Cadillac model (except the Series 75 Fleetwood factory limousines) at $12,479 or the equivalent of $68,000 today, the Seville enjoyed moderate success. Its introduction spurred the development of competitors such as the Lincoln Versailles and the Chrysler LeBaron (later renamed the Fifth Avenue after 1982). To ensure the quality of the initial production run, the first 2,000 units were all painted in Georgian silver and equipped with identical options, allowing for a smooth transition to building different configurations. 

Highlights 

• Displaying just 1,927 miles at the time of listing 

• Finished in Platinum Metallic with a Slate Grey padded vinyl roof 

• Two-tone Light Slate Gray leather interior with Dark Carmine piping, carpets, and dashboard 

• Powered a fuel-injected 5.7-liter V8 

• Three-speed “TH-400” Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission 

• Wire wheels with white wall tires 

• Automatic climate control 

• Highly original and well-preserved condition 

Features 

• Power windows 

• Power locks 

• Power steering 

• Four-wheel power disc brakes 

• Tilt-telescoping steering column 

• Bucket seats with a six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and reclining passenger seat 

• Remote-controlled side-view mirrors 

• Rear window defogger 

• Cruise control 

• Illuminated passenger vanity mirror 

• AM/FM signal-seeking radio with digital display and a tape player 

• Soft Ray tinted glass 

• Door edge guards 

• Wheel arch moldings 

• Electronic leveling system 

• Heavy-duty cooling system 

• Limited-slip differential 

• Exterior temperature indicator 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor surface rust on the undercarriage, as pictured 

• Minor imperfections on interior grab handle chrome trim 

Included 

• Window sticker 

• Owner’s manual 

• Warranty information booklet 

Ownership History 

The selling dealer reports purchasing the car at auction in 2023, and it was initially sold in Boca Raton, Florida, in 1979.