1971 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Hardtop

National show winning 1971 Cadillac Coupe DeVille. One look at this stunning automobile and it is easy to see that it has been extremely well maintained and cared for since it rolled out of the factory 44 years ago. This beautiful car has had one repaint in the original color of "Duchess Gold" about five years ago using a high quality base coat clear coat over a rust free body. The paint is high gloss and exceeds any factory original lacquer of the period with only a minor nick in a few places that you really have to look hard to find. The photos do not do justice to the true rich gold tones in the finish of this Cadillac. The stainless trim is near perfect and while the front and rear bumpers have some slight age patina, hey still shine bright. The vinyl roof, lso in a matching gold color called "Maize" is in amazing original condition. Once you step inside the car you feel as though you have time warped back to a 1971 Cadillac dealership. The interior is factory original and about as close to perfect as one could hope for. The seats are covered in brocade cloth with leather accents in the matching "Maize" color and are unblemished showing little to no wear. The carpet is plush and clean and maintains it's rich gold color, he dash is immaculate with clear lenses and chrome accents that maintain their sharp finishes. The headliner and door panels are also like new. All the power windows, ix way power seat and power door locks operate as new.All four cigarette lighters work, ven the clock still works! The car is equipped with automatic climate control for the heating and air conditioning. A new compressor, rier,hoses andexpansion valve were installed as well as being converted to r13A refrigerant a few years ago. The system blows cold air or warm as you would direct by the turn of the automatic dial. The car also has the factory original AM-FM Stereo radio with automatic signal seeking control. I just replaced all four speakers and the sound is fantastic. All lights work as they should including the four brand new factory correct T-3 headlights for those added points when being judged. In the five years I have owned this car it has been tuned up, il and fluids changed regularly, new master cylinder, new alternator, new belts and hoses, eplaced front brake pads and turned front rotors, epacked wheel bearings, rained transmission fluid and replaced with new fluid and filter, new front and rear shocks, eplaced the upper control arm bushings and strut rod bushings along with wheel alignment. The car is powered by it's original 472 V-8 which moves this heavy car with no hesitation. The car starts right up and runs smooth and powerful and the automatic transmission shifts smoothly. I just installed new plugs, actory correct date coded spark plug wires (again added points when being judged) new distributor cap and new iginition coil. In the five years I have owned this car I have had absolutely no problems with the engine and transmission and would not hesitate to drive it anywhere. The car drives smoothly down the road andwill maintain a straight path with no pulling to one side or the other, ven when braking. I just returned from driving this car to the Cadillac and LaSalle Club Grand National in Brookfield, isconsin where it won a first place in it's division. The trip was over 1600 miles round trip and the car purred like a kitten all the way there and back.This car always wins a top place trophy in every car show it is entered, nd always gets honks and thumbs up of admiration whenever it is out. I have tried to be as honest as possible in describing this vehicle but please understand that this car is 44 years old and therefore what works today, ight not work tomorrow. Currently everything on this car works. It has been a true joy to own and drive this automobile but I recently purchased another Cadillac and don't have the space to keep this one any longer so it must go to another home. The value of early 1970's cars continues to rise and this car is being offered way below what has been invested in it so my loss will be the next owners gain.This vehicle is being sold as is and where is. Buyer is responsible for transport. Cash or wire transfers are acceptable forms of payment. Vehicle will not be released for pick up or shipping until payment has been received in full. Please call 785-539-2189 (evenings) for additional information. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a beautiful example of automotive history.