1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille d'Elegance

1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille d'Elegance Single Ownership 23027 Original Miles Time Capsule!! 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille d'Elegance Single Ownership 23027 Original Miles Time Capsule!! 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille d'EleganceVIN:6D47S6Q262905he name "De Ville" is derived from the French de la ville or de ville meaning "of the town". In French coach building parlance a coupé de ville from the French couper (to cut) i.e. shorten or reduce was a short four-wheeled closed carriage with an inside seat for two and an outside seat for the driver and this smaller vehicle was intended for use in the town or city (de ville). An (unshortened) limousine or (in the United States) town car has a division between the passenger and driver compartments and if the driver's seat is outside it may be called a sedanca de ville or town car.The first Cadillac "Coupe de Ville" was shown during the 1949 Autorama. It was built on a Cadillac Sixty Special chassis and featured a dummy air-scoop chrome trim around front wheel openings and a one-piece windshield and rear glass. The interior was black and trimmed in gray leather including the headliner to match the roof color. It was equipped with a telephone in the glove compartment a vanity case and a secretarial pad in the rear armrest power windows and highly decorative chrome interior trim. The prototype "Coupe de Ville" was used by GM President Charles E. Wilson until 1957 when he presented it to his secretary. At some time during this period it acquired a dark Vicodec roof. The prototype "Coupe de Ville" was still in use as of 1976.In 1976 the grille saw a new and finer crosshatching pattern. Cornering lamps got new horizontal chrome trim while tail lamps gained a new bold look. Eight different color accent stripes were available. Vinyl tops were now integral padded Elk grain material. New trims included sporty plaids plush velours knits and 11 distinctive genuine leathers. Coupe de Villes had a new vinyl roof whose top molding served as a continuation of the door "belt" molding.A Controlled (limited-slip) Differential was included for extra traction. An optional illuminated entry and theft deterrence system was optional. A new Freedom battery never needed water. New turbine veined and wire wheel covers were offered. A new option locked the doors when the transmission lever was shifted to "Drive". Cadillac also offered Track Master a computerized skid prevention system that automatically pumped the back brakes in an emergency to shorten stopping distance. New options included a push-button Weather Band built into the AM/FM stereo signal-seeking radio loose pillow style seats for d'Elegance packages plus power passenger and manual driver seatback recliners for 50/50 front seats. Of the 15 standard and six optional Firemist body colors 13 were new this year. New standard features included map light Soft-Ray tinted glass spare tire cover washer fluid level indicator and steel belted radial whitewall tires.Soure: Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_de_Ville_seriesOrdered new at Cornell Chevrolet in Victoria B.C. by the most recent owner this is the most original Cadillac Coupe DeVille we’ve seen. It is also the end of the “big car” era in the United States culminating in the late 1970s where cars reached proportions not seen again - which is 230.7” long. These big luxury cars are reminiscent of the 1920s and 30s where the wealthy drove massive Packards Cords and Duesenbergs.It has been garage kept its entire life and rarely seen rain. The family had a number of collectable 1960s and 70s cars and used the sparingly as apparent from the mileage on this Cadillac. You probably won’t find a more original car. We are told there were never any accidents never any paintwork and no issues with the running and driving of the car EVER. It is a time capsule. We like the unusual colour combination of black with red strip over a blue velour cloth interior. An appraisal was done a few years ago on the car for insurance purposes and it verifies the mileage and condition of the car. A value of 19500 was set of insurance purposes. The appraiser noted that this Coupe DeVille d’Elegance was loaded with every option except moonroof and leather.If you are looking for one of the iconic late-1970s “big” luxury cars- this is certainly the best example we’ve seen around. One of our best customers once said he couldn’t afford cars like this when they were new so why not buy a “like new” one now and enjoy it!Please call Robert at +1 (250) 532-6547 to have any additional questions answered or to see the car in person.Terms & ConditionsUsed vehicles are sold "as is" "where is" with no warranties either expressed or implied. We do not accept refunds.Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of the auction end and make arrangements for payment at that time.A $2000.00 deposit is due within 48 hours of end of auction.The remainder is due within 7 days of auction end. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle sell it to the next high bidder or sell it otherwise.The car is advertized locally. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale.Seller accepts Paypal for deposit only.Make sure if financing that your financial institution accepts the year and miles of this vehicle before bidding.Please arrange financing prior to bidding.Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious about owning this vehicle. All non-paying high bidders will be reported to eBay and negative feedback will be posted.Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. F.O.B. Victoria BC CanadaWe can assist buyer with export/import and titling in Blaine Washington at the buyers expense. The process is very simple. Please inquire about costs (shipping from Victoria to Blaine brokerage fees duty). Please ask for a breakdown of these fees from the importer we use - you are welome to use any broker you wish and of course we will help facilitate it.

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