Hard to go wrong with almost 19 feet of Cadillac convertible, n bright red no less! If you want to get noticed, e the center of attention at parades, nd pretty much look like you have the world at you beck and call, othing delivers the message better than a vintage Cadillac ragtop like this 1970 DeVille.Looking at the price, ou can be forgiven for thinking this is some worn-out beater, ut you'd be incorrect in your assumption. The bright red paint isn't totally correct or perfect, ut it does look great and if you're looking to make a grand entrance in Vegas, his is your ride. The finish is bright enough to make your eyes water, ut bright red isn't a bad choice on a vintage Cadillac convertible, ecause they were, t heart, lamboyant cars. Finish quality is good, ith signs of age and use and a little orange peel here and there, ut nobody will notice any of that as you cruise by, one-car parade. Cadillacs are known for fins and chrome, nd this one has both, rom the pontoon-shaped front bumpers that are in great shape to the pointed taillights out back that leave no question as to what kind of car this is. Is it perfect? No. But it has just the right patina to suggest a casual lifestyle that embraces the good things without sweating the details.White is a fantastic choice with the bright red paint work, nd thanks to new seat covers, t looks extremely fresh. Matching red carpets with correct heel pad, reshened door panels that retain the original woodgrained inserts, nd the dark red dash pad all look quite good. Of course, lmost everything was standard in your 1970 Cadillac convertible, rom power windows and locks to A/C to a six-way front bench seat. The 1970 Cadillacs also had a very cool wrap-around instrument panel that pretty much gave the driver exclusive use of all the controls, nd it's all easy to reach. There's a newer radio in the dash and a white power convertible top makes it look right and includes a crystal clear rear window that eliminates the worry of hazy plastic curtains. The cavernous trunk is pretty clean thanks to new black carpets that are neatly installed.Cadillac's 472 cubic inch V8 make locomotive-like torque, asily propelling the big DeVille with authority. They're also indestructible low-RPM engines that never feel like they're working very hard, nd thanks to good maintenance throughout its life, his one runs quite well indeed. With a 4-barrel carburetor on top, t gets off the line easily, ut where it's really at home is interstate cruising, here there's no better way to travel. The engine bay is well-kept if not detailed, nd service access is surprisingly good compared to the Eldorado convertible that would follow. A TH400 3-speed automatic spins a heavy-duty rear end that looks like it belongs under a giant truck rather than a luxury car, nd the suspension is in good order so that incomparable '70s Cadillac ride is part of the package. Stock wheels with hubcaps give it the right look and carry 235/75/15 whitewall radials.Big and flashy, his Cadillac delivers an A-list celebrity experience at a bargain-basement price. With lots of new work, n attractive color combination, nd that luxurious ride, his is a huge bang for the buck driver. Call today!
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