1978 Cadillac Seville Elegante, low miles, Super Rare, NO RESERVE!
Make: | Cadillac |
Model: | Seville |
Type: | Sedan |
Trim: | Elegante |
Year: | 1978 |
Mileage: | 60,143 |
VIN: | 6S69B8Q459587 |
Color: | Black and Silver |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Gray |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Cathedral City, California, United States |
Extras |
Twilight Sentenal, Auto Dimming High-Beam Lights, Electric Trunk Release, Electric Trunk Pull-Down System, Vanity Mirrors, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats Sunroof, Leather Seats |
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Private seller |
Description of 1978 Cadillac Seville |
Rarest of the rare. . . NO RESERVE! 1978 Cadillac Seville Elegante . 60k miles . 71 high resolution pictures below Be sure and use the inside scroll bar. NOT the one on the far right of your screen. otherwise you will miss a lot of pictures of this car. 1978 Cadillac Seville Elegante Here we have a rare 1978 Cadillac Seville with the sought after Elegante package. These Elegante's of 1978 and 1979 is like laying down a royal flush to the standard Seville's four of a kind. Less than 10% of the Sevilles produced in 1978 had this rare $2. 00 option. Breaking that down a bit more was the Elegante with the rare Astro-Roof option($3. 05) such as the one you are viewing today. This was the most expensive in the entire Cadillac line-up for 1978 and are extremely hard to find today. h1978 Cadillac Seville Elegante at the Texas State Fair 1977 The Seville Elegante offered Cadillac customers qualities and refinements one might expect on a custom-crafted automobile. The duo-tone exterior finish was offered in just two color combinations. a subtle dignity exclusive to the Elegante. A full-length brushed chrome upper body molding accentuated the Seville's classic lines. and featured an etched black grooving for added distinction. Chrome Elegante scripts were placed on the roof sail panels. just behind a Cadillac wreath and crest emblem. Authentic chrome-plated wire wheels(not wheel covers) with long-laced spokes were supplied by Dunlap. a british firm. and set the Elegante apart from the others. A unique rear window molding provided additional detailing. Bumper moldings were also color coordinated a silver gray color. 1978 Cadillac Seville Elegante in Sable Black(19) over Platinum Metallic(15) This rare Seville Elegante is in great condition and being a 36 year old unrestored original condition car it is not perfect. having a few scratches and chips in the paint. It has been well cared for and comes with a thick folder of maintenance records dating back to when the car sold new in 1978. It drives excellent and very smooth. It effortlessly glides down the road and shifts out perfectly. To find one of these Elegante's in this kind of condition that also has the very rare factory astro-roof is extremely rare. This Seville get's LOTS of attention and is a nice driver car that you can enjoy driving. Very nice chrome and lenses. These first generation Sevilles have a nice angular body that set the tone for GM styling for the next decade. They have a wide-track stance giving the car a substantial. premium appearance. Class at every angle. These Sevilles drive very nice. powered by a 350(5. 7) V8 Fuel Injected engine. Very smooth running motor. . This Seville has a perfect factory stance. The Cadillac trunk lock cover is missing and can often be found on ebay. Rear filler panels(flexible material around rear bumper) were recently replaced. The originals are always cracked on this age of car. The new replacements fit and look near perfect. Rare factory Astro-Roof works as new. The Elegante got you an interior like no other Seville. In addition to the surround bolsters of Sierra Grain leather. the Elegante also had breathable perforated leather inserts in the pleated center cushion and back areas. bordered by a soft suede-like trim. The front seats are 40/40 dual comfort seats. and provide storage pockets on the seat backs for the convenience of rear seat passengers. Time capsule. The only Sevilles with a leather wrapped steering wheel were the few with the Elegante package. A functional console on the Elegante equipped Sevilles separate the front two seats. and includes a rear floor courtesy light. and a light in the storage compartment. which has provisions for a writing tablet and pen. a mobile phone installation and storage of 8-track tapes and personal items. 60K original miles backed up by copious amounts of maintenance records A very smooth running. numbers matching Fuel Injected 350(5. 7) V8 powers this Seville. These cars have a lot of power. No leaks and the AC blows cold. TERMS AND CONDITION OF THIS AUCTION This Cadillac is being sold with NO RESERVE. so you wont have to deal with the games of wondering what the reserve is or be taunted by a "buy-it-now" priceThere is no price set here. so don't ask. This beautiful Seville will bring what it brings. and the bidders will be able to enjoy a game free auction. DON'T BID IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE MONEY! You are entering an inforceable contract when you bid and win an auction. There is a $1. 00 deposit due within 48 hours of the close of auction. Balance is to be paid and the Seville picked up within 7 days of auction end. Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. I will work with the winning bidder on pickup time as long as it is agreed upon by both parties. This doesn't change the payment terms for this auction. If a bidder has excessive negative feedback I will delete their bids and block bidder from this auction. As with just about any used vehicle on ebay. this Cadillac is being sold as is. with no warrantees expressed or implied. This rare Cadillac runs and looks great and I have described it to the best of my abilities. It has a very good driver quality finish. presents itself very well but has some nicks and scratches being a 36 year old car. The right rear fender may have been refinished at one time and there are a few chips in the paint around the rear window. This cadillac runs very smooth and quiet and has no leaks. AC blows cold as well. QUESTIONS AND INSPECTIONS MUST TAKE PLACE BEFORE THE END OF AUCTION!I welcome any bidders that wants to look at this Seville in person or have a mechanic come to the location of the Seville to inspect/drive BEFORE AUCTION END. Thanks for your interest. Robert Reed Fleetofcads Auto Brokers Sales Drafting by Desert Imports Exports> . |