Life can be hectic, and at some point, we all need that circuit breaker. We crave that moment when we can step back from the hustle-and-bustle of our daily existence to draw breath and recharge our batteries. For some, this involves venturing into the great outdoors to commune with Mother Nature in some remote location. For others, it is the simple act of slipping behind the wheel of a classic car that provides the escape they richly deserve. If you’re going to do that, I can’t think of a better place than to waft down the road in a luxurious vehicle like this 1966 Cadillac Coupe de Ville. Its interior features lashings of luxury touches, and the owner can watch the world spin past them in splendid isolation. If this sounds too tempting to resist, you will find this Cadillac located in Jersey City, New Jersey, and listed for sale here on eBay. The owner has set the BIN at $16,500, and with 121 people watching the listing, it seems that a few people might be teetering on the edge of yielding to temptation.

If a buyer wants to park a spotless luxury classic in their driveway, this Coupe de Ville would seem to be a strong candidate. The owner indicates that the car has received a previous repaint in its original Crystal Firemist, but it appears that it is otherwise untouched. The paint holds a beautiful shine, while the White vinyl top seems to accentuate its luxurious and classy appearance. The panels are laser straight, and the gaps are as tight as you would have the right to expect on a vehicle of this type. The owner doesn’t mention any rust problems in the listing, and the exterior looks particularly clean. It seems that the de Ville has spent most of its life in Texas, which will have helped its cause on that front. The trim and chrome shine as impressively as the paint. The tinted glass appears flawless, and the narrow whitewall tires add the perfect finishing touch to this Cadillac’s exterior.

The interior continues the theme of excellent presentation with the Cadillac, and it has no issues that are worth noting. The White leather upholstery on the front seat has developed the creases that are all a part of the character of aging leather, but there is no evidence of wear or other problems. The rear seat appears to be in as-new condition, as are the dash and remaining trim pieces. The pad and carpet in contrasting green not only seem to be in excellent order, but they serve to tie the interior and exterior finishes together nicely. For a car from this era, the interior also features some excellent touches to make occupants feel thoroughly pampered. These include ice-cold air conditioning, power windows, a power front seat, a Twilight Sentinel, a remote exterior mirror, and an AM/FM stereo radio with a power antenna.

The owner offers no engine photos, but we know that the Coupe de Ville rolled off the line equipped with a 429ci V8, a 3-speed TH-400 automatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes. The Cadillac is no muscle car, but the 308hp and 447 ft/lbs of available torque from that V8 are enough to fire the 4,651lb classic through the ¼ mile in 16.4 seconds. As an open-road cruiser, that makes the driving experience seem pretty effortless. The owner indicates that the odometer currently shows 39,000, although he can’t confirm whether this is original. However, the overall lack of wear inside the car and its exterior condition would make this seem possible. The car runs and drives and is ready to be enjoyed by its lucky new owner.

There’s nothing on earth quite like slipping behind the wheel of a classic muscle or sports car and relishing the involving driving experience that those cars offer. However, there’s also a lot to be said for stepping back from the edge for a while and relishing a feeling of isolation and comfort. That experience could be yours if you handed over the cash for this 1966 Cadillac Coupe de Ville. This car seems to need nothing, and it offers all the features to make life on the road a pleasurable experience. Sometimes we need to treat ourselves to such an experience. Don’t you agree?