Cadillac

Last of the Breed: 1979 Cadillac Sedan deVille

Cadillac fans have anguished for more than the past four decades about the direction of the brand.  Once the “Standard of the World,” Cadillac has produced some great cars and also some real clunkers over that time.  While it… more»

Bargain Luxury? 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

“Cadillac for ’76. You don’t pamper it. It pampers you. Whatever size . . . whatever model you choose. Because every Cadillac comes equipped with Cadillac comfort, convenience and luxury.” So says a 1976 Cadillac brochure, and they’re right…. more»

Future Ghostbusters Tribute? 1959 Cadillac-Superior Hearse

With roots dating back to the early part of the 20th Century, Superior Coach Corp. was a major player in the ambulance/hearse conversion business. That includes this 1959 hearse which was based on a Cadillac commercial chassis. Hearses turn… more»

58k Original Miles: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado

There was once a time when vehicles, often called the land yachts of the 1970s, were viewed by the broader community with barely concealed contempt. They reflected an era when manufacturers had yet to come to terms with the… more»

13k Mile Survivor: 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Seville

In 1957 and 1958, Cadillac differentiated the Eldorado 2-door hardtop from the convertible by calling the former the Seville vs. the Biarritz. It was at the top of the luxury food chain and was built in relatively small numbers,… more»

Dean Martin’s Custom Ride! 1969 Cadillac Eldorado Sport Wagon

My mother was a huge fan of entertainer Dean Martin – and I suppose I am, too. But I didn’t know he was a car guy (though perhaps not to the extent of Jay Leno). He owned all sorts… more»

Rarefied Air: 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Seville

At one time in America, if you could afford a Cadillac, you were considered wealthy and had definitely “arrived” here in Status Symbol Land. In 1960, Cadillac was the King of Luxury hands down and nobody disputed its claim… more»

BF Exclusive: 1990 Cadillac Brougham

Here we have another Cadillac from my friend’s property in north Georgia, which we have previously featured here on the Barn Finds. This batch of cars came from an estate sale after the long-term original owner passed away, revealing… more»

BF Exclusive: 1989 Cadillac Brougham

As some of you may recall, I have worked with a dear friend in Georgia to share cars and trucks from his property that had the potential of being resold and restored. Many of you have even purchased these… more»

Continental Kit Addition! 1974 Cadillac Eldorado

The 1974 model year was not a good one for the U.S. auto industry. Buyers were moving from gas-guzzling land yachts to fuel-sipping compacts due to sticker shock at the gas pump. The OPEC oil embargo arrived in the… more»

New Interior: 1968 Cadillac Eldorado

Interior restorations of any prestige classic can be expensive, and some potential buyers find the prospect so overwhelming that they will pass up the opportunity to park an otherwise excellent car in their driveway. However, that is not an… more»

Affordable Classic: 1992 Cadillac Allante

So close, and yet so far: the Cadillac Allante seemingly had all the ingredients of being a home run, but a variety of issues kept it from becoming the star it was destined to be. This 1992 model has… more»

40K-Mile Rust-Free 1976 Cadillac Seville

“Seville is a new expression of Cadillac excellence. International in size. Timeless in styling. Cadillac in craftsmanship. Very simply, Seville is designed to be one of the finest production cars built anywhere in the world.” So says a 1976… more»

Custom Touches: 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman

Beauty, it is said, is in the eye of the beholder. That is undoubtedly true in the automotive world. A vehicle that leaves some feeling cold and unengaged will be the car of another’s desire. That brings us to… more»

Another Possible Prewar Bargain: 1937 Cadillac Series 60 Coupe

Over the past few weeks more than a few prewar cars have appeared on Barn Finds with either low prices or bidding on them never reaches what we all assume were market prices.  Is this a sign of a… more»

Unusual Color: 1969 Cadillac DeVille Convertible

It’s big and purple! Well, not really, it’s more of a violet, what Cadillac called code 47 “Wisteria” and this visual feast of a 1969 Cadillac DeVille convertible wears it well. Oh for the days of a high-powered, drop-top… more»

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