With life seeming to move at a frantic pace, there is no shame in occasionally sitting back to recharge the old batteries. For enthusiasts, doing so behind the wheel of a classic car sounds attractive. That is the opportunity… more»
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“One Piece at a Time” – Johnny Cash Tribute Car!
Johnny Cash released a fun little song in 1976 called “One Piece at a Time”. It was about an assembly line auto worker who throughout his career smuggled out enough parts to assemble a whole car. Problem was that… more»
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Package Deal: Pair of 1960 Cadillacs
The late 1950s produced a lot of wild-looking automobiles, especially when it came to tailfins. The 1959 Cadillacs may have taken the styling technique to its furthest limit, so things were toned down a bit in 1960, with little… more»
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Restoration Ready! 1960 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
The DeVille nameplate enjoyed an eight-generation run from 1959 through 2005, being Cadillac’s biggest all-time seller. The ‘59s were (IMO) the most over-the-top in terms of Detroit styling, so the ‘60s were toned down a bit, yet still had… more»
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Project or Parts? 1957 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
It is easy for an enthusiast to find the project car of their dreams and become so overwhelmed with enthusiasm that they fail to recognize its failings. That is when an owner has to step back and gain some… more»
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Beautiful in Black: 1991 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
Cadillac introduced the Coupe de Ville in 1950. From then until 2005 it would be a regular staple of the brand’s portfolio. When multiple doors were needed, buyers would opt for the Sedan de Ville. This 1991 Coupe de… more»
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Desert Find: 1959 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
If you ever needed a demonstration of how a dry environment is conducive to preserving classic metal, you need to look no further than this 1959 Cadillac Coupe De Ville. The seller located this luxury vehicle languishing in a… more»
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Evicted 15 Years Ago: 1949 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
The Coupe de Ville may be the most well-known Cadillac nameplate because it was part of their line-up for 57 years. The 1949 model was not only the first year produced but also the first Cadillac to have a… more»
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Original Survivor: 1949 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
When Cadillac introduced its Third Generation of its Series 62, it provided the first hints of a trend that would dominate American vehicle design in the latter half of the 1950s. It was the first Cadillac to feature tailfins,… more»
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Lap of Luxury: 1966 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
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,… more»
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Pennsylvania Barn Find: 1971 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
Barn Finds come in all shapes and sizes, and their condition can vary widely. The owner of this 1971 Cadillac Coupe de Ville recently found it hidden in a Pennsylvania barn and has worked through the process of returning… more»
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Desert Find: 1962 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
For the model year 1962, the de Ville series of Cadillacs was a step up from the Series 62, not that there was anything basic about a Cadillac. These were well-appointed automobiles that continued to outsell the competition, i.e.,… more»
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Original Paint: 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
The word “iconic” is probably overused in the classic car world, but if we consider the fins trend of the late 1950s, there are few that are more iconic than those that found their way onto the 1959 Cadillac… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1961 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
In the 1960s, if you wanted to buy a car that said you “made it,” the Cadillac Coupe de Ville had to be at the top of your shopping list. It was a big, luxurious automobile with two doors… more»
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Luxurious Barn Find: 1974 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
The fourth generation of the De Ville series of the Cadillac, 1971 through 1976, would be the biggest ones yet and ultimately the last hurrah for the Detroit land yachts. The energy crisis of 1973 had buyers flocking to… more»
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Custom Conversion: 1973 Cadillac de Ville Pickup
Back in the 1970s, at least a couple of West Coast companies were inspired enough by the Chevrolet El Camino to undertake custom conversions on the Cadillac Coupe de Villes of the day, turning them in a luxury pickups…. more»
