1965 Cadillac DeVille

Coupe

Automatic

Clear

Gasoline

The 1965 Cadillacs were all-new, and the results were arguably the best-looking luxury cars of the decade. Clean, sleek, and in the case of this 1965 Coupe De Ville hardtop, subtle and elegant. There's no question as to what this car is and from any angle it says that you've finally arrived. For the money, this car represents a lot of luxury and style that you probably can't get anywhere else. Park this next to, say, a comparable Lincoln of the period and the Lincoln looks downright frumpy while the Cadillac looks modern and low. It was repainted a few years ago in red and while it looks decent, a professional cut and buff would work wonders on this big coupe. With it you also get a super straight body that looks like it has never been in an accident. Cadillacs were always famous for their chrome, and yes, there's plenty here to keep shiny, all of it in good original condition including the front bumper and cool rear taillight housings with white lenses that illuminate red when you hit the brakes. With a little TLC, this car could be outstanding. The all-original interior might be showing a few signs of age, particularly on he driver's seat, but I don't know if I'd be in a rush to replace it. Instead, take a good look at that cool textured upholstery and how cool it would be if you could just stitch it up and keep it a high-grade survivor. The slender steering wheel frames a wide Cadillac-style instrument panel with lots of shiny trim to give it a very upscale look. There's nothing low-rent about the quality of the materials or the elegant design. Options include factory A/C plus power windows and seat. The door panels are in very good condition, as is the back seat, and the carpets. And yes, there's a massive trunk that's highly original and carries what might very well be the original spare tire. Cadillac's 429 cubic inch V8 made a stout 340 horsepower and moves the big coupe with the kind of effortless ease that you'd expect from a major luxury car like this. It's not detailed for show under the hood but it is quite clean with lots of signs of regular maintenance and as a result it's easy to start, has a smooth idle, and cruises through traffic like a great white shark. It has electronic ignition and a new Edelbrock carbuerator. Recent service items include a new power brake booster so stops are smooth and confidence-inspiring. There's also a TH400 3-speed automatic transmission, which was used for the first time in Cadillacs in 1965, and it powers a rear end big enough to look at home under a 1-ton truck. The underside is quite original. The single exhaust system offers a new muffler that sounds mellow and smooth, just the way a Cadillac should. 235/75/15 whitewall radials are fitted with original hubcaps that give the big Caddy a very understated look. $6995 Call now for showing (Two five three) 310-8421do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers