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De Ville is French for “of the town”, and Cadillac envisioned their DeVille line-up to be the talk of towns when it drove through. Representing the luxury car maker’s full-size offering, the DeVille entered the scene in 1959, and sported the height of Sixties ostentatiousness. What we’ve got here is a second-generation 1962 Cadillac DeVille Park Avenue with 77,278 miles that the current owner reports to be original mileage.
A full-sized four-door sedan is the proposition that this 1962 Cadillac DeVille Park Avenue offers, all 215 inches of it, in a pale yellow exterior and contrasting white hardtop. Note the pillarless nature that adds a feeling of airiness, almost akin to a convertible, which is what Cadillac was going for. Of course, you can’t miss those stratospheric fins at the rear! Other highlights of the Sixties include the slats partially obscuring the rear wheels, whitewall tires, hubcaps with body-colored accents, and of course, a generous serving of chrome all round. The bodywork appears to be mostly in good condition, save for some small rust areas that can be corrected. The decent helping of chrome continues on to the black interior as well, adorning the dashboard, window trims, front seat backs, and door cards. You’ll find two bench seats here that can easily accommodate three people each. Power conveniences are ample too, as befits a luxury car. Power windows were trick enough, but throw power seats into the mix, air conditioning, and push-button radio, and you’ve got yourself a top-shelf top-dollar car in its heyday. The trunk upholstery appears in decent condition too, and plays host to the spare wheel and toolkit.
A large car requires a suitably potent engine to motivate it, and in the luxury car world, you can’t skimp in that area. That’s why Cadillac installed a 390ci V8 beneath the hood of this 1962 Cadillac DeVille Park Avenue. The engine was rated for 325hp when new, sent to the rear wheels via an automatic transmission.
Late 50s Chevys and mid 60s Cadillacs have always been popular candidates for restomod projects. However, not all of them are tastefully done like this fully restored 1965 Cadillac de Ville convertible restomod. 1965 was the first model year for the 3rd generation De Ville. It retained the same wheelbase as its predecessor, but the frame was a new perimeter frame (rather than the old X frame). The horizontal headlamp arrangement that had been standard since the late 50s was dropped in favor of a vertical arrangement, which also resulted in a wider grille. Gone were the softer lines of the old car, replaced by a sharper, more boxy design. The tailfins that had started shrinking since 1960 were now lower and slanted slightly downwards rather than slightly upwards. The new straight lines in its design make this car just as good looking with the top down as it does with the top up.
The Cadillac De Ville was introduced in 1958, as a full-size luxury car from America’s top luxury automaker at the time. De Ville means “of the town” in French, meaning that Cadillac intended the De Ville to be the talk of the town. The first generation is the most popular, naturally, thanks to its iconic shape and rear fins. In 1961, the second generation was introduced, with fresh styling and more body styles. Buyers could now pick from a four-door hardtop with four or six windows, a 2-door hardtop, or a 2-door convertible. If you’ve been trying to get your hands on a De Ville, check out this 56,435-mile 1964 Cadillac De Ville Sedan that’s up for sale right now. The current owner reports it to have been restored, hence its pristine appearance.
The De Ville name was first introduced as a standalone model range in 1959 and would remain a significant part of the Cadillac lineup up till 2005. The 4th generation came in 1971, and every subsequent year brought styling changes until the smaller 5th generation was released in 1977. 1974 brought changes to the front end (like a new grille and a new headlamp layout), and the introduction of a new option; the Air Cushion Restraint System (what is now known as airbags) for both front-seat occupants. It was, however, a costly option that didn’t prove popular among buyers and was discontinued after 1976. A 1971 Coupe De Ville reportedly came 3rd in the Cannonball Run, averaging 84.6mph and 8.9mpg.
The Cadillac CTS series was made over three generations, between 2002 and 2019. It was Caddy’s midsize luxury car contender until the CT5 took over. You could have your CTS in relatively tame V6 form, or you could go all out with a supercharged V8 snarling out over 500 ponies to the rear wheels. This Banzai variant was called the CTS-V, and we have one for sale today. Say hello to this Indiana-based, 55,476-mile 2014 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan that’s got some tasty upgrades, which means that its motor is likely pushing out more than the stock 556hp and 551 lb-ft of torque factory figures. It’s basically a family car and a track machine in one delectable package.
This fully restored 1985 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz is a prime example of luxury and elegance from the pinnacle of 1980s American automotive design. With only 53,000 original miles, this stunning coupe offers both pristine condition and authenticity. Powered by Cadillac’s refined 4.1L V8 engine and finished in an eye-catching red exterior over an equally luxurious red interior, it effortlessly blends vintage charm with modern touches such as Bluetooth radio connectivity.
Late 50s Chevys and mid 60s Cadillacs have always been popular candidates for restomod projects. However, not all of them are tastefully done like this fully restored 1965 Cadillac de Ville convertible restomod. 1965 was the first model year for the 3rd generation De Ville. It retained the same wheelbase as its predecessor, but the frame was a new perimeter frame (rather than the old X frame). The horizontal headlamp arrangement that had been standard since the late 50s was dropped in favor of a vertical arrangement, which also resulted in a wider grille. Gone were the softer lines of the old car, replaced by a sharper, more boxy design. The tailfins that had started shrinking since 1960 were now lower and slanted slightly downwards rather than slightly upwards. The new straight lines in its design make this car just as good looking with the top down as it does with the top up.
The first generation Ford Mustang was a smooth cruiser when it had an in-line six-cylinder engine under the hood. Frugal yet fun motoring was possible in this pioneering pony car. Yet, when equipped with the larger V8 engines, the Mustang turned into a true thoroughbred of the racetrack or drag strip. Cars such as this 1967 Ford Mustang GTA offered thrilling acceleration and a stirring V8 soundtrack, paired with the relative ease of an automatic transmission. The engine’s massive power and torque figures meant that even with the slushbox, performance was impressive. This particular car has covered 51,000 miles, comes with the GTA Package and is up for sale in Bownstown Township, Michigan. You’d better act fast to grab it.
Imperial is a brand that many people today won’t remember, or know about at all. So let us give you a quick history lesson. In 1926, Chrysler Corporation started using the Imperial tag to denote the top-tier trim level of their finest automobiles. This remained the status quo until 1955, when Imperial was spun off as a separate brand under the Chrysler Corporation. It represented the brand’s luxury offerings, and gave us cars like this 1966 Imperial Crown Classic. This car is a second-generation example with 51,000 miles on the clock and it currently resides in Naples, Florida. Why not buy it as a tasteful classic car as well as a smart future investment?
A first-generation Chevy Corvette is a fantastic car to own and drive. It’s a piece of American automotive history, after all. Produced between 1953 and 1962, over 69,000 were made. It was also the only Corvette era to come with a six-cylinder engine choice, something that Chevy quickly realized didn’t suit a flagship sports car. Thankfully, all Corvettes thereafter have packed a V8. Many people nowadays want an original first-gen Corvette, but there are some who love restomods. If that sounds familiar, have we got the car for you! Say Howdy to this Pennsylvania-based 1960 Chevrolet Corvette LS3 Restomod that’s got just 1,000 miles after its comprehensive makeover. There’s a lot to learn about this car, so let us give you the highlights, but don’t forget to shoot us a DM or give us an old-fashioned phone call if you’re interested.
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