Coupe de Ville

Aug 26, 2024  •  For Sale  •  20 Comments

LS Power! 1957 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

Low-slung, stylish, and imposing, the 1957 Cadillac announced your success with class. This 1957 Cadillac Coupe de Ville in Fresno, California sat covered with barn dust until recently. Lacking a motor when found, the neglected Caddy soon gained an… more»

Apr 15, 2024  •  For Sale  •  20 Comments

5,000-lb. Survivor: 1976 Cadillac Coupe De Ville

The OPEC oil embargo of 1973 left most car buyers scrambling for more fuel-efficient alternatives. I say most because Cadillac was the exception. In 1976, they set a sales record of more than 309,000 automobiles, beating their own 1973… more»

Dec 29, 2023  •  Auctions  •  58 Comments

BF Auction: 1976 Cadillac Coupe De Ville

With the world becoming more hectic, there is no shame in embracing your leisure time at a more subdued pace. There are activities available to suit almost any taste. However, there is none better for a motoring enthusiast than… more»

Aug 29, 2023  •  For Sale  •  14 Comments

Serious Tail Fins! 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

Virgil Exner’s exuberant restyle of the 1957 Chrysler – incorporating soaring fins and a delicate greenhouse – posed a problem for GM’s Cadillac division. The ’57 and ’58 Caddies looked like grandmothers among college cheerleaders. But by 1959, Cadillac… more»

Aug 5, 2023  •  For Sale  •  9 Comments

Finned Survivor: 1964 Cadillac Coupe De Ville

The De Ville is one of Cadillac’s most recognizable brands, in play for 57 years (starting in 1949) across eight generations of production. It began as a trim level of the Series 62 and evolved later to become a… more»

Jul 14, 2023  •  For Sale  •  42 Comments

No Reserve: 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

Some classic cars age gracefully, while others suffer a less dignified fate. This 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville falls into the latter category. Despite the ongoing popularity of these cars, I suspect this one’s days of wafting down our… more»

May 31, 2023  •  For Sale  •  6 Comments

Built by Facel: 1955 Simca 9 Coupe de Ville Project

Fan of fjords? Well, Norway has plenty of those, and if you visit for the scenery, might as well also swing by to see this 1955 Simca 9 Coupe de Ville, for sale at finn.no, for kr35,000, or about… more»

May 30, 2023  •  For Sale  •  15 Comments

15,000 Miles and Minty: 1979 Cadillac Coupe deVille

History will not be kind to the Cadillac Division and most of the cars they produced in the eighties and early nineties.  The division entered that era as the producer of some of the finest cars on the road. … more»

Jan 18, 2023  •  For Sale  •  32 Comments

California Barn Find: 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

There once was a 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville that sat in a large building near Petaluma, California. It was surrounded by other classic cars and parts. It has now been pulled out and can be found for sale… more»

Oct 20, 2022  •  For Sale  •  18 Comments

66k Original Miles: 1976 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

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»

Sep 19, 2022  •  Stories  •  21 Comments

“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»

Jul 31, 2022  •  For Sale  •  2 Comments

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»

Jul 28, 2022  •  For Sale  •  25 Comments

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»

May 25, 2022  •  For Sale  •  15 Comments

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»

Apr 2, 2022  •  For Sale  •  9 Comments

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»

Dec 30, 2021  •  For Sale  •  25 Comments

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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