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Cadillac DeVille (1965)
for sale

Price: US $9,200.00

Description:

1965 Cadillac DeVille convertible
What a great classic Cadillac. She runs and drives beautifully and just glides along, yet has effortless smooth power when you need it. This car is a real joy to drive and commands lots of attention and complements wherever I go.
I have owned many classic 1940's, 50's and 70's Cadillac's in the past. but this '65 drives the best. The 1965 and '66 Cadillac's it is said are the ones to own, having the great build quality of earlier cars combined with the modernity of later cars. The Vogue tires really help the ride, the steering is precise and the car feels very lithe despite it's size.
Sadly the Cadillac has to go as just don’t get the time to use it enough and could do with the cash to have my Buick restored.
The car really is in great condition; starts first time every time, is very solid underneath and in the trunk (as you would expect from a western car), the only exception is a line of corrosion under the drivers foot well, about 7 inches long.
The odometer reads a little over 69, 000 miles. I do not have service documentation or history for the car.
Body

As

mentioned above the body is in great condition with no sign of rust and no dents. The paint, in original color Matador Red is bright and shinny and looks so good contrasting with the white top. There are a few imperfections, which I have tried to show in the photos. These are: a scratch repair/paint defect down low behind the driver’s door. This is not really noticeable unless under close inspection. On the passenger side front hood corner and adjoining fender, there are a few burn marks where battery acid splashed onto the paint. There is a chip by the top chrome strip on the driver’s door.
The chrome and stainless is all complete and looks great and is very presentable but not concourse. The reason being, the rear bumper has some deep scratches and in the middle section and on the outside of the right tail light housing.
Interior

The interior is fantastic and in as new condition. The seats are finished in soft white leather contrasting with perfect burgundy carpet. The door panels are all nice as is the dash. The steering has some cracks though - the Las Vegas heat is savage on certain kinds of 52 year old plastic.
The car features a tilt and telescopic steering column.
All windows operate smoothly, including the vent windows and the power seat operates perfectly.
The only problem we have is you can only operate the windows from the drives side switch. There is some kind of common electrical fault that means the radio, courtesy lights and passenger window switches don’t work. It’s like there is no power going to the right side of the car. None of this affects me as the driver of course.
The power trunk opener works just fine.
Mechanical
Original 429ci V8



The car drives great and always starts first time. No smoke out of the exhaust and no clangs and bangs from the engine, transmission or suspension.
The car has new Vogue tires and a new complete twin exhaust system with Flowmaster mufflers.
There are new belts and hoses, new filters, new water pump, new alternator and new front brakes.
The white power top is brand new and features a glass back window as original. The power top pump and cylinder are all new.
Summary

This is a great classic Cadillac, which is ready to roll and enjoy for the spring/summer. The mechanics are good, the interior lovely, the top new and the body very nice. There are few little jobs you might like to do, as you would expect from any 52 year old car - this is reflected in the sale price.
The car has a clear Nevada title and registration in my name.
I have tried to describe the car as carefully as possible. If you have any questions or need more pictures please ask. I have sold many high end cars on here on ebay and have always received positive feedback. I want you to be happy with your purchase and will help you in any way I can.
I am happy to help ship overseas (lately my 1969 Jaguar XKE was shipped to Slovakia), or work with your domestic shipper.
I have asked for a non-refundable deposit of $500 to be paid within 12 hours of auction end. Balance through bank wire transfer please.
Thank you for looking and happy bidding.



Regardless of apparent condition and newness of components, the car has no warranty and none is implied.
I reserve the right to end the auction at any time without notice.
Bidders with less than 25 feedback points, please contact me before bidding.


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