1985 Cadillac Seville

Cadillac Seville (1985)
for sale

Price: US $7,900.00

Description:

This Cool Caddy is in beautiful condition throughout. Underrated for years, the 1985 Seville has been deemed exceptional in Hemmings Motor News, December, 2010. Here are some excerpts from the article:
Bustleback Beauty - Cadillac Seville
Beneath the Seville's controversial styling lies what was arguably GM's most advanced chassis to date.
Let's take this one for a spin. The door opening is fairly narrow for larger folks, but the super-light steering makes for easy cornering and handling around town. The flat, plush, button-tuck seats actually keep you in place very well while the car rolls ever so slightly around the bends.
What the four-wheel disc brake system lacks in pedal feel, it more than makes up for in actual stopping ability; the car stops quickly and effectively, without any drama. And if the Seville owners are to be believed, a 20-22 MPG highway average is regularly obtained. Suddenly, the benefits of 135hp, a transaxle with overdrive and a smaller front end to the wind start to prove themselves in a very positive way.
The leather-wrapped tilt wheel helps enormously when you're getting in. Head and shoulder room are, surprisingly, in the league of the previous Seville; the styling pretensions of the bustleback model lead you to believe it would be bigger inside, but it's not. The completely flat floorpan does help, however. The busy driver's armrest controls all manner of functions, including locks, windows, mirrors and the pilot's chair; they all work, and they all exude a high level of quality.
It's outfitted with a traditional interior with leather and faux wood, competing with high-tech digital readouts. It sold better at the ends of its life than the useful middle. And, of course, it sported that decidedly yesteryear tail treatment on one of GM's most advanced chassis ever. These contradictory details remain a head scratcher to some, but they add up to a car that is most assuredly under-rated as one of the most technologically forward-thinking machines Detroit built at the dawn of the 1980s.
No one would ever restore one--we're some of the few screwballs who would. And you can't believe the looks we get! Whenever we're out, we get stories from people--'Oh, my grandpa had one, ' or 'Mom had one.'
It's such a fun car to have...my entire staff is dying to ride in that car! They couldn't believe I have it, and they're begging me to go for a drive.-- Dr. David Kalemkarian and Aaron Thomas May
Heads turn as the car rolls down the street. From new interior headliner, carpets, flawless blue leather button seats, to exterior paint and like-new soft top, the car is a
beauty
. It also runs well. It passed California's tough smog certification test. I bought the car 20 years ago and became the third owner. All three owners live in Central California.

update: 2015-11-07

Features:

Condition:Seller Notes:
Used
“Exterior is free of dents and scratches. No signs of wear and tear in Interior as well. Original Soft Top looks like new. Interior has new headliner. Blue Carpets on doors and floor are like new. Blue leather seats in perfect condition. A lot of spend keeping car looking and running at high level.”
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 1G6KS6981FE804854Year: 1985
Transmission: AutomaticMake: Cadillac
Body Type: SedanModel: Seville
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warrantyTrim: Base Sedan 4-Door
Vehicle Title: ClearEngine: 4.1L 250Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Options: Leather SeatsDrive Type: FWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power SeatsMileage: 106,000
Fuel Type: GasolineExterior Color: Lt Blue
For Sale By: Private SellerInterior Color: Dk Blue
Disability Equipped: NoNumber of Cylinders: 8

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