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1979 Le Cabriolet Convertible Rwd Coupe De Ville Hess & Eisenhardt V8 No Reserve on 2040-cars

Year:1979 Mileage:89800 Color: Black and Gold two-tone /
 Tan
Location:

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:425 CI V8 4 bbl
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 6D47S99151603
Make: Cadillac
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: DeVille
Year: 1979
Trim: Le Cabriolet
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Options: CD Player
Mileage: 89,800
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Black and Gold two-tone
Interior Color: Tan

 
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Up for bid is a 1979 Cadillac Le Cabriolet with 89k miles showing and I'm sure that's first time around based on history and driveability. This is a two owner car - first in Florida from new until '91, second until now. As you probably know, these cut Coupe de Ville rear wheel drive RWD cars were sold new at Cadillac dealers and built by Hess and Eisenhardt, the famous coachbuilder that also built the downsized 80's ElDorado and Riviera FWD convertibles. Depending on what you read on the internet, only 50-100 were built.

This is totally NOT a restored car. It's a daily driver with good paint, great body, solid underside, nice driving car that turns heads. It will not pass any Concours scrutiny, but will attract more attention at a stoplight than the 911 next to you. Body and undercarriage are solid as seen in pics. 425 Cadillac 4bbl V8
engine runs GREAT. TH400 transmission shifts great, too. Well equipped with power everything, most of which works, and cold a/c. Car was not driven regularly since 91 and has lots of new parts in getting her back on the road noted below. Was garage kept, so no water damage inside car.

NO RESERVE.

Questions? Click "ask seller a question" or call Fred at 315-246-0612. Please allow time for a response as I work 8-5 at a regular job in Charleston.
Car available for showing in Mt. Pleasant after 6:30 pm weekdays or any time weekends by appointment.

 

Condition Report

ENGINE: Runs on all eight cylinders without smoking, missing or knocking. Engine runs at proper temperature. Newer battery & starter & alternator & radiator & hoses & gas tank & fuel pump & fuel filter & oil & oil filter. Starts easy and runs strong; idles smoothly at warmup. Has a very slight lifter tick that I'm confident will go away completely with regular driving.

TRANSMISSION: Performs beautifully. Engages gears quickly and shifts through all forward gears and reverse with good downshift and torque converter performance. Clean fluid with no burn odors. Shift indicator does not move with gear selector.

EXTERIOR: Body: Body is in good shape with no major dents or dings. Has one repaint  done decently but not perfect - see pics for minor imperfections pointed out. There is NO BONDO on the body except a few spots on the hood - no quarter or fender rot. Some minor bubbles under door lips as pictured
. Other: Convertible top in good shape with one small patch as pictured (about 1/2 inch.) Aftermarket top with plastic back window, but I have the original glass back window with defroster if you want to install in heat sealed in a new curtain. Undercarriage is very nice  - see the pics - no rot and only minor surface rust in a few spots. Factory undercoating mostly intact. Underhood sheet metal, trunk lip and door jambs have no rust as seen in pics. Bumpers are nice and shiny with no pitting or rust. Trunk floor is nice - no rust under mat. Sports later model aluminum Brougham wheels that look right on the car.

INTERIOR: Interior of the car is very nice. Front seats are not correct, rear seat covers not correct but seat frames/foam underneath ARE correct. Front seats are Coupe de Ville seats anyway, so if you really have to have correct seats, you can find from a CDV. Driver's armrest has a tear, right rear armrest has a crack but other interior components are in nice shape. Carpet nice but gathers/wrinkles near hump. No cracks on dash, no headliner on convertible top.

ELECTRICAL STUFF: All inspection items work (lights, horn, wipers, etc.) Power windows work correctly from all switches but occasionally need to tug on main switch to make all work. Heat works, a/c works, fan works! Has an aftermarket CD/radio that works great. Power antenna and cruise do not work. Power seats both work but slower than I'd like. Power locks click but only passenger side moves. Trunk release works fine.

DRIVEABILITY: Drives out nicely and steering is remarkably tight for one of these behemoths. Alignment is good, suspension is good, shocks are not bouncy. Brakes work well with good linings. Tires have about 50% tread remaining on a matched set of whitewall radials. Solid, quiet exhaust with no leaks. Drives out beautifully - I would not be afraid to drive it a long distance, but as with any old car, I'd bring a tool set
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Short version terms: Small non-refundable deposit as listed (but fast) by Paypal within 24 hours. Balance due in 5 days by cash in person, wire transfer, or Wells Fargo cashier's check. Will meet you or your transporter at my location by appointment after 6 pm weekdays or anytime weekends. No administrative fee on this auction. Any other costs - tax, emissions inspection, registration, shipping, etc. are buyer's responsibility - see full terms. 30 days to pick up. Temporary tags available at local license bureau on weekdays. WILL PICK YOU UP AT THE CHARLESTON, SC INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT weekday evenings or any time weekends. Inspections are strongly encouraged, but by appointment only - please email or call. By bidding, you agree you are satisfied with the item description. Note that pickup times are by appointment only also - just call! Prepaid vehicles scheduled for transport can be picked up any time with at least 24 business hours' notice - have your driver call me. I'm happy to drive the car to a nearby large parking lot for easier truck loading. See my about me page for full terms.

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