Choose of the Day- 1955 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

“You can set my vehicle on fire as well as roll it down a hill, as well as I still would not trade you for a Coupe DeVille.” Those lyrics come to mind from the 1994 hit nation track “Pickup Man” by Joe Diffie. While Joe clearly preferred a pickup over a vehicle, there are still plenty of people that would most likely have it vice versa.

The Pick of the Day is a 1955 Cadillac Coupe DeVille detailed offer for sale on ClassicCars.com by an exclusive vendor in Sacramento, California.

“Beautiful 1955 Coupe DeVille,” the listing states. “Car awaits the roadway. Weekend cruiser or everyday driver.” Think of daily driving this vehicle! It shrieks 1950s condition, as well as initially lugged a list price of $4,305 which comes out to $47,677 in today’s dollars.

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1955 Cadillac Coupe DeVille A little education on nomenclature. The Coupe DeVille remained in fact a premium trim degree of the Series 62 version. This example comes from the 4th generation which was launched in 1954 as well as rode on the General Motors C-body platform. The Coupe DeVille badge was related to the high-end hardtop version.

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1955 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Style for this huge sports car was penciled by Harley Earl, a guy attributed by lots of as the creator of tailfins as well as various other iconic designing components of the 1950s. His influence is shown in this Series 62 which displays a long, low silhouette together with fins that were evocative aircraft. Earl retired in 1958 yet his influence for life altered American automotive style. The vendor specifies that the paint and also chrome are in great condition on this Caddy.

The listing leaves out information concerning engine specifications, however this automobile would certainly have come factory-equipped with a 331cid OHV V8 mated to a four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. Mechanical work has actually been maintained according to the vendor and also consists of a rebuilt carburetor, a brand-new light weight aluminum radiator, a brand-new thermostat, a recent oil adjustment, and a tune-up.

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1955 Cadillac Coupe DeVille The sizable indoor affords comfortable seating for 6– an uncommon locate for any kind of two-door coupe. Interior features on the Series 62 were progressed for its time: a few of these featured Cadillac’s “Autronic Eye” front lights dimming function and also power home windows were typical devices.

“I have too many automobiles and have to market or I would certainly keep her,” the listing wraps up.

As long as you’re not a “Pickup Man” like Joe Diffie, perhaps this Coupe DeVille needs to make its means right into your garage. The seller is asking $27,500 for this luxo-coupe.

Click right here to view this listing on ClassicCars.com.