1968 Cadillac Coupe De Ville Low Mileage

Year:	1968
Make:	Cadillac
Model:	Coupe De Ville
Price:	$7,500

Description:

The Cadillac marque has always denoted quality and elegance, and nowhere is that more true than in this beautiful 1968 Coupe de Ville. The condition of the exterior, interior and mechanical systems are all consistent with a luxury car that has traveled less than 47,000 miles since it left the showroom in the care of a proud, new owner.

This Coupe de Ville was beautifully refinished to match the original San Mateo Red that looks at least as good as it did in 1968. When the car was refinished, a new black vinyl top was installed that is perfect in fit and color, that looks as if it were done yesterday! The body is straight and true and the only evidence of rust—other than frame surface rust—is a few small bubbles under the paint in front of the left rear wheel and a small amount of pre-paint repair that was done just in front of the rear bumper on both sides. The chrome sparkles without any evidence of pitting or dullness. Likewise, the interior is a cloth/leather/vinyl combination that is extremely clean without discoloration, rips or tears. All in all, this is a car that is in excellent cosmetic condition.

Mechanically, the car is powered by the 472 cubic inch Cadillac V8 developing 375 horsepower and an incredible 525 foot pounds of torque at only 3,000 rpm. With that much power, the car moves effortlessly with plenty of power in reserve for passing or entering high-speed merge ramps. The transmission shifts smoothly and properly, kicking down nicely when more power is called for. Despite being a full six passenger car, it is effortless to drive thanks in large part to the famous Cadillac power steering and brakes.

This is a car that has the full array of safety equipment in working order, so it is ready to drive home—or across the country—in the total luxury known only in a by-gone era. This Coupe de Ville is equipped with climate control and the air conditioning is functioning properly and blows plenty of cold air. The dash selector directing the airflow will require some servicing in order to have it function as it did when it left the factory. The AM/FM radio works properly but the clock does not. The power six-way seat works well, allowing for fully adjustable seating options. Likewise, the power windows add to the car’s convenience although the right quarter window motor is in need of servicing.

This is a completely documented car starting with the original sales document showing the car being sold by Cullerton Cadillac Company in Brookfield, Illinois on July 11, 1968. The original owners manual and warranty book are included with the car as well. Particularly interesting is the original sales sheet showing the car as being sold to Thelma and Joseph Huse who traded in their 1964 Sedan de Ville for the new car! There is a notebook of service records showing much of the service and repairs done on the car during the past 40 years. Finally, the car also comes with a 1968 Cadillac shop manual.

This Coupe de Ville is the type of car that comes to the market only infrequently:

• A beautiful car cosmetically;
• Mechanically correct;
• Very low mileage; and
• Original records and documentation since new.

This is a car that would meet the highest expectations of a Cadillac collector, serve as a wonderful addition to the collection of a classic car aficionado, or give a great deal of pleasure to a new entrant to this enjoyable collector car hobby—and at a price that is virtually the same as the car sold for new in 1968!