Cadillac models had arrived in showrooms presenting a commanding appearance—from their big, bold grilles to those dramatic tail fins. Cadillac styling, the ultimate in domestic luxury, projected confidence in an instantly recognizable shape.
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While four-door models were favorites with more conservative professionals, the Coupe DeVille was the choice for upwardly mobile types looking for a sportier appearance, even though it stretches more than 18 feet.
Freshly redesigned for 1965, styling updates included the first use of stacked headlights on a Cadillac. This allowed for a broader and bolder chrome front grille. The rear end got a new tail light and bumper design, and the overall shape was more curvaceous and sophisticated than the outgoing model. New features included creature comforts like glove box and trunk lighting, along with Cadillac’s first use of standard safety belts front and rear.
Tasteful Bling
While Cadillac designers weren’t exactly stingy with the use of chrome trim, things were dialed back just a bit from earlier models. Aside from the grille and bumpers, just a single thin chrome strip ran from nose to tail. This added even more visual length.
The example now on sale was produced without the padded vinyl roof popular at the time, lending a cleaner and more updated look to this immaculate Coupe DeVille. This two-owner Cadillac wears California black plates and is finished in period-correct gold with a matching tan interior. It is simply stunning inside and out, reflecting a lifetime of meticulous care. The paint gleams like new, as do the massive chrome bumpers front and rear.
The interior is equally impressive, in all its immaculate 1965 glory. The tan leather seats and matching plush carpets appear to be in as-new condition, along with the headliner and padded dash top. The long list of original factory equipment includes air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, and an adjustable steering wheel.
Quiet Power
Under the hood is an impeccably detailed and original 429 cubic-inch Cadillac V-8 engine. It’s said to run so smoothly and quietly that it can barely be heard at idle. Hard-to-find details include original factory decals on the air filter and air conditioning compressor. Everything under the hood is just as neat and tidy as the rest of the car.
Inside the voluminous trunk is a set of Cadillac-branded floor mats and the factory floor covering and trim pieces. What appears to be the original spare tire remains in place. The other tires have been replaced with modern whitewall radials for improved drivability while maintaining the period look.
Prices for Cadillacs from the 1960s have been on the rise as collectors discover the appeal of these comfortable and luxurious cruisers that can keep up with modern traffic at highway speeds. This is the perfect ride to relive Cadillac’s glory days and channel your inner Don Draper from Mad Men.
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