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1978 Cadillac Seville
Stock #1499-ATL

1978 Cadillac Seville for Sale

Charlotte Showroom
5400 West WT Harris Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28269
Local/International: (704) 598-2130
Toll-Free: (866) 542-8392
Hours: Mon - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email: sales-cha@streetsideclassics.com

Atlanta Showroom
213 Thornton Rd
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
Local/International: (678) 279-1609
Toll-Free: (877) 367-1835
Hours: Mon - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email: sales-atl@streetsideclassics.com

Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom
5400 Sandshell Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76137
Local/International: (817) 764-8000
Toll-Free: (855) 877-2707
Hours: Mon - Fri: 9AM - 6PM CST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM CST
Email: sales-dfw@streetsideclassics.com

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE: 350 V8	BODY STYLE : Coupe
TRANSMISSION: 3 Speed Automatic	EXTERIOR COLOR:
ODOMETER READING: 44673	INTERIOR COLOR :

VEHICLE FEATURES & OPTIONS

AM/FM Radio, Air Conditioning, CD Player, Cruise Control, Defrost, Front Disc Brakes, Heat, Leather Seats, Power Brakes, Power Locks, Power Seats, Power Steering, Power Windows, Seatbelts, Tilt Wheel

SELLER REMARKS

If you wanted a distinctive car in the 1970s, there were a number of companies more than able to deliver a jaw-dropping custom creation built just to your tastes. Not since the 1930s were creations like this 1978 Cadillac Seville Opera Coupe so widely available, and even today this car makes people stop and stare.

First off, this Opera Coupe might very well capture the "longest hood" award. Exaggerated proportions were all about re-creating the feel of those ultra-luxurious machines of the past, and they often included massive hoods to cover equally massive powerplants. Faux sidemounts were added, complete with matching wire wheels to complete the illusion, and the way they were able to retain such a strong Seville identity through the conversion is a tribute to the original design. You can't see where the factory sheetmetal ends and the custom stuff begins, and with the square-jawed front end, it's instantly recognizable as a first-gen Seville. Paint quality is quite good, as you'd expect, since this car was custom built and outrageously expensive when it was new. The greenhouse was reshaped to offer a tidy 2-person coupe profile, but things like the door handles, trunk lid, taillights, and even the windshield are OEM pieces. Yeah, the engineering here is really impressive.

The interior was custom-stitched to the owner's preferences, combining the stock Seville front seats with the finest leathers and fabrics available. The factory door panels were reworked to accommodate the shortened doors, and then the whole thing was lined with sound-deadening materials to make it as quiet as a church inside. The factory dash made the transition intact and everything is in remarkably good shape thanks to careful maintenance throughout this car's life. All the Cadillac features are still there, including automatic climate control, power windows and locks, a tilt wheel, and cruise control. A newer AM/FM/CD stereo has been fitted in place of what was surely an original 8-track setup, and there's a remote locking system that'll open the trunk as well as unlock the doors. And speaking of the trunk, it's still spacious and well-appointed just like the original, including a spare tire and jack assembly.

Under the skin, it's amazing to see the clever engineering that went into these Opera Coupes. The exaggerated front clip is all ahead of the radiator, with the factory firewall and hood remaining in place just ahead of the windshield. The front suspension was relocated, but all the critical factory-engineered components that make a car safe, reliable, and comfortable were left where the GM engineers intended. A 350 cubic inch Olds V8 supplies power, just as it did in the Seville, and it's a quiet, torquey, unobtrusive travelling partner that works quite well in this application. Early GM fuel injection helps improve both power and efficiency, and parts availability is still quite good so this car is easy to service just about anywhere. It's backed by a TH400 3-speed automatic and 2.73 gears out back, so it just whispers along at highway speeds and cruises along pockmarked city streets without disturbing passengers. New equipment includes the exhaust system (with two mufflers!) as well as a set of 15-inch Vogue whitewalls on genuine chrome wire wheels.

If you really want to make a statement when you arrive, this incredible Seville Opera Coupe will do it. Call today!

1978 Cadillac Seville for Sale

Stock # 1499-ATL

TERMS OF SALE

1. Per the eBay User Agreement, by placing a bid you are entering into a legally binding contract and are committed to purchasing the vehicle described above. The details of this commitment are further outlined in the eBay User Agreement.

2. Vehicle may be sold by Streetside Classic Cars prior to the end of the auction. Streetside Classic Cars reserves the right to end its auctions early or to cancel bids solely at its discretion and shall not be held liable for any such cancellation.

3. The winning bidder is required to contact Streetside Classic Cars within 24 hours after the close of the auction to finalize the details of the transaction.

4. A $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required within 48 hours of the auction's close. This deposit reserves the vehicle and removes it from the market. Acceptable payment types for deposit are: credit card, wire transfer, cashier's check, and money order.

5. If winning bidder does not contact Streetside Classic Cars and submit deposit within 48 hours of auction close, vehicle may be made available to the next highest bidder or another qualified buyer on a first come, first serve basis.

6. Streetside Classic Cars has represented this vehicle to the best of its ability. Prospective bidders are encouraged to contact us directly to provide additional information or answer any questions.

7. Please be aware that all pre-owned vehicles, regardless of age, mileage, or manufacturer are subject to cosmetic wear and mechanical failure. Streetside Classic Cars encourages bidder to have a personal inspection completed prior to delivery to help ensure your satisfaction. Third party inspections are to take place prior to a vehicles shipment or delivery.

8. All vehicles are sold "AS IS" and with no warranties expressed or implied.

9. Final or winning bid price does not include shipping, tax, title, or registration fees. It is the purchaser's responsibility to provide for any state or local taxes and shipping expenses resulting from the sale.

10. We can assist you in delivery through our network of private and commercial carriers. Most of them can deliver the vehicle to your driveway. We assume no responsibility for damages or delays incurred once a vehicle is in a shipper's custody.

11. Streetside Classic Cars bears no liability and shall be held harmless for any complications, expenses, or damages resulting from a failure to meet these terms as they have been set forth and established herein.

12. An additional documentation fee of $199 will be added to the purchase price at the time of sale.

WE WELCOME INTERNATIONAL BUYERS

As an international buyer, it is as easy to purchase a vehicle from us as it is for any domestic buyer. Please call or email any one of our showrooms at:

Charlotte Showroom Phone:
001-704-598-2130

Email
sales-cha@streetsideclassics.com

Atlanta Showroom Phone:
001-678-279-1609

Email
sales-atl@streetsideclassics.com

Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom Phone:
001-817-764-8000

Email
sales-dfw@streetsideclassics.com

Rest assured, you are dealing with one of the largest classic car dealerships in the United States with one of the largest (500+) vehicles on display. Our sales staff is very knowledgeable and can assist you in every aspect of the purchase.

International buyers welcome!
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If you decide to purchase from us, we require that you give us your complete name, address and phone numbers (home, office, mobile and fax) and a port of entry that handles containers. We do not ship vehicles open (RORO: Roll On Roll Off) due to risk of damage to vehicle and theft of parts.

All international purchases must be paid by bank wire transfer in US Dollar funds only.

Once we have received the funds, we will prepare the car for international shipment through one of our approved land and ocean carriers. We file all the necessary documents for export, deliver the car to a US port, secure it in containers and board an ocean carrier. We can land a vehicle to any port worldwide handling container traffic. We export cars regularly and are familiar with export requirements. You, or your agent, are responsible for Custom clearing the vehicle and registration in your own country.