Vehicle Description
Super straight triple-black Coupe DeVille. Beautiful paint and bodywork, exceptionally well-preserved leather interior. Runs and drives great, loaded with cold A/C and more. The heavy-hitter that you?ve always wanted, all at an affordable price!
This extremely well-maintained 1973 Cadillac Coupe DeVille shows what top-of-the-line motoring was like in the early 1970s. GM was still at the top of their game and the Cadillac wreath and crest still meant this car was something special. Of course, dressing any Cadillac in gloss black is going to attract attention, and you can sight down the flanks of this big coupe and see nary a ripple or wave?it?s laser straight. The finish is mostly original, but the areas that have reportedly been repainted have been so expertly blended that it?s impossible to tell the difference. The heavy doors swing shut like the proverbial bank vault and all the gaps are even, suggesting that this car has never needed major surgery. The vinyl top is in excellent condition with no signs of blistering or corrosion in the usual spots, and even the fillers around the taillights are excellent. Someone really took good care of this car! And Cadillac was so proud of their 1973 models that they put both a crest on the hood as well as a matching hood ornament, just in case you didn?t know what this handsome coupe really was. From any angle, this DeVille makes a statement!
We?re especially pleased with the condition of the black leather interior, which appears to be entirely original. Showing just over 68,000 miles, it?s no surprise that it?s in great condition, with only minor wrinkles on the outer edges of the driver?s seat, but no splits or tears. Open the door and the little solenoids that release the seat back still click, and once you?re behind the wheel, you have a wrap-around dash that puts all the controls at your fingertips. Features include automatic climate control, power windows and locks, a tilt steering column, rear defroster, and an AM/FM radio, making this a fairly well-optioned Coupe DeVille. The dash pad isn?t cracked, the woodgrained appliques are still in excellent shape, and even the steering wheel with its matching burled inserts is not coming apart?rare for these ?70s Cadillacs. Original Cadillac rubber floor mats protect the carpets front and rear, and the headliner is 100% intact and tight. Of course, as a ?70s Cadillac, the trunk is massive and includes a full-sized spare, jack assembly, and original cardboard bulkheads in great condition. There?s even a vintage CB antenna, a relic of the pre-cell phone era.
The DeVille was powered by Cadillac?s muscular 472 cubic inch V8, which makes the kind of torque that makes even this big coupe feel light on its feet. It?s just effortless. It starts easily, idles nicely, and generally acts like a luxury car powerplant should?competent but unobtrusive. It?s not made for drag racing, but it?s smooth and reliable, giving the DeVille great road manners. We don?t believe it has ever been opened or removed from the car, and it still wears corporate blue engine enamel and that massive air cleaner up on top. There?s plenty of evidence of recent service, including a tune-up, belts and hoses, and a replacement master cylinder done in the not-too-distant past. The transmission is a TH400 3-speed automatic that is probably GM?s best, feeding a rear end big enough for a dump truck that?s full of highway-friendly 2.93 gears. This thing just loafs along at today?s highway speeds. The undercarriage is original and unrestored, so there?s some surface scale on the heavy iron parts, but you?ll note that the floors and rockers are excellent and there?s no structural rot in any of the critical areas. And we believe that might just be the original exhaust system, which has an appropriately hushed tone. It also looks like the front brake calipers are recent, along with shocks all around, so it rides like a Cadillac should?it?s just a joy to drive. Brakes are powerful, and it sits on 15-inch steel wheels with factory hubcaps and right-sized 235/75/15 whitewall radials.
Extras include factory owner?s manuals, period brochures, and a set of later Cadillac wire wheel covers.
Big Cadillac coupes still command respect, and when they?re triple black, people tend to notice. This is a wonderfully well-preserved car that drives properly and makes a statement everywhere you go. Sure, you?ll get the usual gangster jokes, but the joke is on them because you?ll know just how special this car is from behind the wheel. Call today!
Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
Vehicle Equipment
- Exterior Color:
- Black
- Interior Color:
- Black leather
Vehicle Warranty
ALL VEHICLES ARE SOLD AS-IS:
Harwood is selling the Vehicle “as-is,” and expressly disclaims all warranties, both express and implied, including the warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Harwood does not guarantee the fitness of any of the Vehicle’s components, and disclaims all warranties, both express and implied, as to the condition and/or working order of the Vehicle. Buyer expressly agrees to bear the entire expense of repairing and/or correcting any defects that may presently exist or that may occur in the Vehicle. Buyer expressly agrees to waive his/her/their right to recover damages arising out of or relating to the condition of the Vehicle from Harwood.
Harwood Motors Ltd. strives to perform visual inspections on all vehicles we represent but we do not disassemble vehicles or components for inspection purposes and therefore it is always possible that there is hidden damage that is not readily apparent. We will not guarantee the fitness of any components. We do not perform internal examinations, so we cannot guarantee the condition of unseen internal components such as crankshafts, bearings, gears, and other mechanical equipment. This also applies to electronics such as radios, clocks, gauges, light fixtures, switches, or other electrical devices. Buyer should personally inspect the vehicle and satisfy him/her/themself as to its mechanical and cosmetic fitness.
Buyer is entirely responsible for satisfying him/her/themself that the car is as-represented prior to purchase and there are no warranties, expressed or implied, involved in the sale of any motor vehicle represented by Harwood Motors Ltd.
About Harwood Motors
ABOUT HARWOOD MOTORS
Whatever your passion, Harwood Motors understands it. Matt and Melanie officially incorporated Harwood Motors in 2014 as a way to put their passion for the hardware and the hobby to work, offering enthusiasts an effortless way to buy and sell collector vehicles. From antiques and Classics to '50s fins to potent muscle cars, we have cars that will delight any enthusiast. Diversity is the backbone of the hobby and Harwood Motors works hard to offer a wide variety of high-quality collector vehicles at fair prices with an industry-leading attention to detail. Call us any time to talk cars, trucks, or even just about the hobby in general. What we do isn't new, but the way we do it will make you a friend for life.
Terms and Conditions
- Secure Purchase
- Cashier's Check/money order
- Personal check (once cleared)
General Terms
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VIN
Harwood Motors tries to provide clear images of each vehicle's primary VIN (vehicle identification number) and verifies that the primary VIN on the car matches the VIN on the title. Buyer agrees to hold Harwood Motors harmless for any disputes arising from hidden or secondary VINs on the vehicle. Antique vehicles may be titled by different numbers such as engine number or frame number. Buyer is solely responsible for verifying his home state's inspection and registration requirements regarding VINs prior to purchase.
VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
All Buyers are given the opportunity to inspect the vehicle, whether personally or through third party. We always welcome inspections by Buyers and/or third parties who wish to undertake such examinations at their own expense.
ODOMETER READING
Harwood makes no warranty or representation regarding mileage other than providing a reading of the current odometer. Each listing contains an image of the odometer reading at the time of vehicle’s arrival and should not be taken to mean it is actual miles unless otherwise stated. Most antique vehicles come with a title that states mileage as Non-Actual, Exempt, or Exceeds Mechanical Limits.
VEHICLE TITLE & REGISTRATION
As a dealer in Ohio, Harwood Motors is required to process title in Buyer's name. Harwood will deliver an Ohio title in Buyer's name within 45 days of Buyer’s full payment of the purchase price and fees to Harwood. This title can be transferred to Buyer's home state for registration purposes. Buyer is solely responsible for satisfying all title and registration requirements of the state in which the Vehicle will be registered. Buyer acknowledges all insurance, licenses, tags, plates, and/or registrations maintained by Harwood on the Vehicle shall be canceled on the Sale Date. Vehicle title and registration requirements vary from state to state, particularly with regard to antique, classic, special interest, and modified vehicles. It is Buyer’s sole responsibility to determine his/her state's requirements for such vehicles and to ensure the Vehicle meets all such requirements.
DELIVERY OF VEHICLE
Buyer may take possession of the Vehicle at Harwood’s premises any time after Sale Date. Buyer is solely responsible for shipping and delivering the Vehicle to his/her chosen destination. At Buyer’s request and at Buyer’s risk and cost, Harwood can arrange for third-party shipping to deliver the Vehicle to Buyer’s chosen destination. Unless alternate arrangements are made with Harwood in writing, Vehicle must be picked up within 30 days of Sale Date or storage fees of $10 per day will accrue until Vehicle is retrieved.
Fees and Taxes
DOCUMENTATION & OTHER FEES
Listed prices do not include additional fees, taxes, or shipping and delivery costs. Harwood Motors Ltd collects a minimum $150.00 documentation fee on every vehicle purchase.
