1974 CdV $11,000 - Memphis TN Craigs List - Possibly Mandarin Orange

[Bryan J Moran]

https://memphis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianola-1974-cadillac-coupe-deville/7408559900.html

NOT MINE - from ad -

Very good condition both inside and out. 59,xxx original miles,, tons of new parts have been placed on vehicle and is road ready.. Brand new vogues, new a/c compressor/dryer unit, heat works, all power, looks good/drives even better!! Call for more details if interested,,, PLEASE SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY..... Thanks and God bless

(770) 363-9114

Posters Notes:   Hard to tell if this could be a nice example or even if there is originality in the paint.  I find it a bit hard to believe (but I am not expert) that this could be a Mandarin Orange 1974 CdV with a red half vinyl roof. 

[Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621]

Victorian Amber Firemist with Terra Cotta roof is my guess.

[jagbuxx #12944]

Andes Copper is my guess

[Bob Hoffmann CLC#96]

Somebody needs to contact the seller & get the data plate info. 

[Bryan J Moran]

Somebody needs to contact the seller & get the data plate info.

I'll do a reach out but getting replies is another thing.  Most sellers don't want to bother.  I have looked at this car over and over again.  My last Cadillac was a 1976 CdV, and I am a fan of the 1974-1979 CdV's.  Of those, 1974 is by far my favorite because of the headlights and egg crate grille.  And this is in my favorite color, or color range.   

I know prices have increased but not sure I want to go into $11,000 for a CdV. 

[Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621]

On closer inspection this car is a mess. Full repaint with overspray everywhere, cracked leather, covered up steering wheel, vinyl roof replaced w/wrong material which is already pulling away from border trim, busted driver's armrest. Just another spit shined 20-footer ready to go downhill.

Plenty of CdVs I'd happily pay north of $11K all day long.  Not this one.

[79 Eldorado]

Is the lower molding on the vinyl top the factory original design? When I looked at the car that looked strange to me but I admit I do not know the 1974 CDV well.

Scott

[D.Smith]

On closer inspection this car is a mess. Full repaint with overspray everywhere, cracked leather, covered up steering wheel, vinyl roof replaced w/wrong material which is already pulling away from border trim, busted driver's armrest. Just another spit shined 20-footer ready to go downhill.

Plenty of CdVs I'd happily pay north of $11K all day long.  Not this one.

Agreed with Eric.   Wrong roof material.  Not a highly optioned car either.    I'd say it was Andes Copper.  Common to see it pared with Terra Cotta.

[Bryan J Moran]

I do like to run it by the experts here but will play devil's advocate as well.

While resprayed, it does show well.  I do the see the overspray on the door latch.  The vinyl top would need replaced but the sort of person that would buy this car likely just drives it and enjoys it. 

I'm not sure about it being 'not highly optioned.'  It has real nice looking original leather, most power options, A/C and such.  I'm not sure what options it is missing that I would want or not want. 

I paid $6,000 for my all original 76 CdV with 60,000 original miles.  It had some warts but I thought it was a good buy, sold it for $3,400 on ebay. 

So for me it would be about value.  I'm not going to Memphis to check this one out but if the paint is nice, chrome is nice, interior nice, it can be proven to be a 60,000 mile car, then it would be a car I would buy.

I know some guys on here look for the very best. I am usually not one of those that passes on decent cars for the perfect car at the perfect price.  But I still appreciate the comments. 

[Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621]

I agree Andes Copper more likely and yes the vinyl roof border trim is incorrect which I didn't think worth mentioning considering everything else.

Maybe not everyone insists on near perfect low mileage original but considering the seller's at $11,500 at the starting gate, there's little reason to go further just from what can be seen. As we all know that's usually just the tip of the iceberg.

[D.Smith]

I'm not sure about it being 'not highly optioned.'  It has real nice looking original leather, most power options, A/C and such.  I'm not sure what options it is missing that I would want or not want. 

Power windows were standard.  Power door locks became standard in January of 74.

This car doesn't have the power trunk release option.   No cruise control or rear defroster.
No Twilight Sentinel nor Guidematic auto dimming control either.   Appears to have a bench seat, not the optional divided "dual comfort" seating option. 

Average number of options really on it.    Leather, Cabriolet roof, Tilt wheel and right side mirror.

74 was a transition year for standard equipment.   In January of 74 several formerly optional items became standard equipment along with a base price increase.   Added were:  Climate Control, Lamp monitors, Power Door Locks,  AM/FM radio, 6-way power seat, Tinted Glass and White wall tires.

[Bryan J Moran]

Thanks Dave.   That is how I learn BUT remembering may not be as easy!   

I have had no reply to my text.  I can call, but I am not a fan of calling, preferring not to catch sellers off guard. 

[Big Fins]

If they want to sell the car and I want to buy it, then they'll answer the phone. If not, it wasn't meant to be.