1974 Cadillac DeVille Coupe 472 8 Cyllander

Summary:

This car makes a wonderful weekend car

Faults:

I had to replace the freeze plugs shortly after I bought the car.

I have to replace the generator, and I need to have the Air Conditioner recharged with freon.

I need to have the brake system overhauled.

The body has begun to rust through the paint along the vinyl top, consequently the top needs to be replaced.

There is noticeable body rust along the edges of the wheel wells.

The car needs to be repainted, and some of the body paneling replaced due to rust damage.

General Comments:

When this car runs, it drives like a dream. It handles like it is on rails.

It is a large car, and it reminds you of that when you go to stop. It takes a little more room to bring this thing to a stop.

The car is a gas guzzler, so I don't recommend it for everyday driving.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 27th September, 2004

19th Apr 2005, 06:01

I have the same car and I agree with everything. The gas just disappears, but you have a great time riding in the car.

4th Mar 2011, 08:11

I had a 73' Coupe De Ville, and drove it half way around the country. I started in L.A, headed north to Seattle, across to Montana, down to Texas over to Colorado. 14 000 miles all up, never a problem!

I've owned 4 Caddy's; 73 Coupe, 72 Coupe, 73 Eldo, 77 Eldo - all have been awesome.

I think the last Cadillac engine was the 425 cu inch in 1980. After that they seemed to drop the ball a little. Now they look just like any other car and are very disappointing. What a shame to see a great marque fall by the wayside. The U.S. still make some fantastic cars; it pains me to say it, but unfortunately Cadillac is not one of them. My dream car is now a 1968, my birth year, Coupe or drop top. Hard to get hold of in Australia, but I'll have it one day.

To this day, I've still never driven anything like my old Caddys. If you've got em', look after em' and they'll look after you.

1974 Cadillac DeVille Coupe 472 cu in gas

Faults:

I need a new engine.

Had to replace the power steering pump, wiper motors, carburetor, radiator, A/C compressor, VIR unit and brake system.

There is an electrical short in the power door locks disabling the power locks.

The radio sounds like crap when the heater is on.

Clock doesn't work.

General Comments:

This car drinks gas on city trips.

It looks cute with the rounded hood.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 31st December, 2002

11th May 2003, 22:34

Hello, I just wanted to comment on the power windows. My '74 did the same thing and it turned out to be the plungers in the door. Some helpful advice, maybe?

27th Sep 2004, 05:46

The plungers of my power door locks did the same on my '74. I had them replaced when I had an alarm system installed in the car, so they would lock and unlock the doors when the alarm system was armed or disarmed.