Faults:

There has been a lot to do with this car during the past years. However, it is necessary to keep a 40 year old car up to date as a daily driver!

Previous owners: Chassis was sand blown (2007) and treated with anti corrosion oil. Renovated gear box and steering, brakes, air-conditioning (2007). New front window.

Past two years by me: Exhaust, starter motor, battery, coil, spark plugs and plug cables, heater radiator, water pump, window washer (all), front lights, springs (front and rear), shock absorbers. Some corrosion work and paint work is soon to come.

General Comments:

I absolutely love my 1977 Cadillac Sedan Deville! It has become my daily driver (summer and winter!) since 2016 and I will definitely keep it as long as possible.

I remember seeing these cars for the first time while visiting New York back in 1981. Being only 14 at that time, I still remember standing beside several Coupe Devilles crying because of its beautifulness.

I did not think about them for decades, but when I was able to get one cheap a few years ago, the decision was not difficult to make.

The running costs have been high during the two first years, though not larger than having a new SUV or similar (which would have been the option in my case). They are, however decreasing as the car now is almost in a "new car" running condition. My guess is that, despite the high gas consumption (twice a modern, 2 ton SUV), they soon are going to be considerably lower than having a modern car, and more environmentally friendly too! (since it does not have to be rebuilt every 10 years or so...).