This generation of Cadillacs was introduced for the 1971 model year and produced through 1976. The design and engineering would have been completed in the late 60’s at a time when GM was still at the top of its game. Probably the last generation of Cadillacs to be engineered to be the “Standard of the World”.
was to Totally agree. The GM Chairman from 1974 to 1980 was Thomas Murphy who was educated as an accountant, not an engineer. Murphy is credited with saying that "GM is not in the business of making cars, it is in the business of making money." Not alone in believing Murphy and his successor, Roger Smith, got it wrong - GM made money when it made good cars like this Cadillac.
Are we sure about this? I found another '76 de Ville d'Elegance on craigslist, and it also has that same trim piece around the key slot. Maybe a dealer add-on from back in the day? https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/clearwater-1976-cadillac-de-ville/7469711646.html
Of course, I just found another '76 d'Elegance, and it does not have that trim piece. https://easttexas.craigslist.org/ctd/d/tyler-1976-cadillac-sedan-deville/7474444642.html
Sold for $13,250 on 4/26/22. Sorry Jaunty was rooting for you. If i figured out which bidder you were. in it until the end.
I was GulDan. I was in it to the end. I had set my upper limit at $13K and stuck to it. It's so easy to get carried away because each increment is "just a little bit more." Have to know when to stop.
I know you have to up it a bit because of the very low mileage, but the book value on this car in showroom condition, depending on where you look is, between about $9000 and about $10,500. Like I said, I was willing to go a little higher because of the very low mileage and the sentimental value. But only so much higher. I've been looking at this one on the facebook marketplace. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to reach the seller. I sent him a message using the messenger feature a couple of days ago, but he has not responded. I don't see any other way to contact him. https://www.facebook.com/marketplac...ghtspeed_banner&referralCode=messenger_banner It supposedly has only 30,000 miles on it.
