1979 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would generously pay above-market prices to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection returns with Part 2 offering over 250 cars in September, all without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy.

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Built in Detroit, powered by Cadillac's 425ci (7.0-liter) V8, and measuring more than 18 feet in length, the 1979 Sedan DeVille combined smooth performance with the comfort and prestige that made Cadillac the benchmark for domestic luxury cars.

The ’79 model, introduced as part of the sixth-generation DeVille line (1977-1984), received a refreshed front end, revised taillights, new interior trim options, and an updated grille while retaining its wire wheel covers and extensive chrome trim. Inside, the Sedan DeVille featured a slew of power features, along with automatic climate control and richly appointed leather upholstery.

This example is finished in Colonial Cream with a formal padded vinyl roof and a beige interior with leather seats. Additional features include automatic headlights, 15” steel wheels with wire wheel covers, power front disc brakes, woodgrain trim on dash and doors, an AM/FM stereo with 8-track player, and power steering, windows, door locks, mirrors, seats, and trunk release‌.

This 1979 Cadillac Sedan DeVille is represented by a Broad Arrow Specialist and is now offered at no reserve with an Alabama registration in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in Colonial Cream with a padded vinyl roof

• Beige interior with leather upholstery

• 425ci (7.0L) V8 with 4-barrel carburetor

• Turbo-Hydramatic 3-speed automatic transmission

Factory Equipment

• Twilight Sentinel automatic headlights

• 15” steel wheels with wire wheel covers ‌

• Power front disc brakes ‌

• Power steering, windows, door locks, mirrors, seats, and trunk release‌

• Automatic climate control ‌

• Cruise control ‌

• Woodgrain trim on dash and doors ‌

• Cruise control ‌

• Stereo Eight AM/FM/8-track stereo

• The chassis number (6D69S99269580) decodes as:

  • 6 – Cadillac

  • D – DeVille series

  • 69 – Sedan DeVille 4-door hardtop

  • S – 7.0L V8 4BBL

  • 9 – 1979 model year

  • 9 – Detroit assembly plant

  • 269580 – Sequential production number

Service & Documentation

• Mastercraft Sensys tires

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection, it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars.

• Paint chips

• V badge missing on rear deck lid

• Driver headrest is missing

• Mismatched horn pad on steering wheel

• Driver’s door switch panel is loose

• Dashboard is cracked

Ownership History

This 1979 Cadillac Sedan DeVille is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

Included Items

• Carpeted Cadillac floor mats

• Owner’s manual

• Box of 8-track tapes

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Representative is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this vehicle. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Ramsey Potts  Phone: 912.508.4096  Email: rpotts@hagerty.com

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide very limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential; however, not all cars will be running at the time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require extensive additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning of both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is.

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite, between the hours of 9AM and 6PM local time, beginning Monday, September 14 through Wednesday, September 30. No cars can be retrieved prior to September 14, and any lots remaining after September 30 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.