1984 Cadillac Seville

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

The Seville, introduced in May 1975 as a ’76 model, was Cadillac's answer to the rising popularity of European luxury imports from Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and BMW. General Motors was becoming concerned that the division's once-vaunted image as the "standard of the world" was fading, especially among younger generations of car buyers. So, it flipped its strategy and offered the Seville, which became the smallest and most expensive model in the lineup. 

Taking styling cues from the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, Cadillac stylists added a crisp, angular body that set the tone for GM styling for the next decade. A wide-track stance gave the Seville a substantial, premium appearance, and its most distinctive (and divisive) feature was its razor-edged, bustle-back rear end, which was designed to give it a lower, leaner, and wider appearance. By the time the second-generation Seville arrived for the 1980 model year, it had become front-wheel drive. 

Sevilles, like this two-owner 1984 model, offer an instantly recognizable profile and a surprisingly modern driving experience, making them excellent choices for weekend touring or, should one desire, daily driving. 

Highlights 

• This 1984 Cadillac Seville is one of the final designs by Bill Mitchell 

• Finished in Briar Brown metallic paint over brown tufted leather interior  

• Powered by a 4.1-liter V8 engine rated at 135 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque 

• Four-speed automatic transmission 

• 15-inch wire wheels 

• Upgrades/service in late 2023: 

  • New GM Air Ride Adaptive Suspension  

  • Fuel tank has been flushed and cleaned 

  • New electric fuel pump/sending unit 

  • New rubber fuel lines 

  • Rebuilt fuel injection system with new injectors 

  • New plugs 

  • New wires 

  • New rotor 

  • New shift linkage bushings for transmission 

  • New exhaust system including new catalytic converter, muffler, and extension pipes 

  • New CV boots, transmission services, and pan gasket 

  • Fresh oil and lube 

  • New hood and trunk struts 

  • New air and fuel filters 

  • New battery 

• The chassis number (1G6AS6982EE837999) decodes as: 

  • 1 – USA 

  • G – General Motors 

  • 6 – Cadillac 

  • A – Manual seat belts 

  • S – Seville 

  • 69 – Four-door sedan 

  • 8 – 4.1L V8 

  • 2 – Check digit 

  • E – 1984 model 

  • E – Linden, New Jersey, assembly plant 

  • 837999 – Sequential production number  

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Front-wheel-drive, four-door midsize luxury sedan 

• Bustle-back rear design 

• Quad rectangular headlights 

• Hood ornament  

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel 

• Woodgrain dash 

• 110 mph digital speedometer/odometer with fuel level and fuel range 

• Power steering 

• Power brakes (front disc, rear drum) 

• Power seats  

• Power door locks 

• Power windows  

• Cruise control  

• Electronic climate control/air conditioning 

• Rear window defroster 

• Symphony Sound AM/FM scan-seeking radio with cassette 

• Power antenna  

• Courtesy lights on doors and above rearview mirror 

• Center armrests 

• Lap seatbelts 

• Trunk release button inside glovebox 

• Pockets on backside of front seats 

• Trunk and trunk lid are fully carpeted 

• Independent rear suspension 

• Trivant Cientra Classic P205/75R15 white wall tires 

• Wheelbase: 114 inches 

• Length: 204.8 inches 

• Height: 54.3 inches 

• Width: 70.9 inches 

• Curb weight: 3,829 pounds 

Known Imperfections 

• Paint chips up front 

• Bumper fillers are cracked all around, and a portion of the driver’s side rear bumper filler is missing 

• Rubber lining inside both front doors is torn/cracked 

• Headliner is beginning to sag 

• Digital dash is not working 

• Air conditioning needs to be recharged (compressor works but is not blowing cold) 

• Brakes are soft (but car stops fine) 

Included 

• Spare tire with cover 

Ownership History 

The Arizona owner of this 1984 Cadillac Seville bought it from the original owner’s estate in late 2023. The consignor believes it sat for 23 years in a closed garage. Due to the car's two decades of inactivity, many of the mechanicals and rubber bushings, fuel lines, and gaskets were replaced.