Buying an incredible time capsule Cadillac from 1985! Specialty Motor Cars Cadillac Seville

I bought a real unique mid 80’s icon! The Bustle Back Seville by Cadillac! This time capsule only has 43k miles
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[@corrado9683]

I’ll never forget when the 1985 Seville came out. Didn’t really care for it then. Now I’m saying WHAT WAS I THINKING??? What a gorgeous piece of history!!!

[@robk9685]

Back when it debuted, it looked even more classy and elegant next to Ford's cheap knock off of it called the "Continental".

[@rocarroll1533]

That wheel on the trunk really spoils a really nice car

[@robk9685]

The cheap aftermarket SuperFly grill doesn't help either.

[@bml33]

How easy/hard is it to remove that spare trunk hump? This gaudy stuff doesn't do it for me. I wonder if the paint under it is damaged? Or else it would just need a lid repaint. And that grille cap would have to go as well. I wonder if they had to drill into the hood for that, or if the holes would be covered by replacing the original hood edge trim.

[@robk9685]

@@bml33 My guess is the car is pretty much shot after adding that crap. This wouldn't be a concern of mine though as I'd never consider buying it anyway, it's been "molested". Most cars like these have seen too many days in da 'hood and you'll find even more issues to contend with.

[@patcurrie9888]

@@bml33 Replace trunk lid, only option.

[@renj6531]

at least its not standard like the one on the 82 -87 continental but at least that one was more subtle

[@robjacobson2061]

The glass plastic windshield was a somewhat experimental windshield that GM made standard on it’s Cadillac Seville Elegante in 1984. In Early 85 they made it standard on all Seville models. By the end of 1987 GM ended installation of the windshield on all of its models. The concept was a plastic lining over the glass windshield that was designed to encapsulate the glass fragments in a crash reducing injury to occupants who would come in contact with the flying glass. GM produced roughly 210,000 vehicles with the windshield before halting their use. GM cited high warranty costs and high replacement costs for customers as the reason for ending their use.

[@patrickburke7929]

My Mom had this Body Style & 1985 & 2 Tone. Cream over that Exact Blue with Cream interior. Mom Passed in 2004. Over the Years Mom Drove Less & Less & it just Sat in Garage. We Finally Sold it to a Friend of My Mom & it had 19,150 Miles.

[@robertdiehl9003]

3:38.. that interior is beautiful and luxurious. Spectacular shape..

[@ralphabreu5022]

The Hook and Tow 4100... Nice car though

[@ralphabreu5022]

Maybe Adam might want it

[@MrBrianbusch]

I know ys can't get em all but Euroasian Bob just showed a 09 Grand Marquis, Mint, out of Indiana. This Caddy is nice! No reflection on you but i prefer the trunk lid without the faux tire.

[@timothyweers8054]

It is one of the last Seville badge to offer bench front seats with a column shifter. When it came to the next model, they were shifting to the bucket seat models leaving the bench as an option. I love column shifter vehicles. The glass is impregnated with a rubberized plastic so that if it is damaged, the glass isn't supposed to shatter into pieces, the glass will shatter, but stay in one piece.

[@rafaelfiallo4123]

The 86-91 Sevilles are all bucket seat cars, the column shifter returned for the new 1992 Sevilles and Eldorado too, but the seats were still bucket seats.

[@misterwhipple2870]

I used to own one of these!!!! Got tired of 13 MPG and fixing and fixing and fixing it. 1985 Cadillac Seville Brougham d'Elegance!!

[@dave4059]

I had an 83'Bustleback that I used daily in the UK a few years ago...Loved it..😎

[@marievita7526]

Belated Happy Anniversary Mama and Papa Bear. 1973 made some great marriages! Enjpy all good blessings. Love Cousin Marie Cavaleri and Family

[@ppeters480]

NIce seville, like the color combo. you certainly don't see any of those anymore. Great find! The 3rd rear stop light was mandated in 1986 cars.

[@kevinallen8162]

That Seville is one of the few cars that I would consider if I didn't already have my dream car, my 1984 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible in dark blue with white leather. Convertibles have always been my car of choice over any other body style, but the Seville is one sedan that I might consider one day.

[@danswartwood4580]

Happy 51st Papa Bear, my 51st is coming up on July 13th congratulations and I hope you have many more.

[@paulgozzo9178]

Thank you Dan 😊 and an early Happy Anniversary to you and your wife. Mama 🐻 & Papa 🐻.

[@natel2046]

I have a 1976 Cadillac Seville, I searched two years for one.

[@justkenny6474]

The windshield composition is interesting and color combo is exquisite. Happy anniversary and congratulations to Papa and Mama Bear.

[@rogerbathory925]

😊I WORK AT DETROIT CADDILAC CLARK ST. DETROIT MICH. I HAD 1984 SEVILLE WHITE OUTSIDE BLUE INTERIOR & A 1985 WHITE OUTSIDE WITH RED INTERIOR. GREAT CARS. WIFE LOVE THE RIDE.

[@andreasergiopugliese3571]

Excuse me, I'm from Rimini italy have a question about your past work in Clark street. I have a Seville of 1981 4.100, moongrey Met with leather burgundy interior and the fake cabriolet roof. Where Is the chassis Number? I have a plate under the windshield, another plate on the left over the left beam, a Number stamp on the right over the right beam. And on the chassis? For me Is important because the Rimini motor division want to punch a new Number called office Number into the trunk and the same behind the rear left wheel. Thanks

[@johndemers1095]

What a Beautiful Classic... Awesome color combo... Anthony you buy the cars I love the best!! Your living my dream!!!! This Sevelle will make an addition to someone's collection! Great buy! As always!!!

[@chriskwidis2128]

Nice pick Anthony. Those hump back Sevilles have some nostalgic memories for me. My Dad had an 85 and I loved it. I actually just got myself an 84 Seville.

[@johnjanota7724]

i really like that you show the things that even the best of old cars need to bring these beauties up to "snuff" so to speak. Then you fix the issues so the new owner has the best experience buying and driving away with the car. Kudos to a professional business.

[@patrickburke7929]

These Sold for Big Dollars Back then & even Pre-owned on Dealer's Lot Commanded Top Dollars. They Where the Escalade's of that Era.

[@billymcmanus9642]

Haven't seen one of those in years. My uncle had one gray and Blue one with the moon roof. Beautiful car. It was the most expensive Cadillac had at the time. My uncle taught me how to drive in it On Pond Street in Billerica when they lived on Moosewood st. He just passed away recently 😢

[@paulgozzo9178]

Hello Billy sorry to hear about your uncle. Papa 🐻 & Anthony

[@itsnotme07]

51 years of putting up with.....Haha. Congrats Papa Bear and Mrs. Papa Bear!!

[@paulgozzo9178]

Thank you Pal. Mama 🐻 & Papa 🐻

[@barriobajaj]

Happy Anniversary Mama and Papa Bear!

[@paulgozzo9178]

Thank you Pal 😊. Mama 🐻 & Papa 🐻

[@glennirvin271]

In 1982, I was 13 years old. I was crushing hard on this girl in my class at the private school I attended. Every morning before school started we had to stand around outside, so I would make note of the different cars fellow students arrived in. My girl and her sister were brought to school in a two-tone light green over dark green bustleback Seville every morning by their Mom. I remember watching her get out, with her rabbit fur coat on, every morning. I think I loved the car as much as I did her. It was so different looking, but always reminded me of those big 1930s' Sedans with the long hoods and the actual "trunk" in the rear.

[@jakereal3604]

Great story, well told! I feel like I can relate to this with a similar story. I'm 3 years older then you and I vividly recall being in Religious Instructions (every Wed I'd leave the Public School and go to a Catholic school for several hours). I had a fondness for Lincolns as a young boy and LOVED the Mark III and Mark IVs. One day in early 1977 when I was 11 it was almost the end of the class/day and I looked out the window as the Moms were lining up parking to pick up their children. I saw a Triple White Mark V pull up and I was in AWE over it! I thought it was the most gorgeous and fancy car I'd ever seen to date. I rushed out to get a better look at it and wouldn't you know it was the Mom of a classmate whom I had a crush on! LOL I made small talk and said Hi to her mom when she got in the car and said "OH NICE CAR by the way" as if I was there for any other reason. When I got home all I could do was talk about this Lincoln to my parents. I said Its definitely a Lincoln and it looks kind of like a Mark IV but it has these three flaps on the side of the front like a shark! LOLOLOL The mind of an 11 year old. That brought me way back. Thanks for the memories. I'm 58 but thankfully am in great health/shape and feel 23 still so I guess that was only 12 years ago right ???

[@glennirvin271]

@@jakereal3604 Thanks for sharing your memories as well! My mind is still around 19 yrs old. My mirror tells me the other stuff is way older. As a side note, I think all car guys are the same in some respects. I always identified people by what they drove and could pretty much name every car, in all of my past memories, going all the way back to around 4 years old. Down to year, make, and model. Very strange.

[@rudolphnicholson9138]

Super excited that you have a bustle back Seville. I have a 1981 Elegante in the same colour. They are beautiful cars. Can’t wait for you to add your magic touch fix and prepare to this car for sale. That chrome tip exhaust must go and the high mounted stop light too. Looks terrible

[@sarahj.5970]

Remembering a good dear family friend my folks age who had this car in a marroon and silver and year my grandpa passed his driving over to my grandma's in it to give me the "Preppy Handbook" to cheer me during that 1980 Christmas time. He always had a new lease it seemed his working years. Great car and video.

[@robertvance1873]

I Think They Are A Stunning and Beautiful Design ❤ Them Thank Anthony and Papa Bear 🐻

[@paulgozzo9178]

Thank you Robert. Papa 🐻 & Anthony

[@robertvance1873]

@@paulgozzo9178 Thank you Paul you are Awesome 👍

[@johnnydeville5701]

Ouch about the Corvair comment! My '90 Brougham d' Elegance is parked in front of my '62 Corvair Monza sedan, and next to my '61 Corvair 95 Rampside! I love Corvairs and Cadillacs! This Slant Back Seville is awesome! What a gorgeous example! Looks so elegant driving down the road!

[@rickwilliams6599]

Happy Anniversary, PaPa Bear! Love this car!

[@paulgozzo9178]

Thank you Rick 😊. Papa 🐻 & Mama 🐻

[@joeyv2008]

There’s a plastic film over the glass ,, I had an 86 had that on the windshield,, hi Anthony hello Paul !! Good to see ya

[@paulgozzo9178]

Hello Joey. Papa 🐻 & Anthony

[@cadillacguy1890]

The bustle back Sevilles have an elegance that the copycat Lincoln and Imperial just didn’t match.

[@justintyme7213]

Agreed!

[@bigalsbikeandauto]

Now THIS is a Cadillac!

[@OLDS98]

Congrats on your new purchase. It will be interesting to see once the upgrades and work is done. This Seville generation may have had its issues, but it was quite the elegant car.

[@TerryComo2010]

Was never crazy about this style, however at least it has "style" compared to cars today, which all seem to look alike. Nice find Anthony!

[@Justin-ex7gg]

Love the Cruella De Ville reference... her car in the cartoon reminded me of this gen Seville since the first time I saw it as a kid in the 90s (born 1986).

[@robertvisscher2018]

Oh wow! Beautiful! My Dad always wanted one of those. Side note, back in the day I had a 1980 Chrysler Cordova same two tone blue with blue crushed velour interior ❤❤❤ Nice car!!! And Nice Seville!!!🥰🥰

[@howebrad4601]

What a great car! Why can't they make something luxurious like that nowadays. Nice find

[@ericjones4880]

The Windshield was specially treated from the Factory so your not supposed to put anything on the windshield because you can cut the plastic film on it! The horns were standard with 4 trumpet horns, their different notes 🎶! I love these era of Seville and this is a great example of a Cadillac Seville!

[@patrickburke7929]

It is Seriously SWEET Anthony !!

[@thummakhoong]

I owed two 84 Seville Elegante’s with the E & G grills and loved them. I’m excited to see what she’ll look like when she’s ready for sale.

[@fattonysgarage67]

The inside of the windshield has a plastic coating . GM thought it was a wise design to keep the windshield from shattering and getting in the eyes of the occupants in a event of an accident. I hated doing a state inspection on them. You need a plastic razor to remove the inspection sticker when changing it. At least you used to here in Texas. Thankfully we don't do stickers for inspection anymore.

[@Tempsho]

So almost like a double laminated windshield?

[@lorieandpatrickdavies7483]

I like those, and its interesting to see one (haven't seen one on the road in a long, long time). Looks like a well cared for example (interior is beautiful). If it was mine, that horrible "Continental kit" would be gone immediately. Looks ridiculous, makes it almost impossible to open the trunk with the key, and puts stress on the trunk shocks. I think I would also ditch that aftermarket grill (its not terrible, but its not great either) and go back to original. Return it to stock, new tires, new headliner, fix a few little bits like the passenger front ashtray, and put her up for sale. Please get rid of that "Continental kit"!!!

[@susanjspaulding]

*Happy Anniversary Papa Bear and Mrs. Papa Bear* !! *Gorgeous Seville* !! *FAB job Papa Bear and Anthony* !! #SpecialtyMotorCars 🇺🇸

[@mrchevy7892]

Another reason why I love to watch this channel is because of the old school caddies are bringing back some great memories of my grandmother, aunts and uncles who had these kind of caddies that are no longer with us...😎

[@RedwoodEd1]

Happy Anniversary Papa & Mama Bear! Also, that's a VERY nice Seville!

[@johnpezzullo9644]

She is a Beauty guys. Yes the paint is pristine. !!!! Happy Anniversary Papa. !!!❤❤❤❤

[@treyreed6203]

I never disliked these, although a lot of folks don’t like the bustle back. The cool thing about these is they came standard with some items that would be extra on the full size. I’ve always loved the dash look.

[@linkdandyparanormalnetwork]

Happy 51💍 pappy😘👍🏻

[@paulgozzo9178]

Thank you Pal. Papa 🐻

[@gilbertwashington4124]

It's cool to see the love of these cars from you and your Pops.

[@thecapuchinshow5529]

What a beautiful car amazing I love the cloth seats

[@jakeballard7999]

7:58 - You turned it off - LOL - That was my FAVORITE song - Fleetwood Mac, Everywhere ........I wanna be with you everywhere

[@1122shelli]

I had an 84 Seville, emerald gray firemist…i still mourn that one. In the top three of my favorite cars of all time//even tho i had to go for a new engine (HT-4100)

[@walterwright8454]

Wow! What a blast from the past and such a sweet ride! I liked this generation and the previous onw as well!

[@robellis3705]

Super nice color combo !!! I am sure you will fix it up to make it look great !!!

[@patrickmcgeough4234]

3 May 2024 In Australia imported a 5.7 diesel 81 bustleback immaculate , full leather(green) .Duco pale green look at it you’d think it was white from a distance. Need the gear linkage bushen as it rattles when in motion I sure somebody can tell me we’re to get one

[@hermantracey5976]

In 85 Seville costs approximately 25 to $26000 brand new I had an 80 or an 81 so that I can't remember it was white With white'with a blue - he had the 468 engine never had any problems with it I just connected it on the valve cover kept it for a couple years bought an 83 Riviera convertible now I have an 84 Riviera convertible in Kristine condition had a 10 years it's parked along my 2020 CT6 premium luxury in the garage I love cadillax would like to find a 79 Eldorado because they had the 350 Engine but I'm kind of giving up on cars I'm giving up I've had close to 75 and I'm 74 years old Hey enjoy your Videos and I share your passion for cars

[@michaelpfaff6009]

It had the 368 cubic inch engine.

[@alexanderw49]

Anthony, amazing find. I had an '84 Seville Roadster (barn find) with 33k original miles on it, and I just sold it last November. These cars are so smooth and silent on the highway; I couldn't believe it was 40 years old! Keep up the great work, both you and Papa Bear.

[@JeffVoss]

Wow. Gorgeous vehicle.

[@iancolePRD129G]

Stunning car, would love this

[@brianjackson4191]

awesome 1985 cadillac deville

[@zachwheeler9846]

I absolutely love Sevilles! They are so beautiful and unique. This one has to be the nicest one I've ever seen. Papa Bear looked good driving it 👌. Great video Anthony!

[@alexmalaspino4450]

The color makes this car. Beautiful

[@robk9685]

From what I understand, those color coded caps at the edge of the instrument panel where it meets with the door panel came in different sizes on the assembly line to ensure there was a uniform gap between the two.

[@johngerwig8064]

It's funny, this car always made me think of Cruella Devile too! 😂

[@richardmccarley281]

Love it!

[@user-fz2xr6uj8u]

I owned 2 of them one of my favorite

[@megadevilkitty777]

Love it

[@rumplestilskin5776]

My all time favorite Seville.

[@AlexanderWaylon]

Happy 51st Papa Bear! Anthony you really should look up Rare Classic Cars and Automotive History on KZbin, the gentleman Adam Wade from Detroit has one of these and has a multi video documentary on this bodystyle including in person interviews with Wayne Kady the man who designed this car personally as well as the beloved Brougham and all the other good Cadillacs. I do not like that continental kit personally, but my 85 Toronado Caliente also has a period aftermarket third taillight! The E Body is definitely tight and short inside compared to the C body! Beautiful car another absolute jewel! Enjoy the weekend! EDIT - I believe adjusted for 2022 inflation these cost somewhere around 100,000 in todays money. Back then a Caprice Classic sedan, or also a C/K Silverado either one equipped with V8 automatic ac power and appearance options was just at 10000 maxed out this was like a 25,000+ car base price.

[@johnthomson5290]

Now that you’ve given us a close up look at the CHMSL it’s obviously not from the factory, gotta go!

[@jsawyer5230]

Nice! I had the 87 Lincold like this,air ride smoother than my mercedes, lucky!

[@davidkastin4240]

Very good looking Bustle Back. Love the color and the faux spare tire on the trunk deck lid.

[@NickMyers1]

I don’t have much of a recollection of these. Remember seeing these in junkyard occasionally and one in a neighborhood near me years ago. Can’t believe how well preserved that car is. Wow. Very impressive. Good luck with the refreshing of it - neat to see one these

[@direfranchement]

Beautiful.

[@joepecora5952]

Beautiful car can't wait to see how much it is

[@scubatrucker6806]

Beautiful Timepiece 🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙

[@erickriebel4366]

These were really fantastic cars a road great they really did my friend had one and it did not have a fantastic amount of engine power but it was extremely comfortable I used to get the ride in the backseat I feel like a big wheel millionaire it was extremely comfortable and the car was well done all the way around and I also thought it was very sharp

[@marklizza2392]

I want a car Anthony!! I love all your cars and the way you meticulously prepare them for the new owner! I wish you lived near me in Florida

[@brandonmagers1]

Good looking Cadillac!

[@jimhailey5481]

Great find! Great colors

[@iconicetiquette4546]

I really like the look of theses cars 😊

[@jaybudd1617]

I have always wanted that model of Seville

[@clevelandmaker386]

I love those Sevilles

[@JG.6768]

I loved the fast back 80s Seville.

[@unknownpaidkillz1896]

One I loved body style as a kid was born in 1985 but got to see them in 1990s really clean I'm surprised about this ones condition an my favorite color

[@toddrichardson9256]

Yep I'm thinkin of The Breakfast Club 😊

[@Thomas63r2]

One of my neighbors had one in gray/silver for many years - they loved that car! At the time I was conflicted on the bustle back - I had preferred the cleaner 1st generation Seville. With the passage of time I now appreciate the unique design although I wish they had done something different with the side trim rather than just having it droop right at the back.

[@wilsixone]

Hi Anthony! Well, first things first. I know, everybody's got an opinion, but, I would remove the god-awful fake spare tire thingy and fill the holes & repaint the trunk lid. Then I'd remove that chrome tailpipe extension and make sure it's an OEM tailpipe - probably with the resonator all one assembly. The grill isn't too over the top so you could leave that I guess. The car is nice otherwise! Supposedly if you treat the car nice and don't beat in it especially when it cold, the 4.1L engine will last and is fairly durable. By 1985 most of the kinks were worked out of them and it's got the latest audio system... I'm saying all this 2:03 into it so I'm gonna get back to you now...

[@charlesmcginness7214]

This is one of those body styles that people loved or hated. My aunt hated it and I loved it. My uncle (aunts brother) had one when I was 11 and I thought it was one of the prettiest cars I’d ever seen. My aunt had the next generation an ‘87.

[@johnrand93]

I have an 85 Seville in Cranberry with the plum interior with 12k miles and it’s one of my favorite cars ever!!! If you are getting new tires, I want those, if not dry rotted

[@PaulRavitsky]

She's a beautiful car!! Would love to get an all black one. My late father owned an all black one.

[@peteriwanow7716]

Never cared for that style of the Cadillac Seville. Too each his own. That color blue combo was really sharp. You could find it on several different different models from GM. I thought it looked great on the 77-78 Pontiac Grand Prix, Olds 88-98, etc. God Bless you for your passion for these cars. Even though it's not perfect, I feel the 87 Brougham that you and Papa Bear have been resurrecting is a much more stylish and classic

[@vincentvitiello3528]

The light blue is called Gossamer blue. Beautiful color!!!

[@bsablosky]

Love it. Keep the grill and the rear tire. All she needs is a sunroof and a vinyl top. Add real wire wheels too.

[@corrado9683]

Look at that dash!!! Oh Baby!!

[@rickjames6867]

Still capable of rolling up to the country club. Throw some golf clubs in the trunk and you are set. ☮️💙

[@westhavenor9513]

I rented one of these in the late '80's for a short trip to LA. Wow, such a boulevard cruiser! Full leather interior too. Very slow though--tail end of the malaise era. Styling a bit feminine too. But certainly an icon of the time.

[@johnthomson5290]

CHMSL became standard in 1987. Certain cars offered it as an option in 85&86

[@ezedozitt21]

That is a sweet 🧁 85' Seville! Papa 🐻 was really jumping at the bit 😁🎉

[@my1vice]

I've always liked this gen of Seville.

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Nice 😊