Cadillac Seville diesel 1979

in 1989 a new factory 350 dx motor from gm Cadillac division was installed with new torque converter, flex plate ,injectors,injection pipes,injection pump recondition,transmission reseal,and associated parts,the car was wax oiled on 3 occasions for rust protection the final time when it was recommissioned placed in dry storage until May 2020 when it was recommissioned with fluid changes and re,registered as historic vehicle and presently the motor has travelled some 200 miles on test and is now ready to be enjoyed by it's enthusiastic engineer owner with the benefits that come with historic status

[@toddbartholomew7486]

Parents bought new a 1979 Seville diesel. Still my dream car.

[@emap6652]

Thank you for you comment which i agree with

[@CH67guy1]

Such an elegant car. It was decades ahead of its time in terms of styling.

[@emap6652]

thank you for your comment which i totally agree with hope you have a good festive period all things considered

[@catdaddy2032]

Thanks for sharing this rare gem. Even though these engine were a disaster, it’s nice to have this piece of history

[@emap6652]

Thanks for your comment gm could have had a real winner had they done their job right but the upside is even more rare

[@dm5374]

IMHO the best-looking Cadillac ever built. The elegance, the stance, the presence, the refined lack of ornamentation. And to think it was based on the Chevy Nova.

[@emap6652]

I couldn't have said it better myself Thanks for your comment

[@Ascotman]

My favorite Cadillac Seville, 1976-1979. I remember when the first 2000 1976 Cadillac Sevilles were introduced in the Spring of 1975 as a 1976 model.. Silver metallic paint, silver grey vinyl top, and grey leather interior.

[@emap6652]

Thank you for taking the time to comment My thoughts exactly these gen 1 Seville's never got the recognition they deserve they were a big milestone in Cadillac's history even in American cars history maybe it's time is yet to come

[@waynecorbit8475]

They were the most expensive car Cadillac sold in 1978. 😳@@emap6652

[@IrishWannabe]

Looks gorgeous and sounds awesome! Gotta love these early olds diesels :D

[@tasaab]

OMG that engine clatter……..a childhood memory. There were a couple of Diesel Cadillacs in the neighborhood. In ‘79 we had a Buick Riviera S Type with the Turbo V6. Also had a ‘76 Eldorado, which I took my driver’s license test in and my 5’5” 99lb self passed with no issues. Washed said Cadillac last week, in storage since 1992, showing 35,000 miles on the clock. Oh, and I’ve been to Harrogate too!

[@ezeneekolbaba7332]

It's a nice classic car, I wish there were more cars like this on the road.

[@Ddog2k3]

Man! I love this generation of the Seville! So classy right here!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@emap6652]

yeah i agree and the older it gets the more it adds to it's classy Ness thanks for taking time to comment

[@BruceTheSillyGoose]

when i test drove a deville i became hypnotised with that hood ornament like it was leading me along.

[@walterbatman7949]

Beautiful car

[@emap6652]

i agree thanks for your comment

[@BruceTheSillyGoose]

the melodious sound of that diesel burbling along is music to my ears. intoxicating.

[@Predikant]

I think that the sound for bystanders / pedestrians must be a bit onerous? The moment it comes off idle it should sweeten up. The 6600 Duramax in the GMC Sierra / Chevrolet Silverado sounds very sweet as does the 6.7 Power Stroke in the Ford F Series pick ups.

[@jeffsmith-ze6wb]

Beautiful car!!!

[@emap6652]

thanks for your comment

[@raymondhaley6185]

Over the years I have noticed at least since 1978 is that it seems GM diesel engines sold out side the united states'receive proper care than the vehicles sold especially when I still see 78-79 GM cars , cars to have been forgotten here.

[@raymondhaley6185]

Nice to see her again,I see you seem to be taking good care of the old oil burner, but with a diesel Cadillac, can't be nothing but a day cruiser.😊😊😊

[@emap6652]

hello again for your information it's my everyday user and isn't that what they were designed for i like to think its more a global cruiser it's definitely nice to drive

[@raymondhaley6185]

It's nice to see thatt some people knew or learned how to maintain a Oldsmobile diesel which was all that ever required, furthermore if you maintain this engine according to the factory you're just asking for trouble it needs more than a few quarts of oil what are you kidding if the engine is still running then somebody must have known what they were doing.

[@wkp4591]

Thank you for taking the time to comment on my Seville video It sounds like you are talking from experience For some that are not aware Gm's owner service information states that no engine oil that has detergent content should not be used and this is also on the oil filler cap yet all over the world as far as i am aware detergent oil content is a recommendation for all diesel motors further not having a water trap and sediment filter on the fuel line was complete madness needless to say i ignored this recormendation I can go on but I think the rest has been covered for those that are interested regards

[@SuperJoes70]

Very nice car I have had two Sevilles a 76 and now a 77 with only 15k just a nice car You have the first generation diesel very queit at hiway speeds . better built then the latter versions .

[@emap6652]

thanks for your comment good luck with yours

[@chrislemaster2695]

These were an Oldsmobile designed moter

[@BruceTheSillyGoose]

classy car. wish i could take a ride in one. so few of 'em left and none in the northwest.

[@emap6652]

I'd be happy to take you for a spin in mine but you would have to be in Yorkshire united kingdom thanks for commenting

[@emap6652]

Yeah i feel the same way every time i drive it it's the low down torque and grunt that is quite intoxicating and yes it does float over bumps with it's standard level ride air shocks on the rear but not like a boat though

[@raymondhaley6185]

I think general motors need to see this car,it would shock the shit out of them.

[@emap6652]

Gm was so close to getting a real winner on their hands but spoiled it by treating their loyal customers so badly at the time

[@Predikant]

Right now a trip across country in this beautiful car featured in this elegant colour would be very therapeutic and it wouldn't break the bank either. I have long wondered what the fuel consumption ot the Diesels are? Based on the comments made it would appear that the car returns under 10 litres / 100 Kilometers. I threw my 4 track cassettes away in the late 80's so I would need to pair my mobile to a JBL to listen to Supertramp, ELO and Journey whilst out and about.

[@emap6652]

Thanks for your comment on my car I can say that cruising today feels the same as it did when i first purchased it back in 1982 and i still listen to some of my old cassettes in the original Cadillac radio along with modern music with a tape adapter from my smart phone which also allows me to make cell phone calls coming through the 4 original speakers pretty cool

[@Predikant]

@@emap6652 fascinating, the Delco AM / FM in my 1981 Camaro Z28 made the same crackling sound when the volume is adjusted, oxidation I assume? I am sure that it could be remedied fairly easily?

[@emap6652]

Thanks for your comment For your information my delco doesn't crackle its the reproduction on KZbin video Your crackle could be a number of issues it's quite common on old radios from easy fix oxidation to dry soldered joint's inside hard to get competent tech to fix these day's More i bought a 79 camaro berlinetta when it was less than a year old from Canada

[@Predikant]

@@emap6652 my Camaro was also a Canadian spec car.

[@collinreesejones5525]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS INSANELY AWESOMENESS! 🤗😎 Betty White would likely have approved! 😍

[@emap6652]

Thank you for taking the time to comment I believe not everyone knows why this era of sevilles were so special further not every viewer taps on description to see more information particular to my seville

[@collinreesejones5525]

@@emap6652 You likely know Betty White's favorite car was yours although not a diesel.. I love those Sevilles of the era.. it will be worth a fortune one day!

[@emap6652]

yes i have seen Betty Whites seville also Elvis Seville here in the uk at Beaulieu Motor Museum and im sure there will be many more celebrity owned sevilles over the years who knows where they are i specifically sought out this model Seville being the end of production run and as a diesel was a bonus im my opinion even more rare thanks to GM bean counters puting profit before customer values which came to bite them in the end shame could have been a real winner for them

[@raymondhaley6185]

This car is in London England where diesel power apparently they're more familiar with diesels than Americans.

[@Predikant]

I am wondering what the Dayglo Widget is in front of the fuel guage, no mention of it right up until the very end?

[@BruceTheSillyGoose]

i wonder if it has that pleasant boat float over the big bumps like its bigger Deville brother?

[@crazyengineer5054]

Beatiful car ,but is imposible to find a new bumber rub strip

[@emap6652]

thanks for reply i suppose thats the case with old cars i would think there should be some strips in usa or ebay

[@dthor5150]

TEC1 AMP DIESEL ⛽️ SOUTH HAS RISEN .😮

[@charlespugh2717]

I want one

[@emap6652]

I think now there's lots of people regret not hanging on to their diesel cadillacs but i suppose that could apply to a lot of old cars when they get a few years behind them thanks for comment

[@Jac2Mac]

I know this Seville has a pleasant chime for the seatbelt reminder, yet it uses an absolutely terrifying buzzer for the key in ignition reminder instead. What gives and why didn't Cadillac just make the chime for all 3 functions instead of just the seatbelt reminder?

[@TVHouseHistorian]

That’s the million dollar question that Cadillac enthusiasts have been asking for decades!!! 😂

[@hugoosorio6284]

Orgullo Americano

[@AlainHubert]

It sounds like this is a rather rough-riding, noisy Cadillac and not quite the pillow smooth, near silent ride of bigger Cadillacs.

[@emap6652]

The ride is smooth but the roads in this part of the world arn't the best as for rough sound you have to compare with other 40 plus years ago diesels of the period anyway makes the car more user friendly thank you for taking the time to comment

[@AlainHubert]

@@emap6652 But it is indeed a well-preserved car. Thanks for sharing.

[@doubleeight5942]

My favorite generation of the Seville here, along w/ all the others that'd follow except the next one (I simply didn't care for the all-new bustleback that'd follow). Is the featured car an export model? I never saw the amber lens on the taillights before. Gorgeous car!

[@emap6652]

Thank you for your comment and yes it is an export spec car euro marked to be specific lighting and safety features different to us specified models and i agree the bustle back seville didn't apeal to me too but each to their own regards

[@raymondhaley6185]

Do you think that in the future you might make that same journey in your forever car at night.?

[@emap6652]

Not sure what you mean by your at night journey but as it's my everyday user i plan to drive everywhere as i used to when i first bought it and it's so good to use especially on foreign road trips and being a diesel motor reasonable economy

[@raymondhaley6185]

Well what do I mean, if the engine is still running then I won't be afraid anywhere anytime,in America alot of cowards were scared to drive at night, don't know why.

[@emap6652]

as long as the driving conditions are not a danger to life I'll be driving here in uk some drivers have restricted licenses due to medical conditions and i can understand why some may not feel confident to drive in certain conditions so each to their own

[@raymondhaley6185]

I've been a fan of oldsmobile diesel engine cars, for one thing I already know that countries outside the united states and canada that petrol stations are few and far between in some UK and european countries and some countries only make and sell diesel fuel, spoiled brats in america care more about horsepower rather than practically and fuel economy, but because that engine was being installed in cars weighing 4400-5100 lbs, I've always been fascinated by the engine and the car/s it was used in, which is the only reason I still love oldsmobile diesels and they're variants.

[@szabasfavouritecars]

You can join to the page Cadillac Seville 1st Generation and the group Cadillac Seville 1975-2004 Fans if you are on Facebook

[@paulbedford7260]

That's a beautiful Seville, a Swiss export version with it's '76 white front parking lamp lenses, kph speedo, export half-amber tail lamps and the rear bumper reflectors. Do you know anthing of the car's earlier history? Was the DX engine done by GM for free? Been in Cadillacs over 45 years and run a '78 Seville Elegante. I think you're a Leeds' man?

[@emap6652]

yes I'm Leeds born and bred whats your home 20? I've owned it since March 1982 as per description in video that early enough i know full history too much to go into by text I'm second owner and i imported it the dx motor was installed and paid for by myself in 1989 supplied by Cadillac from usa for your information i have cadillacs official parts catalogue of 1975 to 1981 approx which lists everything hard copy along with price list thank you for your comments regards

[@paulbedford7260]

@@emap6652 Morning, not sure what you mean by 'home20'? It's fascinates me that your car has been near me all those years and not known. I have that parts book, I have everything ever published (some things not public) for the 1976/'79 Sevilles. We should connect off these public pages? Not sure how?

[@Samuelfish2k]

@@paulbedford7260 Do you have the 1975 Cadillac Seville Press Release Brochure? I’ve got 1 in mint condition. I also have a 1979 Gucci Seville Brochure.

[@ericnelson9100]

I've never seen a car where the AC controls are on the driver's side; so the passenger has no control over the temperature?

[@emap6652]

Most Cadillac's of that period was like that once you set climate control to the temp required than there is no need to touch it again everything is automatic Thanks for commenting

[@ericnelson9100]

@@emap6652 Was this car marketed for US or Europe? I've never seen a Cadillac of any era with yellow rear turn signal lights, as they're all red. In fact, most GM cars have the red turn signal; the exception being the Olds Delta 88, which didn't change until 82/83 timeframe. Also, we had a 79 Sedan DeVille (gas), and the AC controls were in the middle; was this unique to the Seville, or just a European thing?

[@emap6652]

@@ericnelson9100 this car was marketed for europe and complied with eec (European economic comunity) regulations at the time which included amber rear turn signals and white front turn signals as well as seat belt regulations and probably more As for climate control every seville of this period had it to the left of the driver i seem to remember Sevilles for Canada may have had amber turn signals too but I'll stand corrected on that regards

[@djbayer4806]

Witam, czy prawda jest że te silniki są tak wadliwe jak je opisują. Auto przepiękne sam zastanawiam się nad kupnem tego modelu koniecznie ta generacja, najładniejsza jest. Wielka a zarazem lekka linia,jest jeszcze kilka innych odmian np. ta ze ściętym tyłem ale nie jest tak ładna. Jest też 500 sztuk Fisher body skrócone coupe i cabrio nawet ale to śmiesznie wygląda. Który silnik najlepiej wybrać?

[@emap6652]

depends on who you ask about them i believe underseved some have done some incredible long mileages if you abuse any motor how long do you expect it to last Run on the correct oil and services with a few mods that gm originally didn't do these are in my opinion are pretty good i like them and compared what was around at the time gm would have had a winner on their hands but thats history if you're looking for one go for the dx350 motor which were improved by gm but too late also was not fitted to this shape Seville unless as a replacement motor This generation Seville i think is the best shape etc i can't say i care for any of the custom variations that were made

[@zarstar1576]

Diesel neisel niesel.

[@emap6652]

thanks for your comment i think

[@zarstar1576]

Diesel has all the better requirements than regular gas cars so try fuel cars

[@davidwhite3180]

These were pretty. However they weren’t as sharp as the 80s version.

[@emap6652]

yeah respectfully a bit too blingy for me and not keen on bustle back and fwd but thanks for your comment

[@go19811]

Look like a olds

[@RaymondHaley-lv2mo]

Tt

[@RaymondHaley-lv2mo]

Haven't seen this one in a year, glad to see that you're not like Americans who bought these cars and destroyed the engine, this was the only car Cadillac made I still like the 79 model, and a diesel is definitely a must have.😊

[@dthor5150]

SOUL.AMP1 TEC1.RYDER.