Cadillac Coupe de Ville

Cadillac Coupe de Ville | 1954

Highlights:

– 5.4-litre V8 engine, petrol, automatic transmission

– Two-tone pastel exterior with a contrasting-colour roof, in good condition

– Interior trimmed in blue leather and vinyl, well-preserved throughout

– Concealed rear fuel-filler door, still in good working order

– Italian registration, with ASI historic vehicle registration

The seller offers for sale this 1954 Cadillac Coupe de Ville, equipped by a 5.4-litre V8 engine, paired with an automatic transmission. This example presents in a two-tone pastel colour scheme with a contrasting roof, and the chrome brightwork is in good condition throughout, including the concealed rear fuel-filler door tucked behind the tail light, which still operates as intended. The cabin is trimmed in blue leather and vinyl, with the seats, door panels and carpeting well coordinated and in good condition, and the front bench seat retains its tilt-and-slide mechanism.

Under the bonnet, the original V8 engine is paired with the period automatic transmission, and the engine bay presents tidily and in keeping with the car’s original specification. The car carries Italian registration, holds a valid roadworthiness inspection and is registered with the ASI (Automotoclub Storico Italiano), reflecting its recognised historical significance within the Italian classic car scene.

Introduced for the 1949 model year, the Coupe de Ville was Cadillac’s first hardtop coupe and quickly became a symbol of post-war American luxury and style. The 1954 model year brought a substantially restyled body with a lower, wider stance and the wraparound windscreen that defined the era’s design language, while retaining Cadillac’s signature overhead-valve V8 for smooth, effortless power. As one of the most sought-after American luxury cars of the 1950s, the Coupe de Ville represented the pinnacle of comfort and prestige motoring of its day.

With its long, low silhouette, generous chrome detailing and two-tone paint scheme, the Coupe de Ville remains one of the most instantly recognisable American classics of the 1950s. The combination of a smooth-running V8 and automatic transmission gives the car a relaxed, effortless driving character, exactly as intended when new, and continues to make it a favourite among collectors of post-war American luxury cars.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Condition of the interior

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Technical condition

4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.

Overall condition

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.

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This car is currently located in: Vercelli province, Italy.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

The car has a Italy registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.

The description of this car is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the car from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy.

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