1981 Cadillac Seville Modified Beautiful Car For Sale

This 1981 Cadillac Seville has a unique history to it.

The previous owner was international pilot. He took this luxury car and brought it to a whole new level . There has been many hours and money invested into this beautiful automobile and it shows. The present owner a retired pilot himself had bought it from his friends’ estate and has been the caretaker of this fine automobile. He has other vehicles in his collection and wants this car to go to someone that will care for it and enjoy it as it should be.

The original owner did a complete 5. 0 litre olds conversion. He had a shop rebuild and balance a olds 307 cu inch  and engine has 107, 000 kms . The  GM Olds/ Cadillac Hydra-Matic 4 speed automatic transmission has been rebuilt, .   Front wheel drive and steering suspension has been refurbished. Rebuilt four barrel Rochester Quadra jet . All new complete  single exhaust system. The electrical system has been refurbished and converted as necessary from olds to cadillac system. . Completely rebuilt four wheel stock disc brakes, four wheel independent suspension. Has nice aluminum turbine mag wheels, very clean undercarriage . The car has been Appraised at $18, 500. In show room condition "The Cadillac Seville." Other items include  a toronado new radiator and fan shroud. All support systems either have been rebuilt or a replaced. new battery, rebuilt air pump, new air conditioner (Harrison) compressor, alternator, and starter rebuilt, rebuilt distributor, all electrical gone over including computer conversion front olds to cadillac. Complete front wheel drive service including front drive axles and cv joints plus new transmission before going into storage for the winter. The car has never seen winter. There are four new tiger paw winter tires also on color-coded mag wheels (sold separately) All new bearing and seals as necessary also including suspension. New steering box with front and rear suspension rebuild. (have all receipts) Show condition original leather upholstery, all aspects including seats, door panels, and new headliner. Original carpeting is in very clean condition with new floor mats inserts/ carpets. Original padded dash is in very clean and crack-free condition. All dash areas are clean and including the speedo/ gauge cluster. The interior of this cadillac still smells as new. Show condition very clean original carpeted trunk area and original rubber mats. All soft seals/ weather stripping and trunk are also new. Owners labour at approximately 500 to 600 hours, with receipts for all work performed.  Many new parts also available (grills, torsion bars, new air conditioner etc., too much to list.


The car runs and drives like it was new and just rolled off the factory floor. It is getting hard to come by to find a car that has been as well taken care of  as this one. Is not your run of the mill Cadillac Seville and also has an interesting history to go with it. This car had a lot of planning go into and to replace in today’s dollars would be a lot of money. Please go to fulltiltclassics. com to see a full video of the car and more pictures.


The vehicle is listed on consignment from a client in Stoney Plain, Alberta . To make an appointment for viewing please contact us at using the button below We can also arrange a zoom meeting or other online communications. This vehicle is available for international shipping worldwide

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