RWD 19xx-1984 DeVille and Fleetwood, 1985-1996 Fleetwood and Brougham ForumForum for discussions regarding the rear wheel drive Pre80s-1984 DeVille and Fleetwood, 1985-1996 Fleetwood/Brougham.
Honestly, I think those pics are cool. The image quality makes them look like vintage ads. With a little more thought about composition, you could have shots that you would want to frame. (Try and avoid things in the background like the power lines and the telephone poles).
Well, I don't own this...but I got to drive/wash it today at work.
1979 Sedan deVille. Black with red leather interior and a red pinstripe. 108k miles.
Mini review: (I only drove it around the parking lot at work, so forgive me, but here goes)
Between the '84 Sedan deVille I drove, and the '90 Brougham I've driven quite a bit, the '79 felt a lot more like the '90, but it was probably because they both had the leather interior (probably the exact same seat). The seats were comfy, but lacked the lateral support that my seats do, they felt wider and flatter, but not as deep as the cloth seats in that '84 (those seats were to die for!). Otherwise, the 425 provided ample low end torque, but oddly enough, it didn't feel *that* much more powerful or torquey, and the throttle responce was (obviously) not as sharp as the EFI cars. Otherwise, from memory, the car didn't feel that much different than the other 77-92 D bodies I've driven.
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Took the pics in the hills above Malibu. If the concrete barrier was gone, you could see (through the haze) the Pacific Ocean.
Ben,
Thanks! She's not perfect by a long shot, more of a nice driver, but I'm making progress.
Brian,
The see-through ornament was introduced as standard on the 1974 DeVille/Calais and ran through 1977. D'Elegance models got the Fleetwood-style full wreath and crest.
Jay,
Thanks! Like I said, I'm no photographer, I deficiency I inherited from my dad. A fine man, rest him, but he could no more take a clear picture than pick a reliable car ('68 AMC Rebel, '78 Chevette, '81 Plymouth Horizon? I ask you.). However, someday, I will finally break down and buy a digital camera and learn how to use the thing properly. I will also learn how to use the multi-quote function on this website.
Thanks to all for the props! Keep the pics coming!