Test Drive Review......1973 Cadillac Coupe deVille!!!

[77CDV]

Collectible Automobile's current issue features the 1975-1979 Lincoln Continentals. Check it out.

[I~LUV~Caddys8792]

GASP!!!!!!

The bookstore will be my first stop on the way home tonight!

[77CDV]

Originally Posted by I~LUV~Caddys8792

GASP!!!!!!

The bookstore will be my first stop on the way home tonight!

Don't squirt your boxers just yet. It's the Town Cars, not the Contis.

[I~LUV~Caddys8792]

Oh, that's better than nothing.

[ryannel2003]

I've got a big picture book on Cadillac's, and the difference between the '76 and '77 is pretty big. I always liked the look of the early 70's cars though, especially the front end. However, there is something about the 50's cars that had me at hello...

[Caddy73]

A very interesting review. I have always been a super fan of the 73 Coupe Deville. I knew two families that owned them back in the mid seventies. They had a very mellow exhaust note that was unique from previous or subsequent models. I learned to drive in the 74 Coupe Deville my folks owned. It was nice but lacked the exhaust note and solid clunk of door closing that I noticed in the 73 models. Always wanted to drive a 73 though

Originally Posted by I~LUV~Caddys8792

Not as boat-like as I'd imagined....

[pompste]

All this interesting reading on the early 1970`s true land yachts has me yearning for past.When i occasionally see an early 1970`s Sedan Deville and/or Fleetwood on the road,i honestly yearn to own one those truly gigantic rides!
Except for the 1993-1996 Fleetwoods----we`ll never see truly big luxury rides made ever again in this modern era----and that`s sad for sure---not even having an option to buy a modern luxury "land yacht".
When i see what Cadillac luxury offered in the early 1970`s and compare those to the shrunken down versions offered today,i always think "what the h--l happened?
I own a mint 1995 Sedan Deville--even this model was a shrunken down version compared to the early 1970`s models-----but my ride looks respectably large on the roads today since all the newer models of all carmakers have made all their rides smaller.This car feels "solid"---heavy doors and they all close tight and smooth.
I hope to drive an early 1970`s Caddy someday!

[FLNCHM5]

Originally Posted by Caddy73

A very interesting review. I have always been a super fan of the 73 Coupe Deville. I knew two families that owned them back in the mid seventies. They had a very mellow exhaust note that was unique from previous or subsequent models. I learned to drive in the 74 Coupe Deville my folks owned. It was nice but lacked the exhaust note and solid clunk of door closing that I noticed in the 73 models. Always wanted to drive a 73 though

It's funny you say that.... The past couple shows I've been to people have commented that they like the sound of my exhaust. A couple people have asked what kind of mufflers I've put on it. Granted, it's still the 35 year old original pipe and muffler but my CDV has more of a rumble than any other early 70's Caddy's I have been around. I'm kicking around the idea of dumping the single pipe this spring and going with true duals. With only 51,000 do I really want to change anything??

[billc83]

I~LUV~Caddys8792-

You came by and gave me positive feedback on a few of my review, so I figured I'd return the kind words...

I really liked your "Retro Review" of the '73 Coupe Deville. It's informative and well written. I've never had the chance to drive an older 70s Cadillac (or Lincoln, for that matter), so I found the comparisons to similar Lincolns interesting. Overall, I really good review!

[Caddy73]

Wow!! Original pipe and muffler. Would love to see some pics of your CDV!! I agree about not changing anything. Why mess with perfection

Originally Posted by FLNCHM5

It's funny you say that.... The past couple shows I've been to people have commented that they like the sound of my exhaust. A couple people have asked what kind of mufflers I've put on it. Granted, it's still the 35 year old original pipe and muffler but my CDV has more of a rumble than any other early 70's Caddy's I have been around. I'm kicking around the idea of dumping the single pipe this spring and going with true duals. With only 51,000 do I really want to change anything??

[I~LUV~Caddys8792]

Originally Posted by billc83

I~LUV~Caddys8792-

You came by and gave me positive feedback on a few of my review, so I figured I'd return the kind words...

I really liked your "Retro Review" of the '73 Coupe Deville. It's informative and well written. I've never had the chance to drive an older 70s Cadillac (or Lincoln, for that matter), so I found the comparisons to similar Lincolns interesting. Overall, I really good review!

Wow, thank you.

[FLNCHM5]

Pics as requested by Caddy73

It's Harvest Yellow w/ Brown leather and top. I'm currently the second owner. When I bought it 3 years ago w/ 48,000 miles it still had the original tires on it! So far I've done a water pump, full tune up (fluids-belts-etc..) tires (obviously), an R134 upgrade and new brakes all the way around. Otherwise, it's completely untouched.

I loved this review... but as I said in a previous post, I biased.

[I~LUV~Caddys8792]

That looks like the same color combo as that '73 CDV I drove...except yours might be one shade lighter of yellow...hard to tell though.

[Caddy73]

Wow! Thanks for sharing your pics. Your ride is beautiful!! If you ever participate in any car shows near Chicago, please let me know. I would love to check out your CDV in person. Thanks again.

Originally Posted by FLNCHM5

Pics as requested by Caddy73

It's Harvest Yellow w/ Brown leather and top. I'm currently the second owner. When I bought it 3 years ago w/ 48,000 miles it still had the original tires on it! So far I've done a water pump, full tune up (fluids-belts-etc..) tires (obviously), an R134 upgrade and new brakes all the way around. Otherwise, it's completely untouched.

I loved this review... but as I said in a previous post, I biased.

[77CDV]

What a clean, great-looking example! Thanks for sharing pics of her with us.