The Coupe DeVille’s 5th generation is a big, brash tribute to the sheer influence of the luxury cars from one of. America’s most legendary brands. From its aggressive, long-nosed bodywork to its fleet of luxurious trims, these enormous 18ft-foot-long motors are a genuine icon of the 70s and 80s. This 1977 example is a factory ‘Triple-white’ version - white paintwork, white vinyl roof and white interior trim. With a Fisher body and Fleetwood interior, this is a real time capsule that’s never been restored, and is thus carrying a glamorous and highly distinguished patina that makes for a truly characterful motor. Report: Scan the QR for an externally generated report of the car or follow the link: https://cct-taxatie.classiccartaxaties.nl/frontend/#/?hash=804a87fadd3e&anonymous=false&skip_freetext=true THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK • Built for the US market at Cadillac’s Detroit factory, in 1977 • Previously based in Minnesota, purchased from family member • The car was imported and registered in the Netherlands in 2012 • From here the vendor has been kept in original condition, with odd jobs and maintenance keeping it in good shape • The the car has been a non-smoking vehicle from new • Car indicates 77,146 miles on a five-figure odometer • The vendor reports this has being an authenticated mileage • This appears to be supported by the car's condition • Valid Technical Inspection until October 2024 (mandatory in Holland) • Partial service history included in the sale, invoices during current ownership available • Paperwork file includes: Original driver's manual, Original certificate of ownership, Consumer information booklet, Original service manual and Original parts catalogue, but also the Fisher body service manual and Original promotional materials, Original accessories catalogue, Original warranty card, addressed to the car's first owner THE INTERIOR • Highly original white leather interior, the upholstery is in good condition with no meaningful wear • Wood-effect trim to the dashboard and door panels • Carpets are in fine fettle with no rips or tears • Cracking to the right-hand passenger door armrest and racking to the right passenger armrest in the rear • Headlining has been renewed recently with USA-Sourced, original fabric • Fitted to a very high standard by professional upholsterer • Laminated, tinted glasswork throughout • Green sun-block bar at the top level of the windscreen • Wood effect trim is in good standing throughout with no chips or cracks • Dashboard is in excellent condition with a mid-blue surround • Period instruments all appear original and in excellent order • We can’t spot any faults with any of the switches or knobs • Steering wheel is original and matches flawlessly with the dashboard surround • Luxury features include: - Fully functional Cruise Control • Full air conditioning - in need of a service • Original AM/FM Radio and aix-way electrically powered front bench, both in need of service • Five (!) cigarette lights and plenty of ashtrays, all clean and unused • Plenty of attractive Cadillac branding • Centre armrests to the front and rear • Power windows • Courtesy lights in the doors • Tilt & telescope steering wheel • Rear opera lamps • Guide-matic headlight control (in need of servicing) THE EXTERIOR • Highly presented, original white paintwork with matching vinyl roof covering • Unrestored vehicle, in original factory condition • Bodywork in good order with no major signs of damage • The righthand door has undergone a repair at some stage in the car's life, due to suspected light damage • The righthand front fender has thin paint, as do some other spots - mainly due to polishing • Ultimately, however, the paint and bodywork all presents very well • Chromework is exceptional, and there’s plenty of it • Big chrome bumpers and grilles all present really well • Original Cadillac branding throughout • Glasswork and lenses are in all excellent condition • Vinyl roof is in excellent order with no damage or discolouring • Original Cadillac-branded wheels, backed by branded mudflaps that are in good order • Shod in a full set of white-lined tyres that have plenty of tread • The tyres are 'almost new' • Underneath, the car is in excellent order, no corrosion whatsoever underneath • The electric antenna needs a service • Luxury options include: - Insect protecting shield (currently removed, but included in sale) • Cornering lights • Operating lights on both front fenders (and inside above rear window) • Accent striping along body and wheel arches THE MECHANICS • Powered by the superb 7.0L V8 powerplant with central 4 BBL-Carbs, Cadillac's 425 cu in engine • Turbo-Hydra-matic Transmission • Recent mechanical work includes: - Front and rear brakes renewed, including brake pads, shoes, cylinders and calipers • Main brake cylinder replaced to original spec • Exhaust system completely renewed, including the fitting of a catalyser • Radiator replaced with a new core, as well the heater system radiator • New rear shocks • Oil and air filters replaced • New spark plugs throughout • New oil and cooling fluid • Front torsion bar rubbers have been replaced, together with the stabilizers • Hood engine bay insulation has been renewed • The car is reportedly starting, running, shifting and breaking well with no issues • Current Mandatory Technical Inspection is valid until late 2024 • The vendor has some spare parts available on request An comprehensive Inspection report is available (Use QR-code last picture) The car is located in Tubbergen, the Netherlands. ‘It is advisable to view the vehicle before bidding to avoid disappointment afterwards. 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