Chrysler Executive Sedan

Chrysler Executive Sedan 1983 was the inaugural year for Chrysler’s Executive Sedan. This model was on the K-car platform. To get where management wanted the car, it was stretched to fullsize proportions. It had 124″ of wheelbase. That’s 70s Cadillac/Lincoln territory! Powering it was a 2.6L Mitsubishi 2bbl I4 backed with a 3-speed automatic transaxle. […]
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Cadillac Sedan DeVille

Cadillac Sedan DeVille The Sedan DeVille, hence the name, was a 4-door version of the DeVille series. A pillar-less body style was retained through the 1976 model year. Engines and appearance updates were the same as in the Coupe DeVille. So rather than bore you with the same ol’ text, have a look at some […]
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Cadillac Coupe DeVille

Cadillac Coupe DeVille The two-door middle-of-the-line Cadillac for 1973 was massive. It sat on a 130″ long wheelbase and weighed about 5000lbs. The only engine you could get with this thing was an equally impressive 472 CID 4bbl V8. In 1974 the Coupe’s nose received a refreshing. For 1975 the 472 V8 was dropped and […]
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Cadillac Calais

Cadillac Calais The Calais was the entry level Cadillac of its time, even having hand-crank windows at times. Coupe and Sedan styles were both offered. Powering this beast through 1974 was a 472 CID 4bbl V8. For 1974, the Calais received an updated appearance. For 1975, a 500 CID 4bbl V8 was standard in the […]
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Cadillac Eldorado

Cadillac Eldorado The Eldorado was in the third year of its generation as of 1973. The 1974 Eldos shared the same general appearance as the ’73s but received a new grille. Powering this heavy car until 1976 was the Cadillac 500 CID 4bbl V8. The car got a new nose with rectangular headlamps for 1975. […]
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Cadillac Seville

Cadillac Seville The first generation of the Seville was right in the middle of the smog-era— 1975-1979. This car was based on the K-body architecture which itself was based on the X-body (Nova, Omega, etc.) but was on a longer wheelbase and built for a softer ride. It weighed about 600 lbs. more than a […]
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