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1976 Cadillac Seville

$17,495

Vehicle Details

Make

Cadillac

Model

Seville

Year

1976

Mileage

57,945 miles

VIN

6S69R6Q509200

Body Type

Convertible

Transmission

Automatic

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Engine

5.7-LITER FUEL-INJECTED V8

Description

1976 Cadillac Milan Roadster For Sale
Ultra-Rare Coachbuilt Luxury Convertible * One of 509 Produced * 57,945 Original Miles
Few automobiles better capture the extravagance and individuality of 1970s American luxury than the Cadillac Milan Roadster. Hand-built during the golden age of custom coachbuilding, the Milan Roadster transformed Cadillac's elegant Seville into one of the most exclusive and distinctive luxury convertibles of its era. Produced by Milan Coach Builders of Simi Valley, California, and masterminded by Milan Daniel, these remarkable automobiles were created for buyers seeking a level of exclusivity unavailable from any factory production car.

Today, with only 509 examples believed to have been produced, the Milan Roadster remains one of the rarest Cadillac conversions ever offered to the public. This highly preserved example shows just 57,945 original miles and retains its distinctive styling, luxury features, and coachbuilt character. The Ultimate Coachbuilt Conversion
Each Milan Roadster began life as a brand-new Cadillac Seville before undergoing a dramatic transformation by skilled craftsmen.

The conversion process included:
Shortening the wheelbase
Converting the vehicle from a four-door sedan into a two-door roadster
Removing approximately 400 pounds of weight
Re-engineering the body and structure for convertible use
Hand-finishing the completed automobile to luxury-car standards
The conversion alone added an estimated $15,000 to $18,000 to the cost of a new Cadillac Seville, making the Milan Roadster one of the most expensive and exclusive custom luxury cars of its time. Power & Performance
Under the hood sits Cadillac's smooth and dependable 5.7-liter fuel-injected V8 engine, delivering the effortless performance and refined driving experience expected from a luxury automobile of this caliber. Mechanical and driving highlights include:
5.7L fuel-injected Cadillac V8
Power steering
Power disc brakes
Smooth automatic transmission
Comfortable touring ride quality
The car starts, runs, and drives with the quiet confidence that made Cadillac the standard of American luxury.

Exterior & Design
Finished in elegant Silver/Gray paint accented by a custom hand-painted stripe, this Milan Roadster presents beautifully and showcases the dramatic proportions that made these coachbuilt Cadillacs so distinctive. Exterior highlights include:
Coachbuilt two-door roadster conversion
Silver/Gray exterior finish
Custom hand-painted accent stripe
Period-correct turbine-style ET mag wheels
Classic whitewall tires
Original parade boot included
California heritage vehicle
With its long hood, formal styling, and open-air design, the Milan Roadster commands attention wherever it goes. Interior & Luxury Features
The luxurious red interior perfectly complements the exterior and reflects the opulent style of the era.

Interior features include:
Rich red upholstery
Red checkered carpeting
Tilt and telescoping wood-grain steering wheel
Power windows
Factory analog dash clock
Working power antenna
Cold air conditioning
Full Cadillac luxury appointments throughout
The cabin offers a unique blend of handcrafted exclusivity and traditional Cadillac comfort. Provenance & Preservation
This particular Milan Roadster benefits from its California origins, helping preserve the body and undercarriage from the corrosion often associated with East Coast vehicles. Additional highlights include:
Approximately 57,945 original miles
California vehicle history
Original parade boot included
Highly preserved example
Rare coachbuilt Cadillac conversion
Summary
Rare, distinctive, and unmistakably 1970s, this 1976 Cadillac Milan Roadster represents a unique opportunity to acquire one of the most unusual and collectible Cadillac conversions ever produced.

With its coachbuilt heritage, low original mileage, California history, luxurious appointments, and striking presentation, this Milan Roadster is equally at home in a private collection, concours display, or weekend touring event. A true conversation piece and a seldom-seen example of American custom luxury at its most ambitious. For Sale By Owner Located In West Babylon, NY 11704
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Trim: Roadster For Sale
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Cadillac Seville Buyer's Guide

Full guide

Sarah Whitfield

Pre-War Classics

1975–1985

~3 min read

Updated Apr 2026

Cadillac's sophisticated answer to Mercedes-Benz — the 1975–1979 Seville is a compact American luxury masterpiece that remains elegantly undervalued.

This guide covers

✓ 8-point inspection checklist

✓ Common issues & what to avoid

✓ In-person inspection guide

✓ Market pricing by year & condition

✓ 3 FAQs answered

✓ History & fun facts

Read the Full Seville Buyer's Guide

Cadillac Seville Market Overview

Based on 14 Cadillac Seville listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

Listed Now

$22,689

Avg. Asking Price

1958–1988

Year Range

Price Position on Our Site — Average Range

This car: $17,495

Low: $6,495 High: $54,995

Transmission Distribution

Automatic 93% ◄

Condition Distribution

Excellent 7%

Good 7%

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Cadillac Seville Buyer's Guide

The Cadillac Seville represents Cadillac's most significant strategic pivot since the postwar era: a deliberate, sophisticated answer to the import luxury threat from Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Smaller, lighter, and more refined than any Cadillac before it, the Seville proved that American luxury could adapt to the 1970s energy crisis without sacrificing prestige. Today it is an affordable, elegant classic that rewards the discerning buyer who looks past badge snobbery.

What to Check Before Buying

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Test EFI system through cold start, warm idle, and hot restart (1975–1979) —

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Inspect Nova-platform floor pans and rocker panels for rust —

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Test all vacuum-operated accessories (windows, locks, climate) —

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On HT4100 cars: look for white exhaust, overheating history, and verify head bolt condition —

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Verify A/C function or assess R-12 to R-134a retrofit cost —

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Inspect leather interior condition — correct color/grain replacement is expensive —

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Check for diesel engine (identify by badging and exhaust color) — verify complete rebuild if present —

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Confirm trunk and interior dry — no water intrusion from roof or quarter windows —

Common Issues

The Bendix EFI on first-generation cars needs attention on most survivors — hot-start issues and lean surge are common. HT4100 head gaskets and head bolt thread pull-out are the defining problem of 1982–1984 cars — many have been poorly repaired. Diesel V8s require complete rebuilds if not recently done. Nova-based structure rusts in the usual floor and rocker locations.

What to Look For

The ideal Seville is a first-generation 1977–1979 car in a classic color combination — Cotillion White/Antique Saddle or Firethorn Red/Antique Parchment — with a sorted EFI system and dry, rust-free structure. These cars are still regularly found as estate vehicles with modest mileage and careful ownership. Avoid any car described as 'just needs the engine sorted' on HT4100 generations.

Price Guide

First-gen 1976–1979: $6,000–$12,000 driver; $14,000–$20,000 detailed. 1980–1981 bustle-back: $5,000–$14,000. 1982–1985 HT4100: $3,000–$8,000 (engine risk makes higher prices unjustifiable without specialist documentation). EFI rebuild budget: $800–$1,500.

Did You Know?

The Seville was the only American car with standard electronic fuel injection when it debuted in 1975. Its Nova platform underpinnings were the worst-kept secret in Detroit, yet the execution was so convincing that Road & Track compared it favorably to the Mercedes-Benz 280S. The bustle-back 1980 design was inspired by Hooper-bodied Rolls-Royces of the 1940s and 1950s — a direct reference to British coachbuilding tradition.

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