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1976 Cadillac Seville

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1976 Cadillac Seville

Vehicle Details

Make

Cadillac

Model

Seville

Year

1976

Mileage

34,293 miles

VIN

6S69R6Q491924

Body Type

Sedan

Transmission

Automatic

Engine

350ci EFI V8

Description

1976 Cadillac Seville — EFI V8, Silver over Red Leather, 34,294 Miles, Fisher Body Why This Car Is Special The 1976 Cadillac Seville was not a typical American luxury car. It was Cadillac's deliberate answer to the European competition — Mercedes-Benz and BMW specifically — that was beginning to attract buyers who wanted something smaller, tighter, and more refined than the traditional full-size American luxury barges of the era. The Seville launched for the 1975 model year on a shortened Nova platform, but the engineering and interior fit and finish were executed at a level that bore little resemblance to anything else in the GM lineup at the time.

What set the 1976 Cadillac Seville apart from nearly every other American passenger car of its era was the engine under the hood. The Seville was the first American production car since the early 1970s to offer electronic fuel injection as standard equipment. This was not a carburetor with a fancy name — it was a Bosch-derived, electronically controlled fuel injection system that Cadillac engineered onto its 350 cubic inch V8.

At a time when every other domestic car was fighting smog regulations with choked carburetors and compromised fuel delivery, the 1976 Cadillac Seville was metering fuel precisely through electronic injectors. It was genuinely advanced for its time and a significant reason why Cadillac could command a price premium over the rest of the domestic field. The Seville sold well through its first generation, which ran from 1975 through 1979.

First-year production in 1975 was approximately 16,355 units. By 1976, demand had grown and production increased accordingly, confirming that the market responded well to what Cadillac was attempting. The car was built at the Clark Street plant in Detroit under the Fisher Body banner, and the Seville received individual attention and build quality that Cadillac advertised heavily.

This particular 1976 Cadillac Seville presents in silver over a red leather interior and shows 34,294 miles on its odometer — a figure consistent with a car that has been owned carefully and driven sparingly. The VIN decodes to confirm it was assembled as a 1976 model year Seville 4-door sedan with the 350ci EFI V8, built at the Cadillac Clark Street assembly facility. The Fisher Body build plate is present inside the car, an authentication detail that Cadillac collectors and judges look for.

The original owner's brochure is also included with the car. Features List - 350ci Electronic Fuel Injection V8 - Turbo-Hydramatic Automatic Transmission - Automatic Climate Control - Power Front Disc Brakes - Power Steering - Power Windows - Power Door Locks - Power Front Seats - Tilt Steering Wheel - Cruise Control - AM/FM Radio with 8-Track Player - Wire Spoke Wheels - Whitewall Tires - Vinyl Top - Accent Pinstriping - Rear Seat Reading Lights - Fisher Body Build Plate - Original Owner's Brochure - Clean Undercarriage - Dual Exhaust Tips Mechanical The 350 cubic inch V8 in this 1976 Cadillac Seville carries the electronic fuel injection system that made the Seville a landmark car in American automotive history. The system used an electronic control unit to manage fuel delivery based on inputs including engine load, temperature, and throttle position.

The result was more consistent fuel metering than any carburetor could deliver, which translated to improved cold starting, more stable idle, and better response across the throttle range. Under the hood, the distinctive gold air cleaner housing marked 'Electronic Fuel Injection' identifies this car immediately as the real article — not a carbureted car with EFI badging added later. The transmission is the Turbo-Hydramatic automatic, the three-speed unit that Cadillac used during this period, paired here to the 350 in the correct factory configuration.

The undercarriage photographs tell a clear story: the floorpans, frame rails, and structural components are solid and free of the rust and ro

Cadillac Seville Buyer's Guide

Full guide
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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

Cadillac Seville Market Overview

Based on 15 Cadillac Seville listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

15
Listed Now
$22,709
Avg. Asking Price
1958–1988
Year Range
Price Position on Our Site — Average Range
This car: $24,997
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

Test EFI system through cold start, warm idle, and hot restart (1975–1979)
Inspect Nova-platform floor pans and rocker panels for rust
Test all vacuum-operated accessories (windows, locks, climate)
On HT4100 cars: look for white exhaust, overheating history, and verify head bolt condition
Verify A/C function or assess R-12 to R-134a retrofit cost
Inspect leather interior condition — correct color/grain replacement is expensive
Check for diesel engine (identify by badging and exhaust color) — verify complete rebuild if present
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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