Stretching out nearly 20 feet in length, the 1964 Cadillac DeVille convertible was the very definition of luxury in its era. In the below video, the crew of popular web series “Big Muscle” takes this land cruiser out for a spin on the Pacific Coast Highway and discover that this 50+ year old DeVille can keep pace with the hot-rods, while offering all the class and creature comfort associated with the vintage Cadillac.
This particular Caddy has over 600 hp under the hood, thanks to a 468 cubic-inch big block engine with a 671 blower on top. The ‘64 DeVille was loaded with every luxury a driver could desire, like power everything, rear passenger ashtrays and cigarette lighters, steel bezels with lights that illuminate where rear passengers would exit, and an interior loaded with stainless steel trim. These luxuries may not compare with a lot of what’s available today, but back in ‘64, this car was as much a statement about the owner as it was the manufacturer.
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Ron Dean has owned this Caddy for more than 15 years, and drives it nearly every day. He has replaced the engine twice, and repainted it twice; first a cherry red, followed by jet black with cartoon flames on the sides. It is distinctive, and a force to be reckoned with!
According to Thrillist, the Cadillac DeVille was in production for more than 50 years: 1949-2005. The 1964 in the video was part of a second generation that received a restyle and re-engineering in 1961. Standard equipment on the ‘64 included power brakes and steering, automatic transmission, dual-backup lights, duel-speed wipers, outside rearview mirror, vanity mirror, wheels discs, windshield washer, oil filter, power windows and 2-way power seats. The original engine was a 429 cubic-inch V8 with 340 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque, and the transmission the new 4-speed turbo Hydra-Matic.
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