Basic information and history

The 1989 Cadillac Seville represents the more continental, compact, front-wheel drive era of Cadillac's luxury sedans. This generation combined a transverse V8 concept with a four-speed automatic transmission, high comfort, and advanced electronics of the time. For 1989, the model generally featured the updated 4.5-liter V8 with sequential injection and a chassis intended to provide more European road-holding character than previous Seville generations.

This Cadillac Seville is Swedish-sold, has had a total of 12 owners since new, 8 of whom were private individuals, and is stated by the seller to be well equipped. The odometer reading is stated to be 238,945 km and can be guaranteed. The car has recently been inspected and serviced, and according to the seller, the windshield has been replaced with a nice original windshield. The entire car has recently been painted two-tone and polished.

Interested parties are invited to bring photos. Documentation can be shown on site.

Equipment and options

• Well equipped, according to the seller
• Typical equipment features for the Seville MY1989 include power seats, leather upholstery, automatic climate control, cruise control, power windows and power mirrors.

Known fixes and improvements according to the seller :

• The entire car has been recently repainted and polished.
• New windshield
• Replaced headliner
• New brakes
• Major service performed with engine oil, transmission oil and filter, as well as driveline inspection

Condition

Body and exterior : The car has recently been repainted from burgundy to two-tone gold and burgundy, but there are visible drips, paint cracks and in places the paint has peeled off. The masking around the handles, moldings and fender edges is inadequate. The original paint has several marks on the hood, roof and trunk lid. Some light rust is present. The chrome, headlight lenses and emblems are considered good, with the remark that the trunk lid emblem needs to be secured better. The window moldings are dry and many have cracked. The left door molding is loose and is included for reassembly. The glass is generally in good condition and the windshield has recently been replaced.

Interior : The headliner has recently been replaced. The attachment is faulty and the roof is stained. The leather upholstery has several dry cracks and the leather on the right front seat needs seam repair. The rear seat is stained. The imitation wood panels have cracked and peeled. The steering wheel is rated by the seller to be in about 80 percent condition and the buttons are said to look fresh. The ventilation grille by the windshield is cracked.

Tires and rims : The tires are Michelin studded and are stated to be in approximately 80 percent condition. The rims show oxidation spots and some scuff marks.

Mechanics and function : The engine is reported to be in good condition. The gearbox and driveline are working as they should according to the seller. The brakes are new. The car has been recently inspected and serviced.

Service history

According to the seller, a major service has been performed at Bil House in Arlandastad. The work is said to have included engine oil, transmission oil and filters, as well as a driveline service. The time and mileage of the service are not specified in the documentation. The seller states that previous service records, history or receipts are available. Speculators are advised to review the documentation on site.

Summary

A 1989 Cadillac Seville with the period-typical combination of front-wheel drive and V8, recently refreshed with two-tone paint, new windshield and replaced headliner. Brakes and oil and filter service have been recently performed. Some detail finishing remains. The odometer reading is stated at 238,945 km and is stated to be guaranteed by the seller. Overall, an interesting example for the enthusiast looking for a late 80s Seville with recent work to cruise around in.