Basic information and history

The Seville STS represents the fourth generation of the Cadillac Seville, a model that at its 1992 launch marked a clear technological shift for the brand. With the Northstar V8 at 4.6 litres, dual overhead camshafts and 32 valves, Cadillac gained a modern, high-revving engine that placed it in an entirely different context compared to the older pushrod engines. The STS, Seville Touring Sedan, was the sportier of the two variants, with firmer suspension, quicker power steering and the stronger engine version paired with a four-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. The 1997 model year is the final year of this generation before the successor model took over, making it an interesting endpoint in the series' development.

The car now offered is sold new in Sweden by ANA and has had three owners in total within the same family (the father's company, the father and the son). The new price with all equipment in 1997 was SEK 920,000! The odometer reads 114,350 km and the seller states that this can be warranted. The vehicle is sold by a private individual, is free of loans and credit, and there is no deductible VAT. According to the seller, the car is in original condition, which is increasingly rare for American premium sedans from this period. One detail worth mentioning is that the car has undergone chassis undercoating treatment with Dinitrol every other year since new, which says a great deal about how it has been cared for under Swedish conditions.

Equipment and options

• CD changer
• Sunroof
• Mobile telephone
• Seven-layer dark blue metallic paint
• New floor mats
• Winter tyres on original rims

According to the seller, the car is in original condition and has not been subjected to any modifications. The recurring Dinitrol undercoating treatment, carried out every other year since new, is the single most important measure beyond regular maintenance. The winter tyres are mounted on original rims and are included in the sale.

Condition

Body and exterior: The body is described as being in excellent condition, as are the windows. The seven-layer deep dark blue metallic paint is stated to hold a good standard.

Interior: The cabin is described throughout as very well preserved. Both the dashboard and headliner are stated to be in excellent condition, and all seat belts function as they should.

Tyres and rims: The seller assesses the tyres and rims to be in excellent condition. The car also comes with a set of winter tyres mounted on original rims.

Mechanics and function: The Northstar engine is described as being in excellent condition and is said to start and run faultlessly. The automatic transmission is said to shift without issue, and the brakes are also assessed to be in excellent condition. The climate control works, as do the audio and media system, the trip meter and the electronics in general. According to the seller, the instrument panel is free of warning lights. The car is drivable as it stands and has passed inspection, most recently carried out on 14 October 2025. The seller states that the car will be inspected again within a few days and will be sold with a fresh inspection.

Service history

The seller states that the car has been fully serviced and that service has been carried out annually at the navy's workshop. However, no documentation in the form of receipts or a service book substantiating the history is available. The regular Dinitrol undercoating treatment every other year since new is included in the maintenance described by the seller. Prospective buyers are recommended to form their own impression of the car's condition by studying the pictures closely.

Summary

A 1997 Cadillac Seville STS sold new in Sweden, in original condition, with 114,350 km on the odometer and with father and son as owners, the son having owned the car for the past 26 years. The car combines the final model year of the fourth-generation Seville with the technically interesting Northstar V8 and the sportier STS tuning. The equipment includes a sunroof, CD changer and the seven-layer deep dark blue metallic paint, and the car comes with winter tyres on original rims. The condition is described as consistently good throughout, the car has passed inspection, and the undercarriage has been treated with Dinitrol every other year since new. The service history cannot be substantiated with paperwork, but maintenance is stated to have been carried out annually.