Low-Mileage 1979 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Hits the Market at $22,000

A remarkably preserved 1979 Cadillac Coupe DeVille has surfaced for sale in West Islip, New York, showing just 32,000 miles on the odometer and listed at an ambitious $22,000 on Facebook Marketplace. The car is described as a one-owner example, and photos suggest it has been carefully kept over the decades.

The fifth-generation DeVille, produced from 1977 through 1984, marked a significant shift for Cadillac: it was smaller and lighter than its predecessors, and it represented the final chapter of rear-wheel-drive DeVilles before the model line switched to front-wheel drive. Both two-door and four-door body styles were offered during this run, and the coupe variant remains a distinctive piece of late-1970s American luxury design.

What stands out about this particular car is its condition. The flexible bumper filler material, which is notoriously prone to cracking or falling away on survivors, appears intact and fresh in the photos. The leather seats look nearly new, and the overall color combination inside and out has drawn praise. Under the hood, the car should carry Cadillac’s 425-cubic-inch OHV V8, rated at 180 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque in carbureted form when new, mated to a THM-400 three-speed automatic transmission sending power to the rear wheels.

Some observers have raised questions about whether the car is truly a 1979 model. The steering wheel design, seat patterns, and door panels visible in the photos more closely resemble 1978 specifications, and without a clear look at the grille or taillights, the exact model year remains a point of discussion. The seller says they inherited the vehicle and lack indoor storage space, prompting the sale.

Pricing may be the biggest hurdle. Hagerty places a high value around $12,000 for a car like this, making the $22,000 asking price nearly double the typical benchmark, even accounting for the low mileage. Whether the odometer reading justifies that premium will ultimately be up to a buyer who values originality and preservation over market averages.