In 1977 GM significantly down-sized their full sized cars. The Fleetwood Brougham rode on the same 121.5" wheelbase and were powered by the 425ci V8. This engine was basically a de-bored version of the 472/500 V8 of previous years. Compared with the 1976 Fleetwood Sixty Special Brougham, the Fleetwood Brougham had a wheelbase 11.5" shorter and weighed nearly 900 lb less. The Fleetwood Brougham was considered the top of the line Cadillac but was virtually identical to the lesser Sedan De Ville. Other than the name, the only exterior differences between a Fleetwood Brougham and Sedan De Ville were the hubcaps and the hood ornament and the extension of the vinyl roof through the "b-pillar" giving a more formal look. The interior of the Fleetwood was more plush and offered more features as standard. The 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham you see here is everything that you would expect out of an old school Cadillac … and more! This car shows only 43,079 miles and nearly everything is believed to be original! You will have a hard time finding a car as straight and sound as this one! The car is finished in the original shade of tan with a brown vinyl top and the paint is as beautiful and shiny as the day it rolled off the line in Detroit. All the chrome around the car, including both bumpers, shine bright and have no notable pitting or scratches. The interior of this car is just shy of being immaculate. The brown leather seats are as luxurious as any new Cadillac out on the road today, with no wear marks or anything. The dash board is in excellent, original condition, complete with wood grain. You’ll also find that this Cadillac comes equipped with AC, Cruise Control and Power Windows, just to name a few. Under the hood, you will find a 425ci, 4 barrel carb engine, connected to the automatic transmission. The engine is capable of producing 180 horsepower, making any drive in this Cadillac a smooth one. This beauty also has power steering to make turns with ease and power brakes for quick starts. The original Cadillac wheels are wrapped in newer P225/75SR15 tires that appear to have no signs of dry rot or cracking. The VIN number on the car is 6B69S8Q309310 and the mileage shows 43,079, which is believed to be original.
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