The 1966 Cadillac lineup provided exceptional comfort, great interior luxury, smoothness and quietness of operation, marvelous ease of handling and, of course, impressive beauty and stature. In 1966, Cadillac continued as one of the world’s most highly regarded luxury automobiles. The “Standard of the World” DeVille models offered the rare combination of fine-car luxury and elegance with a highly individualized flair.

It is reported that this 1966 Cadillac DeVille Convertible was purchased new on May 28, 1966, and remained with the original Carolina-based owner until it was bought out of his estate in 2013 by the consignor. The owner believes that the approximately 36,000 miles on the odometer are original, though the title has not been seen to confirm this thought.

Factory standards were in abundance on the 1966 DeVilles; among these are the strong and steady 429-cid, 340-hp V-8 engine paired to the highly-reliable Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. Additionally, all featured many courtesy lighting features, rear fender skirts, wheel discs, whitewall tires, heater/defroster, remote driver’s sideview mirror; power steering, brakes, six-way seat and windows (including vents on this car). A power top was standard on the convertible.

Among the optional equipment on this fine car is factory air conditioning, Twilight Sentinel, Guide-Matic automatic headlight dimming, tinted glass, power door locks, tilt/telescopic steering wheel, remote trunk release and AM/FM radio. The radio is stated to be in working order and the whitewall tires are reported as “custom designed radial tires.”

Presented in a color noted by the owner to be known as “Carolina Blue” in the region – this is actually code 20 Mist Blue and looks resplendent with its original white leather interior and white convertible top. The Cadillac was cosmetically refreshed and detailed in the mid-2000s and was soon after rewarded with its AACA Junior, Senior and Grand National awards. The Cadillac is further stated to have been correctly detailed on its undercarriage, under the hood and in its spacious trunk. The sale includes a copy of the original bill of sale and “a host of original owner's manuals.”

In 1966, Cadillac produced nearly 197,000 cars across all of its models; of these, 19,200 are listed as DeVille Convertibles. As early as 1979, a source indicates that less than 5,000 were then known to exist.