1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
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Cadillac has always been the pinnacle of American luxury, but 1959 may have been Cadillac's pinnacle of American design. This massive two door sedan features a chrome grill dressed with jewel-like teeth spanning the front between dual headlamps on each side. The chrome trim is liberally applied from front to back including trim along the hood, each side, and topping each fin. Perhaps the most recognizable American design feature: the fin, made it's debut in 1948 by Cadillac. The fins stuck around and hit their peak of style in 1959. Projecting from each rear tailfin is a set of two bullet shaped tail lights. These lights have been used by hot rodders and custom motorcycle builders for their unique yet recognizable look. This particular '59 Coupe DeVille is dressed in Seminole Red with all the chrome trim in great condition. It sits on the proper wide white wall tires which scream the 1950s. In the era of suburban sprawl and expansion in America, everyone wanted a large sedan with a comfortable ride and plenty of room to pile the family into the bench seat interior. With gasoline selling for $0. 30/gallon in 1959, it's no surprise this luxury sedan comes with...