The Cadillac DeVille nameplate has a long history behind it, with a total of eight generations coming and going over the years. Now, this unique example previously owned by actor and comedian Tim Allen is up for grabs in a new online auction.
Tim Allen is best known for his role as Tim “The Toolman” Taylor on the sitcom Home Improvement, with other roles including the voice of Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story and a starring role in the sci-fi comedy Galaxy Quest. Allen is also a car enthusiast, having previously competed in endurance racing for performance tuner Saleen Automotive, as well as the 24 Hours of Daytona.
Allen’s car collection previously included this 2000 Cadillac Deville DTSi, which has been upgraded with a number of performance bits, making it that much more special. To note, the 2000 model year was the first model year of the redesigned eighth-generation, and is based on the GM G platform.
Finished in Silver, this Cadillac DeVille now rides on a set of aftermarket Konig wheels, sized at 18 inches in diameter. Several of the exterior bits were also upgraded by Tim Allen Design, such as the carbon fiber side skirts, the aluminum grille, and various emblems around the body.
Inside is a gray interior scheme, with features like a sunroof, wood trim, heated seats, and Cadillac’s Night Vision tech.
Motivation is sourced from the 4.6L Northstar V8 engine, rated at 300 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque from the factory. This particular example was equipped with high-compression pistons, ported and polished cylinder heads, a new intake, stainless steel headers, and a Corsa Performance exhaust system, upping output to a claimed 398 ponies.
All of that go is sent to the front wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. The suspension was also upgraded with a 30mm front anti-roll bar, polyurethane bushings, and a four-piston Brembo front brakes with 14-inch rotors
In addition to ownership by Tim Allen, this 2000 Cadillac DeVille was previously on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. Now, it’s up for grabs in a new online auction at cars&bids. The odometer reads 13,400 miles. As of this writing, the highest bid of 20 placed is $31,000.
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But where was the STSi… That is the looker!
I can smell coolant ftom here. 😎
Nice ride!
One would have to really be a mega Tim Allen fan to want this car for that money…while I do generally like Cadillac, I would be scared to death to own and maintain a modified northstar engined-car. Without checking any values, it’s $20k max value to me.
Really surprised that Tim Allen had a sedan the likes of Warren Buffet would drive. Not criticizing the car, Allen or Buffet, but this model and size is for the over 70 crowd.
Allen fits more of the full sized light pickup, Escalade or Tahoe type. The gray color is certainly for seniors. Black interior for LA? Please get me a pastel or beige interior for cool comfy seats when I place my tokus in the seat after being parked on the hot asphalt.
Google Northstar engines . . . Avoid at all costs. Tim is dumping her before she becomes a relentless money drain. The point is reflected in the low mileage, unload before she has a coronary.
But I did enjoy his shows, always a good laugh.
He could afford to replace anything he needed to on that engine.
In this case, he replaced the car itself.
Definitely a cool car if you know it. A lot of haters on here. A lot of creative touches done to this gem.
A lot of folks that couldn’t find their asses with both hands on here. The Northstar is a great engine. Haven’t had any problem with mine except for a crappy catalytic converter.
I had one of these. It was a great car. Maintenance top notch. Roomy, fast speak, heated rear seats. Up until the Northstar puked it’s guts on the highway at 70 mph. It was like a EPA disaster site. The trail of coolant and oil on the highway before it imploded was catastrophic.