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Rare 1978 Cadillac Seville Milan Convertible Up For Sale In Charlotte: Video

One of the more bizarre-looking vehicles to emerge from the custom car world of the Seventies, the Cadillac Seville Milan started life as a standard Cadillac Seville before Milan Coach Builders of California removed 18 inches of wheelbase and made other modifications to create.

Now, one of the approximately 500 Seville Milans produced is up for sale at Streetside Classics – in this case, a 1978 Seville Milan Roadster Convertible originally converted to a Milan in Mexico.

Side view of the 1979 Cadillac Seville Roadster Convertible.

Riding on 17-inch front and 18-inch rear Ridler polished chrome wheels, the rare 1978 Cadillac Seville Milan for sale here features a gleaming finish of Maroon exterior paint paired with a maroon cloth top of almost exactly the same tint. The car has the unusual abbreviated look created when the Seville’s wheelbase was shortened from 114 inches to 96 inches as part of the customization process.

The interior appears to be as pristine as the exterior paintwork and chrome, with a digital gauge cluster, premium audio system, and a custom three-spoke steering wheel that is tilt-adjustable. The seats and trim feature an alligator pattern with ample buckskin accenting, creating a striking contrast between the orange-brown leather and maroon carpet.

Rear three quarters view of the 1979 Cadillac Seville Roadster Convertible.

Under the hood and its startling bulge is a Chevrolet 383 cubic-inch V8 engine, with horsepower and torque as well as the exact engine involved unspecified. A four-speed automatic transmission handles cog swaps, while stopping power is provided by four-wheel Wilwood disc brakes and a Borla exhaust system provides a deep, rumbling exhaust note.

The odometer reads 1,739 miles, but the actual mileage on the Cadillac Seville Milan Convertible is unknown. Other features include power steering and windows, a “cold” air conditioner, Bluetooth radio, and seat belts, indicating that quite a few upgrades have been made to this vehicle since its original conversion.

You can watch a nearly three-minute video of the Cadillac Seville Milan, getting a live view of its exterior and interior along with some exhaust sound, here:

Streetside Classics describes the Seville as “something rare, engaging, and original,” and claims that it provides a “blend of elegance and performance,” which is one of several possible points of view on this Seventies oddity. Please let us and your fellow readers know if you agree, and if you think the asking price of $29,995 is fair, in the comments below.

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Comments

  1. The word “FUGLY” comes to mind.
    Maybe $29.95 if they deliver it for FREE!

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    1. Two words= Butt Ugly!!!

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  2. Can I get a refund if they “BOO” me going down the road!!!

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  3. WTF!! As the video panned around from the rear to the passenger side I saw a quick glimpse of a 65 GTO

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    1. Looks like something from facebook marketplace wtf !

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  4. It looks better with the top down

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  5. AZtex no longer holds ugliest title.

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  6. Where is the “flush handle” on this tiolet?

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  7. $2.00

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  8. In the form in which it is presented in these photos, the maximum price for it is HALF (!!!) of the requested amount!
    And it’s clear WHY… …!

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  9. Someone ruined a great Cadillac when they built this eyesore.

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  10. No Hope with Dooe!

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  11. Let’s start the Damn Bid…

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  12. Some things are best left alone as is.

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  13. The Cadillac Seville Milan conversion was highly criticized, but it was still a lovely automobile. I can’t believe someone absolutely TRASHED, this car. It will probably cost $29,995 to restore it back to it’s original beauty. I’m shocked at how some people could have such poor taste.

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  14. Homer Simpson’s Cadillac.

    Shame as an original mint-condition 1978 Seville might be worth it. This thing? Don’t want it at any price; rare doesn’t mean it’s valuable.

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  15. .

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  16. Perfect in every way.

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