After twenty-one years immobile, a 1988 Cadillac DeVille is finally receiving its first wash, revealing a pristine interior despite its dusty exterior. This sixth-generation DeVille showcases Cadillac’s transition to front-wheel drive and features the world’s first transversely mounted V8 engine. With only 33,000 miles on the odometer, it exemplifies a meticulously maintained “garage queen.”
Detailing experts uncover the car’s time capsule-like condition, marveled by its preservation. Despite the challenges posed by rodent infestations and years of neglect, the DeVille’s classic features remain intact and are awaiting restoration. As the team started on the meticulous cleaning process, they uncovered relics from the past, including a box of Mountain Dew cans from 2003 hidden in the trunk.
Through careful restoration efforts, the Cadillac DeVille emerges from its decades-long slumber, its burgundy paint, and pristine interior reminiscent of its glory days on the road.