1966 Cadillac DeVille

1966 Cadillac dEVille Convertible - EV Custom SEMA Show Car - 1 of a Kind!

Here is one of the most unique 1966 Cadillacs on the road, as it is fully electric with 1,000 ft-lbs of torque. This custom, one-off car was built by Legacy EV for SEMA in 2021 to showcase the possibilities of converting classic cars into electric vehicles. They built this car from the ground up as a showpiece for their company. This car has received extensive press coverage worldwide and is well-known in the car scene as a pioneer in the industry. Just Google "1966 Cadillac dEVille EV custom" to find pages of articles, press releases, news segments, and more about this car.

This is a very beautiful car with a unique look that stops traffic and turns heads. During the restoration, it was finished in bright white with a striking red interior. The stance comes from a fully adjustable, computerized air ride system sitting on custom-made, one-off 20-inch billet aluminum wheels designed to resemble the original Cadillac hubcaps, and it even has floating Cadillac center caps. All the chrome and trim have been redone to look like new.

Now, this is where the car gets very interesting: it is powered by a 394 hp (292.5 kW) electric motor with 1,000 ft-lbs of torque, mated to a 1-speed automatic transmission. An NMC lithium-ion battery pack (55 kWh) powers three inline Hyper9 Motors featuring a Synchronous Reluctance Internal Permanent Magnet Motor (SRIPM) controlled by SmartView Motor software. The Hyper9 has a power-to-weight ratio of 0.73 kW/lb (or 0.97 hp/lb), more than any other motor in its class, and boasts 95% efficiency. The car has a range of an estimated 100 miles on a fully charged battery, as per the company that built it.

You now have a chance to own an awesome piece of automotive history and a true conversation starter at any car event. This is the lowest price this car has ever been on the market for and is a great deal for its next owner. A little over a year ago, this car was priced at $294,000 by the builder, Legacy EV. In January, it sold at Barrett-Jackson for a fraction of the build cost and at a huge loss to the company. My client purchased the car at the auction among many others that weekend. I took delivery of the car for him and stored it for the past few months. Since then, his interests have changed, and he has asked me to sell it for him, yet still at a fraction of the build cost. Don't wait on this one!

Highlights:

1966 Cadillac DeVille Convertible EV Custom
Known as “dEVille,” built for the SEMA Show in 2021
Converted to fully electric by Legacy EV in Tempe, AZ
Three electric motors producing 394 hp and 1,000 ft-lbs of torque
1-speed automatic transmission
NMC lithium-ion battery pack
Fully adjustable Airlift air ride system
One-off, custom-made 20-inch Billet EVOD wheels
Floating Cadillac center caps
White wall tires
Custom Dakota Digital gauges
Custom pearl steering wheel by PearCraft
Upgraded power front wheel disc brakes
Custom LED headlights and taillights
Power top and power windows
Full custom sound system
Plus so much more...

Current Condition:

Fully restored by Legacy EV in 2021.
Bright white paint finish done by Burges Customs. The paint shows beautifully, with a couple of small imperfections, which are shown in the video. There are two small dings on the left front fender.
Interior was completely redone during the restoration.
The white soft top is older but functions as it should. The header bar of the top has some slight damage, causing the top to bind a bit in the up position, but with a little help, it functions well.
The power windows only work for the driver's door. The window tracks need attention as all the windows require assistance to close properly. This is a fairly easy repair with new window rollers.
The speedometer does not work.
The transmission does not have "park" connected. To prevent the car from moving after parking, the current method is to lay it on the ground with the air ride, and it won't move.
The sun visors are loose when installed, so they are not currently on the car but are included.
The windshield has a small crack at the top in the visor section, but it is hardly noticeable.
The car just needs an extra 2% of work to be in tip-top shape, or leave it as it is and drive it.
The company said they put about 1,500 miles on the car, but the speedometer only shows about 40, most likely due to it being replaced.
The underside is nice and clean, and was detailed during the restoration.
It runs and drives very nicely.
It has all redone chrome and trim that shines like a diamond.
All the weather stripping was replaced.
It's a very fun cruiser and really has a futuristic feel, having no rumble of the engine or gears shifting.

Contact Us:

Don't miss this opportunity to own an awesome car and one of the most unique classic Cadillacs on the market. If you have any additional questions, please call Bobby at 480-226-4018. We can assist with shipping quotes and arrangements. We also welcome international buyers. The car is located in beautiful, sunny Scottsdale, AZ.