1966 Cadillac DeVille

This 1966 Cadillac DeVille convertible was refurbished and modified with an electric drivetrain by Legacy EV of Tempe, Arizona, for display at the 2021 SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Known as “dEVille,” the car is powered by a trio of electric motors paired with a single-speed automatic transmission as well as a 55kWh lithium-ion battery pack and SmartView motor software. It is finished in white with a matching power-operated soft top over red upholstery, and additional equipment includes an air spring suspension, power-assisted front disc brakes, and 20″ EVOD billet wheels with floating center caps as well as LED lighting, power windows, a retro-style digital stereo, and a custom mother-of-pearl steering wheel. This EV-powered DeVille was purchased by the current owner in 2024, and it is now offered on dealer consignment with an Arizona title. The car is said to have been repainted in white by Burgess Autoworks of Vancouver, Washington, in 2021. Chrome brightwork was also re-plated at that time, and equipment includes LED headlights and taillights, a power-operated white top, a red boot cover, and fender skirts. There is a crack in the windshield, dings are noted on the left fender, and the top requires assistance when being raised. The 20″ EVOD billet wheels feature floating Cadillac-crest center caps and are mounted with Falken whitewall radial tires. The car was outfitted with an Airlift Performance air spring suspension with a digital controller mounted between the front seats. Braking is provided by power-assisted front discs and rear drums. The cabin was re-trimmed in red upholstery during the refurbishment, and it features front and rear bench seats along with a color-matched dashpad and carpets. White and red door panels are fitted, and additional equipment includes a retro-style head unit, power-operated windows, and front and rear lap belts. The power windows are controlled exclusively by the driver-door switches, and the selling dealer notes that the window tracks will require service. The sun visors are not attached. A custom mother-of-pearl steering wheel sourced from Pearlcraft frames a Dakota Digital instrument cluster housing a 120-mph speedometer that does not work. The digital odometer shows 40 miles, and the selling dealer estimates approximately 1,500 miles were added since the EV conversion. Total mileage is unknown. Power comes from a trio of Hyper9 electric motors featuring a Synchronous Reluctance Internal Permanent Magnet Motor (SRIPM) for a combined output of 292.5 kW. They are controlled by SmartView software and powered by a 55kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The car is said to have been serviced by Legacy EV under current ownership. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a single-speed transmission. The car is not equipped with a Park gear.