81 Cadillac Seville

Grzegorz

Member since
October 2020
From: Warsaw Poland

81 Cadillac Seville

Posted by Grzegorz on Monday, November 9, 2020 10:29 AM

Here is my new 1/24 Seville.

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JohnnyK

Member since
March 2015
From: Close to Chicago

Posted by JohnnyK on Monday, November 9, 2020 12:27 PM

Very nice build! That is one very bizarre car. I don't know what Mitchell was thinking of when he designed that car. This is also the car that used an ill-fated diesel engine. Also, it used the V8-6-4 variable displacement engine.

Your comments and questions are always welcome.

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Mrchntmarine

Member since
October 2016
From: Louisiana Gulf South

Posted by Mrchntmarine on Monday, November 9, 2020 1:47 PM

I like it. Didnt know it had diesel but do remember the 8-6-4. I think my dad had a Brougham model w/ that 8/6/4/ too.... I like the paint job - nice! And i thought painting hull lines was tough - this looks a little tricky too. Good work.

Keep on modeling!

All the best,

William

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BUCKY

Member since
October 2020
From: Tennessee

Posted by BUCKY on Monday, November 9, 2020 1:58 PM

A fine replica of an unusual looking automobile. Looks like the designer was going for the 30's look in the back section, there! Lincoln Continental, and Chrysler Imperial had a similar design along that same time period. Well done on this one, sir!!

Building models since 1963.

Taking up space on the bench: '53 Ford Pace Car, '58 Impala, '63 Boss Nova, '67 FOOSE Dodge, '67 Puma GT, '72 Dodge Van, '73 Mustang, Dodge V-100

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JohnnyK

Member since
March 2015
From: Close to Chicago

Posted by JohnnyK on Monday, November 9, 2020 7:41 PM

Regarding the diesel. GM tried to make a diesel engine on the cheap by converting the Oldsmobile 350 cu. in. gas engine into a diesel. The result was broken crankshafts, connecting rods and head bolts.

Your comments and questions are always welcome.

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Grzegorz

Member since
October 2020
From: Warsaw Poland

Posted by Grzegorz on Friday, November 13, 2020 9:04 AM

...as i remember this was a first Caddy offered a diesel engine, as a standard.Thanks

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Tanker-Builder

Member since
October 2019
From: New Braunfels, Texas

Posted by Tanker-Builder on Friday, November 13, 2020 9:12 AM

Hi Guy!

I like the Caddy! I always felt they should've added at least a Imperial False wheel in the trunk lid. The original looked kind of plain when viewed from behind. It looks like they went to break and forgot to add that feature to the trunk Lid.

The engine was weird too. not just the 8-6-4, But also that sick application of an Olds engine to base the diesel on!