1979 Cadillac Special Edition Custom Phaeton

Available late in 1978 was the Custom Phaeton coupe and sedan. The Phaeton top was suppose to reflect styling reminiscent of the classic Cadillac convertible, right down to authentic-looking welts and stitching. The Phaeton coupe featured reduced quarter windows, plus a brushed chrome moulding with flush-mounted opera lamps and Cadillac crest. Phaeton script could be found on each rear quarter panel as identification. The car also featured wire wheel discs, accent striping, 45/55 dual comfort seats and leather seating surfaces with a matching leather trimmed steering wheel. The custom Phaeton sedan was similar to the Phaeton coupe in distinctive features. Colors for 1978 were Cotillion White, Platinum or Arizona Beige (with a contrasting top). Pricing was set at $1,929 above the Coupe/Sedan DeVille's $10,444/10,668 base price. In 1979, the Phaeton package returned and it could be ordered in one of the following combinations: Cotillion White with a Dark Blue roof and a White interior Slate Firemist with a Black roof and an Antique Slate Gray interior Western Saddle Firemist with a dark Brown roof and an Antique Saddle interior The Phaeton package could be ordered for $2,029 above the Coupe/Sedan DeVille's $11,139/11,493 base price. On the right are pictures of a Phaeton that was auctioned on E-bay. This particular one is a 1978 model and it was listed as one of only 400 made.