Cadillac DeVille

1971 to 1976 · Sedan

A 1971 Cadillac DeVille cost $5,654 new. Over the past 12 months, 14 have sold publicly at a median of $11,750. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $21,800. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $5,200 to $51,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$21,800
High confidence · $7K to $31K
Down 41.3% over 12 months
Median · 12 mo
$11,750
Sales · 12 mo
14
Original MSRP
$5,654Up 286% since new

The market

Every recorded 1971 Cadillac DeVille sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$25,750 · 18,000 mi · Firethorn
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$10k$20k$30k$40k$50kJun 2019202120222023202420252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $22k
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50 sales · 10 unsoldmedian $12kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest 1971 Cadillac DeVille sales with photographs
1971 Cadillac DeVille, sold Sep 2026

Sold $29,000

1974 · Dynasty Red · 8,000 mi
Sep 13, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1971 Cadillac DeVille, sold Aug 2026

Sold $10,500

1972 · Cotillion White · 50,400 mi
Aug 31, 2026 · Hagerty Marketplace
1971 Cadillac DeVille, sold Aug 2026

Sold $8,250

1972 · Cotillion White · 55,800 mi
Aug 31, 2026 · Hagerty Marketplace
1971 Cadillac DeVille, sold Aug 2026

Sold $5,200

1972 · Sable Black
Aug 24, 2026 · Cars & Bids
1971 Cadillac DeVille, sold Aug 2026

Sold $26,250

1976 · Dunbarton Green · 15,000 mi
Aug 17, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1971 Cadillac DeVille, sold Aug 2026

Sold $21,000

1972 · Russet Firemist · 45,000 mi
Aug 7, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Specifications

Engine
V8, 8.2L
Power
345 hp
Torque
480 lb-ft
0 to 60
9.8 s
Top speed
115 mph
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Original MSRP
$5,654

Common questions

How much does a Cadillac DeVille cost?

A 1971 Cadillac DeVille cost $5,654 new. Over the past 12 months, 14 have sold publicly at a median of $11,750. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $21,800. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $5,200 to $51,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1971 Cadillac DeVille worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $21,800, down 41.3% over the past 12 months. That sits above the $11,750 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. Confidence is high: 14 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Cadillac DeVille a good investment?

It has appreciated 286% against its $5,654 list price. Values are down 41.3% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $5,200 to $51,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Cadillac DeVille have sold?

Shifty has 51 public sales of the Cadillac DeVille on file. The earliest was on Jun 17, 2019.

What is the most expensive Cadillac DeVille sold?

The highest public sale on file is $51,000, on Aug 29, 2023, with 3,800 mi.

What has a Cadillac DeVille sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $25,750Oct 10, 2026Firethorn · 18,000 mi
  • $29,000Sep 13, 2026Dynasty Red · 8,000 mi
  • $10,500Aug 31, 2026Cotillion White · 50,400 mi

About the 1971 Cadillac DeVille

The 1971-1976 Cadillac DeVille represents the twilight of Detroit's excess era, though calling it a sports car stretches definitions considerably. These land yachts epitomized American luxury with their pillow-soft ride, acres of leather, and commanding presence. The '71-'73 models packed Cadillac's legendary 472 or 500-cubic-inch V8s producing around 365 horsepower, while later years saw power drops due to emissions regulations. What makes these DeVilles collectible today is their unapologetic grandeur, 20-foot lengths, distinctive fender skirts, and interiors that could double as living rooms. The convertible variants, discontinued after 1976, are particularly sought after. While not sports cars in any traditional sense, these Cadillacs offer something modern luxury cars can't: genuine presence and old-school American craftsmanship. Clean examples with original interiors command respect at shows, representing an era when bigger truly was better.

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