21. Cadillac Seville
In the 1970s, Cadillac realized the market had turned to more nimble and precise foreign cars, such as the Mercedes W116 S Class. They decided to introduce a smaller, more modern car that was every bit a Cadillac so the market would accept it as such. The answer was the 1975 Seville, the first downsized Caddy and an affordable luxury car. An extremely smart move for the company, it was one of the best U.S. sedans of the late ’70s.
Because the 1975 Seville was the perfect car for the time, sales went beyond Cadillac’s expectations. The Seville was elegant, perfectly sized, and reasonably powerful. Also, it came with a long list of options and trim choices, including the interesting Slantback body style. With its Gucci-themed trim package, it was the perfect ride for a fashion-loving mobster on the rise.