Cadillac Seville
The 1975 Seville was somewhat shocking to Cadillac purists as the first downsized Caddy ever, but it was a brilliant move by the company and one of the best US-built sedans of the late ’70s. After the time from 1970-1977 was marked by big land yachts and heavy cruisers, Cadillac realized that the market had turned to more agile and precise foreign cars like the Mercedes W116 S Class. So it decided to introduce a smaller, more modern car that was every bit a Cadillac.
The 1975 Seville was the perfect car for the time and sales exceeded expectations. It was elegant, perfectly sized, and reasonably powerful. It also came with a long list of options and trim choices, including an attractive Slantback body style and even a Gucci-themed trim package (via Hemmings).