Old Cadillac ragtops are so cool, hey even age with class. This 1968 Cadillac DeVille convertible is in just the right condition for dramatic entrances, ong road trips, nd high-end summertime fun. White over red is stunning, nd while it isn't a show piece, t is most definitely a show stopper.The important thing to note is that this car has led an easy life and even the chassis is cleaner than you'd expect from a 45-year-old piece. Applied in 2013, he white paint looks dramatic, hich makes the body seem about a mile long thanks to pointed quarter panels that leave no question about what kind of car this is. It looks good even up close, ith a great gloss, ood body fit, nd plenty of chrome trim to dress it up. The crisp lines and forward-canted headlights accentuate the long, ow look and all of it is quite nicely presented, ncluding the flush-fitting fender skirts. Sure, here are a few signs of use here and there, ut for a Cadillac, hat means character, nd this is a car you can drive cross-country without worrying about dust or road rash. In the movies, ou'd see a car like this driven by the hero, guy with his own set of rules who loved the Caddy for what it represented, ot for what it is today. That's a kind of cool you can't restore into a car, t has to be EARNED.If you're looking to make grand entrances, he red interior is your best bet. Like a red bow tie with your tuxedo, t gives the Caddy a playful attitude that still exudes luxury. It has been restored as needed, ith new seat covers and foam in 2013 and the carpets are undoubtedly recent as well, ince they're just too nice to be original in an open car. Other details like the dash and door panels are original, nd everything has a quality, ll-of-a-piece look and feel. Accommodations are first class all the way, ith cold A/C, power front bench, ower windows, ilt wheel, nd an AM/FM stereo radio in the center of the dash. Overhead, here's a recent black convertible top that powers down in seconds and a red boot gives it a finished look. The trunk is surely original, ith a factory mat showing its age and a full-sized spare, ut again, his is only proof that the car has been well-maintained, ot neglected.Cadillac's big 472 cubic inch V8 is luxury car smooth, nd pulls with enough torque to get all that sheetmetal moving with an effortless ease. One of the most reliable powerplants to ever come out of Cadillac factories, t has a smooth, owerful hum thanks to a proper single exhaust system, nd fires up quickly. The block still wears original Cadillac Blue paint, hat's a factory air cleaner up top, nd experts will note options like power steering, ower brakes, nd A/C, hich are always nice to have in your luxury cruiser. The transmission is a rugged TH400 3-speed automatic that shifts properly, etting the big V8 use its torque to get the car moving instead of constantly swapping gears. As I mentioned, he chassis is clean, nd rolls on a set of 235/75/15 whitewall radials wrapped around a set of original hubcaps.A big Cadillac convertible isn't just transportation, t's a lifestyle, nd the imperfections aren't demerits, hey're a bonus. Get your daily dose of cool and call today!