1957 Cadillac DeVille 365 V8 Engine Automatic

Cadillac's 365 cubic-inch motor fills this engine bay properly with big V8 power. This numbers-matching unit looks fantastically well presented with the blue block and valve covers hiding under the tidy black belts, hoses, and air grabber. The motor fires up readily, and the four-barrel carburetor gives this large hardtop coupe the kind of legs to cruise on the highway. And the dual exhaust has a nice rumble that reminds you of a classic American V8 without jeopardizing the luxury atmosphere. Cadillac pioneered automatic transmissions, and the unit living behind the V8 shifts crisply with that unique Hydramatic feel to it that suggest precision machinery at work. Add in power steering and power brakes, and this makes for an effortless classic cruiser. The final touch are the whitewall tires on the bright Caddy factory wheel covers that complete the black, white, and chrome uniform feeling throughout this impressive classic.