Designer and Inspiration:

The Cadillac Seville was designed by Larry Wood. It is based on the first-generation Cadillac Seville (1975-1979), a luxury sedan noted for its controversial "bustle-back" rear styling inspired by classic 1930s Rolls-Royce models.

Historical Context and Production Years:

This casting was first released in 1982 in the mainline series, which corresponds to model 1698-a with Blackwall (BW) wheels.

Unique Aspects:

The casting faithfully replicates the unique and polarizing bustle-back rear trunk design of the real car. It also features a half-vinyl roof texture molded into the metal body. The initial release was in black enamel with pinstriping details on the sides.

Similar Castings:

This is a very distinctive casting due to the unique design of the car it's based on. It's often grouped with other luxury car castings of the era, such as the Mercedes 380 SEL or the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow.

Variations and Special Editions:

Besides the initial black release, it was also issued in white and brown in the mainline. It was given a premium release in the "Real Riders" series in 1983.