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Classic car restorer keeps memory of U.S.-Iran relations alive by reviving luxury Cadillacs

  • The 1978 Cadillac Seville was once a symbol of wealth in Iran before the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
  • Restorer Khosro Dahaghin works to restore vintage Sevilles despite scarce parts and U.S. sanctions.
  • The Seville marked a shift for Cadillac as Americans sought smaller European luxury cars.
  • General Motors produced the Seville in Iran from kits shipped from Detroit until the revolution.
  • A restored Seville can sell for $40,000 in Iran, but most remain undrivable under current restrictions.
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