1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The winds of change were filling the sails of Cadillac during the 1970s. Convertible sales had reached an all-time high during the mid-1960s, with as many as one in eight Cadillac owners opting for a convertible, but the demand was waning. Even after the fuel crisis, the rich opulence of Cadillac prevailed, with the 500 cu-in V8 powering numerous cars. A completely new Cadillac was launched in 1977 with overall smaller body dimensions and engine size to increase fuel efficiency. This made 1976 the final year for full-sized luxury with the 500 cu-in engine. Cadillac stood as the lone US manufacturer to offer a convertible in 1976, with decreased demand and concern about government regulations surrounding convertibles, in general, meant that it was dropped for 1977 as well. While convertibles slowly started to be produced again during the 1980s, but they would all pale in comparison to full-sized luxury that is still known as the ‘last convertible ever.’

Highlights

• Powered by the 500 cu-in V8 with optional fuel injection paired with a turbo-hydra-matic automatic transmission

• Finished in Cotillion White with blue accent stripes, a perfect compliment to the White Sierra grain leather with matching dark-blue dashboard and carpeting

• Powered-operated white soft-top for added luxurious ease of operation

• 15-inch wheels with color-matched wheel covers 

• The matching fiberglass convertible top cover makes top-down motoring even more stylish

• The radio has been upgraded with a modern Kenwood head unit

• Retained by the current owner for the last 10 years

• Ideally suited for top-down cruising in total comfort

Features

• Power steering 

• Lamp monitors 

• Power door locks

• Cornering lights

• Soft ray glass

• Power windows

• Cruise control

• Hydra-boost power brakes

• Six-way power seat-adjuster

• Power antenna

• 50/50 dual comfort front seats with individual armrests

• Tilt, telescoping steering wheel

• AM/FM signal-seeking stereo radio 

• Twilight sentinel 

• ‘Guide-Matic’ automatic dimming headlight control

• Delay wipers

• Automatic climate control

Known Flaws

• Minor paint defects near the rear window, on the right rear corner

• The Front right wheel cover has paint imperfections

• The glove box latch is not attached but included 

Included

• Convertible top boot and cover all

• Glove box latch

• Original radio

Ownership History

The current owner of this 1976 Eldorado Convertible has retained the car for the last 10 years and is believed to be only the third caretaker since new. While this car has a five digit odometer that displays only 8,070 miles, it is believed to have rolled over one time covering a total of 108,070 miles.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner for this vehicle.

Contact: Craig Zimmerman   Phone: 586.707.5811  email: craig.zimmerman@broadarrowgroup.com