17k-Mile 1993 Cadillac Allante

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Raleigh Classic Car Auctions have built a pristine reputation over 26 years of live auctions, as the go-to for the best-of-the-best offerings for car collectors and enthusiasts. Regionally trusted and nationally recognized, Raleigh Classic Car Auctions continues to find low-mile, original examples with documentation annually. The September Special is an offering of 38 premium quality, low-mile and desirable, domestic lots from three private estates offered entirely without reserve. All vehicles are available for in-person inspection at The Raleigh Classic Showroom in Zebulon, NC; 9:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday: 9/15/25-10/3/25 or by appointment.

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Cadillac introduced the Allanté in 1987 as part of General Motors’ ambitious effort to reinvent Cadillac as a global luxury competitor. At the time, Cadillac was under increasing pressure from Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Jaguar in the premium two-seat convertible market, and GM sought to answer with a halo car that combined European styling with American technology. To achieve this, Cadillac partnered with famed Italian design house Pininfarina, which built the Allanté’s bodies at its Turin facility. These were then flown 4,600 miles to Detroit aboard specially outfitted Boeing 747s for final assembly, in a production system famously known as the “Allanté air bridge.” The car featured sleek, modern styling, front-wheel drive, and a focus on comfort and advanced features. Over the years, Cadillac refined the platform, culminating in 1993 with the debut of the Northstar 4.6-liter DOHC V8 producing 295 horsepower — the engine that finally gave the Allanté the performance it deserved. With only 4,670 built for its final year, the 1993 model represents the most powerful, polished, and collectible version of this unique transatlantic collaboration.

This specific Allanté is a low-mileage example showing only 17,578 miles. Originally owned by Buzz Ward, an immediate family member of Val Ward, proprietor of Val Ward Cadillac in Fort Myers, Florida, it benefits from notable provenance directly tied to Cadillac history. Finished in dark burgundy metallic over black leather with a matching black convertible top, it retains its factory presentation.

Under the hood is the desirable 4.6-liter Northstar V8 paired to a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. Comfort and convenience features include dual 8-way power seats with lumbar adjustment, electronic climate control, a power-operated convertible top, AM/FM stereo with CD player and Symphony Sound, cruise control, power windows, power locks, and dual power mirrors. Factory alloy wheels, Soft-Ray glass, and a Cadillac trunk mat round out the original specification.

This Allanté is accompanied by its original Cadillac folio with manuals, dealer paperwork, and a clean Carfax history report. Final-year Allantés are rare, particularly with such low miles.

Highlights

• Offered from The Raleigh Classic Collection

• Final production year for the Allanté

• Showing 17,578 miles

• Powered by the Northstar 4.6-liter DOHC V8 with 295 hp and 290 lb-ft of torque paired to a four-speed automatic transmission

• Originally owned by Buzz Ward, family of Val Ward Cadillac’s proprietor in Fort Myers, FL

• Finished in dark burgundy metallic with black leather interior and matching convertible top

Features

• Power-latching, manually-folding convertible top

• Dual 8-way power seats with lumbar adjustment

• Electronic climate control

• AM/FM stereo with CD player and Symphony Sound

• Cruise control and tilt steering wheel

• Power steering and power brakes

• Power windows and power door locks

• Dual power mirrors

• Cadillac factory alloy wheels

• Cadillac trunk mat

Known Imperfections

• Crack in the left side of the rear bumper

• Paint chips noted in various locations

Included

• Original Cadillac folio

• Owner’s manual

• Paperwork

Ownership History

This car is from one of three private estates, comprising the September Special of the Raleigh Classic Car Collection. This 1993 Cadillac Allanté owned by Buzz Ward, immediate family member of Val Ward, proprietor of Val Ward Cadillac in Fort Myers Florida before it joined The Raleigh Classic Car Collection in 2025.