60-Years-Family-Owned 1966 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

Description

NOW OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The Eldorado stands as one of the most elegant expressions of Cadillac’s Fleetwood-bodied personal luxury cars. As the final year of the rear‑wheel‑drive Eldorado convertible, the 1966 model combined exclusive styling, smooth V8 performance, and touring comfort. With its low production numbers compared to standard DeVilles, the Eldorado has long been prized by enthusiasts seeking rarity wrapped in unmistakable Cadillac presence.

This 1966 Cadillac Eldorado is finished in Ember Firemist paint over a white leather interior with a matching folding soft top. Power comes from Cadillac’s 429 cubic-inch V8 engine paired with a Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 three-speed automatic transmission. The seller reports that fluids changes have been done on an annual basis.

This Eldorado was reportedly purchased as almost-new at the seller’s uncle’s Cadillac dealership after the original buyer returned it after his wife decided she preferred a coupe. The seller’s parents are said to have acquired the car directly from the dealership in 1966, and it has remained in the same family for the past 60 years. Reportedly used as a daily driver through the 1970s, it is later said to have been stored indoors, maintained, and sparingly used over the next 50 years.

This 1966 Cadillac Eldorado is now at no reserve with factory literature, uninstalled rear fender skirts, a top boot, and a clean Pennsylvania title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Owned by the same family since 1966

• Powered by a 429ci V8 engine paired with a Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 (THM-400) 3-speed automatic transmission

• Finished in Ember Firemist paint over a white leather interior with red carpet

• White folding soft-top

• The chassis number (E6162263) decodes as:

  • E – Eldorado

  • 6 – 1966 Model Year

  • 16 – Fleetwood Eldorado Convertible Series

  • 2263 – Production Sequence Number

Factory Equipment

• Exterior:

  • Twilight Sentinel auto-dimming/automatic headlights

  • Three-row "bullet" rear grille treatment

  • Rear-fender stainless steel moldings

  • Vertically tacked quad headlights

  • 15” wheels with whitewall tires

  • Power-folding convertible top

• Interior & Convenience:

  • Power windows and power door locks

  • Power steering and power brakes

  • Automatic-release parking brake

  • Power-adjustable front seats

  • Heater and defroster

  • Leather upholstery

  • Electric clock

Modifications

• Rust‑proofing applied to undercarriage

Servicing

From the seller: “My parents would have taken the vehicle to Rohrich Cadillac in Pittsburgh regularly. More recently it has been serviced a Kudlas Service Center and would be able to share more info to the new owner.”

• Seller states the car drives smoothly and has been kept mechanically maintained enough to pass current Pennsylvania inspection

• Fluids reportedly changed annually

• Tires replaced

Known Imperfections

• Driver‑side interior rubber door pull is black, non‑original, came loose recently, and has created scratches on the wood door panel (passenger side is white and original)

• Climate control system not operating properly; currently bypassed with a kill switch under the dash to run the defroster

• Clips for the rear fender skirts need replacement (skirts themselves are in good shape and stored in the trunk)

• Tear in the convertible top in one of the exterior flats near the rear window

• Power bench seat slow to operate (motor struggles and may need lubrication)

• Power antenna motor struggles to fully retract and may require lubrication

• Trunk recently became wet from sitting outside and has a damp smell

• Some rust‑through at the bottom of the passenger‑side front bumper

• Rear fender skirts require bodywork for reattachment

• One of the speakers may be cracked

• Power folding top motor inoperable

• Air conditioning inoperative

• Crease on rear bumper

Ownership History

From the seller: “My uncle was a national top Cadillac salesperson, and he eventually opened his own Chevrolet dealership. In 1966, he told my father that he had a client who purchased this car but returned it after only a week because his wife did not want a convertible. My parents then traded in their earlier 1960s model for this 1966. They owned many Cadillacs after it, but this was their last convertible.

My mother was very attached to the car and decided she would keep it as an antique. It was initially her primary vehicle, but it eventually became the sunny‑day‑only car once she purchased another Cadillac. It’s been in the family essentially since new. I inherited the car in 2016.”

Included

• Owner’s manuals and accessories catalog

• Convertible top boot cover

• Rear fender skirts

• Spare tire

DISCLAIMER:

Soft title brand: "TITLE BRANDS C = CLASSIC VEHICLE"