1968 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Coupe

Description

The 1967 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado represented a huge break from tradition, and its front-wheel drive foreshadowed Cadillacs of the future while realizing Bill Mitchell’s desire to get Cadillac into the burgeoning personal luxury car market.  

The eighth-generation 1968 Fleetwood Eldorado changed little on the outside — it still featured elegant razor-edge styling, a long hood, short trunk, formal roofline, and hidden headlights — but it received some serious mechanical updates. Chief among these was a new 375 horsepower, 472 cu-in V8 engine, which received thicker castings, improved crankshaft stiffness, redesigned piston rings, larger bearing areas, and longer piston skirts — all aimed at longer engine life.   

Externally, the Eldorado’s already long hood was extended another 4.5 inches to make room for concealed wipers, and turn signals were moved to the forward edge of the front fenders, instead of in the front bumper. Side marker lights were added, and the rear ones were hidden within Cadillac wreaths. 

Cadillac sales increased for the fourth straight year in 1968, including a 36 percent jump for the Eldorado. 

Highlights 

• 472-cu-in V8 engine, generating 375 horsepower and 525 lb-ft of torque 

• 32-month restoration, beginning in June 2021 and completed in February 2024 

• Shalimar Gold with hand-painted pinstriping over White interior

• New during restoration: 

  • Paint by Born Again Customs (which used the Cadillac for company advertising) 

  • Gold carpeting

  • Brakes, pads, calipers, drums, lines, master cylinder, and booster pump

  • Custom dual exhaust with Magna Flow mufflers

  • OEM shocks from Caddy Daddy

  • Gas tank and gas lines

  • Filters, belts, and hoses

  • Roof pad / landau top

  • Stock carburetor rebuilt with NAPA parts 

• The three-speed automatic transmission was recently serviced at AAMCO and received a new filter, gasket, and fluid 

• This car displays 56,587 miles at the time of listing with the consignor stating, “Original owner logbook for oil changes confirms mileage is correct and original” 

Features 

• Two-door coupe 

• Vogue Customs 235/75R15 gold/white wall tires 

• Factory hubcaps, silver powder coat 

• Power seats 

• Power door locks 

• Variable ratio power steering and automatic rear leveling 

• Tilt steering column 

• AM/FM radio 

• Air conditioning 

• Cruise control 

• Torsion bar suspension in front and leaf springs at the rear 

• Distributor moved to the front of the block 

• Oil filter and pump mounted on the engine as a separate unit 

• 120 inch wheelbase and an overall length of 221 inches 

• Weight: 4,580 pounds 

• 0-60 mph in 8.6 seconds 

• Quarter mile in 16.8 seconds at 84 mph 

• Bench seat with folding center armrest 

Known Imperfections 

• Fuel gauge does not work (needs new sending unit) 

Included 

• Original owner service log 

• Owner's manual 

• Original spare tire 

• All receipts and maintenance records 

Ownership History 

The current owner of this 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Coupe is the third owner, having purchased it from a collector in Vero Beach, Florida, who kept it in climate-controlled storage for 20 years. The current owner has also kept the car in climate-controlled storage during his ownership. 

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders: Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida.  Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida.  For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.