1972 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

Description

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Cadillac signaled the end of the 1960s — unintentionally, perhaps — when it redesigned its entire lineup at the same time. The restyled, ninth-generation 1971 Cadillac Eldorado was an over-the-top statement with a long hood and short deck. The wheelbase extended 6 inches to 126, and the car was larger than its predecessor.  The body was heavily sculptured, especially the rear, while the vertically textured rectangular grille was a new development. Front fenders were chiseled with a vertical crease, and wind-splits behind the enormous doors looked like they came from the mid-1950s. Fender skirts made a reappearance, and to top it all, a convertible was introduced just when everyone else was deleting soft tops from their lineups. 

Cadillac hit its stride in ’72 — its 70th anniversary — by selling 267,787 cars, the first time it topped a quarter million. Standard power for the ’72 Eldorado was an 8.2-liter V8 that produced 235 horsepower, and an optional leather interior could be had with a bench front seat and folding center armrest, like in this one has. Other popular options included automatic climate control, tilt/telescopic steering column, remote trunk release, rear window defogger, power seats and door locks, and cruise control.

Highlights 

• Finished in Cotillion White (11) paint with white top over Dark Oxblood (489) leather interior 

• Powered by an 8.2-liter V8 rated at 235 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of torque 

• Three-speed Hydromatic 400 automatic transmission 

• Rear fender skirts 

• The chassis number (6L67S2Q428638) decodes as: 

  • 6 – Cadillac 

  • L – Eldorado 

  • 67 – 2dr convertible coupe 

  • S – 500 cu-in V8 

  • 2 – 1972 model year 

  • Q – Detroit assembly plant 

  • 428638 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• Power steering, brakes, windows, locks, seats, and convertible top 

• Climate control 

• Cruise control 

• Dash instrumentation: 120 mph speedometer and odometer, fuel gauge, and warning lights for temperature, oil pressure, and amperage 

• Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereo 

• Coker Classic P235/75R15 tires 

• Front disc and rear drum brakes 

Known Imperfections 

• Small dent in front passenger fender 

• Bubbled paint above passenger fender skirt 

• Rust inside passenger fender skirt 

• Multiple paint chips on lower body  

• Light rust on lower edges of fenders near the wheels on both sides 

• Small rust spot on grille just above center Cadillac badge 

• Passenger side of top is torn at the seams in three places and patched on roof 

• Dash cracked in front of driver 

• Clock no longer works 

• Driver’s seat motor makes noise but does not move 

• A/C blows cool but not ice cold 

Included 

• Spare tire 

• Jack 

• 1972 Cadillac Shop Manual 

• Numerous classic car magazines and parts catalogs 

Ownership History

The consignor of this 1972 Cadillac El Dorado Convertible has owned it since 2009.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty. 

Contact: Tim Rollinger Phone: 912.596.2099 Email: trollinger@hagerty.com