18k-Mile 1993 Cadillac Allanté

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

When it launched in 1987, the Cadillac Allanté was introduced by General Motors as “The New Spirit of Cadillac.” This limited-production luxury roadster was Cadillac’s bold answer to European competitors like the Mercedes-Benz SL and Jaguar XJS. Its elegant bodywork was designed and manufactured by the renowned Italian firm Pininfarina, with final assembly completed in Detroit. In a remarkable feat of logistics, finished bodies were flown from Turin, Italy to the Detroit aboard specially modified Boeing 747s—56 at a time.

Technically advanced for its era, the Allanté featured a fully independent strut-type suspension, power rack-and-pinion steering, four-wheel power disc brakes with Bosch ABS, and an electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission. Inside, it offered premium amenities including multi-adjustable Recaro leather seats, digital instrumentation, and a high-end Delco Bose AM/FM/cassette audio system.

The 1993 model year marked the Allanté’s final—and most refined—version. It was equipped with Cadillac’s cutting-edge 4.6-liter Northstar DOHC V8 engine, producing 295 horsepower and delivering a significant performance boost over the previous 4.5-liter V8. That same year, the Allanté earned a place in motorsport history as the Official Pace Car of the 76th Indianapolis 500.

This low mile Allanté was a GM executive “Brass Hat” VIP car that may have also served as a show car in their Manhattan office.

Highlights

• GM executive “Brass Hat” VIP car showing 18,560 original miles

• Finished in Bright Red Clearcoat (47U) paint over Natural Beige Leather (382) interior

• Powered by a 4.6-liter Northstar DOHC V8 rated at 295 hp and 290 lb-ft of torque

• Four-speed 4T80-E automatic transmission

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• Recent maintenance includes:

  • Brand-new set of 16-inch Michelin Defender Tires installed in August 2024

  • An oil change and filter was performed in preparation for the sale

  • Coolant flush 2024

  • Brake fluid flush 2024

  • Transmission fluid changed and serviced 2024

  • Replaced PCV Valve and EGR Valve-Delco 2024

  • Fuel filter and air filter-replaced 2024

  • A set of new OEM wiper blades were installed 2024

  • Newer battery 2022

• Built on 30 April 1992 this Allanté features these options:

  • UQ4 – Speaker System, Bose Four-Speaker, Includes Amplifier

  • U02 – Cluster, Instrument, Kilometer and Miles, Digital Display

  • VK3 – License Plate, Front Mounting

  • 12Q – Molding Color - Silver Met

  • 38F – Covering Color, Natural Beige

  • 38I – Interior Trim, Natural Beige

  • 382 – Trim Combination, Leather, Natural Beige

  • 41T – Vinyl Top Color, Black

  • 47U – Exterior Color, Primary, Bright Red

  • AJ3 – Restraint System, Front Seat Inflatable Driver

  • DL8 – Mirror, Outside, RH and LH Remote Control, Electric, Defog

  • JL9 – Brake System, Power, Front and Rear Disc, Antilock

  • PF4 – Wheel,16x7 (Aluminum)

• Real-time road-sensing suspension

• Power anti-lock disc brakes and power top, steering, seats, windows, and locks

• Air conditioning

• 140 mph speedometer and 7000 rpm tachometer

• Symphony Sound AM/FM/CD/Cassette stereo

• 16-inch, 14-spoke chrome wheels

Known Imperfections

• Console has a faded patch behind the passenger seat

• Stain on carpeting in the trunk under mat - can't see unless you remove trunk mat

• Leather is worn on driver’s seat and bolster (show car wear)

• CD player non-operational - CD stuck in CD player

• Check engine light after all maintenance was complete - needs a new oxygen sensor from codes

• Rear window weather seal is torn but a new OEM replacement weather strip is in the trunk

Included

• Keys

• Original Widow Label

• Copies of MSO's

• Original 1993 Allante Brochure

• Bill of Sale-first owner

• Trunk Mat

• Convertible Top Manual

• Allanté Cadillac Gold Key Delivery System CD

• Allanté Service Manual

• Sheepskin seat covers

• Front license plate holder

• Assorted filters and parts

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this three owner 1993 Cadillac Allanté in New York, and since 2024, Michigan. It shows 18,560 original miles at cataloging.

The consignor of this Allanté states, “The previous owner who bought it from the original owner’s estate (friends) was told that the car was bought back and put into company car service by the Cadillac Parsippany Zone office as a ‘brass hat’ company car (see copy of MSO owned by Cadillac Motors). It was first used and placed on display as a show car for the GM Building in New York City. After being on display in Manhattan, it was then driven by the Zone Manager as a company car (field car) for several months. The GM Field put about 6500 miles on the car and then sold it to the New York Dealer at a huge discount. All the paperwork in the glove box which is included in the sale supports this claim. I can’t actually document the show car status, but the previous owner told me the story from the original owner when I bought it. The actual miles recorded during the original ownership time frame (25 years) was actually only about 11,000 miles. I know that this process was common among the GM Zone offices because I was a Buick Car Distributor in the New York Zone Office in the early 80’s.”

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: Craig Zimmerman Phone: 586.707.5811 email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com