1976 CADILLAC ELDORADO CONVERTIBLE

KEY FACTS

• A sought-after classic American convertible, with low mileage and an attractive colour scheme.

• Under the bonnet is a 190hp 500ci (8.2-litre) V8, coupled to the three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic gearbox.

• It was overhauled at a cost of €8,741 in 2009, and has been regularly serviced during its long-term current ownership.

• The car has been with the seller since 1980, and the indicated mileage of just 40,561 miles is probably correct given its history. This owner purchased it from a local entrepreneur who it is assumed acquired it from the US, and it has been in Germany since 1979.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Finished in Innsbruck Blue Metallic over a Blue leather interior, this Eldorado has a white soft top and rides on the correct wheels with original hub caps.

• The Eldorado is equipped with front and rear independent coil springs with automatic level control, as well as disc brakes.

• It features a rear de-fog system and power antenna, as well as climate control and electric windows.

• Its previous sales invoice and German title from 1979 are on file, along with a Uniroyal Tyres guarantee leaflet, a Cadillac maintenance schedule, a customer information leaflet and a warranty information card.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.

• One small section of the Innsbruck Blue Metallic paintwork has been resprayed, just behind the left-hand B-pillar, but it remains mostly original.

• A few small blemishes can be seen on the front end, wheel arches and rear wing vents.

• Inside, its blue leather upholstery is in excellent shape, with the vendor noting it has benefited from indoor storage and very little exposure to sunlight.

• The air conditioning is faulty, but there are no other known faults.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The car has been regularly serviced during its long-term current ownership, including biennially over the last ten years.

• In 2009, the car was overhauled at a specialist garage in Germany at a cost of €8,741.

• The carburettor, brakes, front axle, wishbones and under-bumper bodywork were all overhauled or refurbished.

• The headlights and exhaust manifold were repaired, while new tyres, spark plugs and cables were fitted.

SUMMARY

This Cadillac Eldorado is a stylish 1970s convertible, with an elegant colour scheme and which remains wonderfully original and unrestored. The car has been in single ownership for just over 40 years, as part of an impressive private collection. It is now ready for immediate use, and would make a great addition to any gathering of American classics due to the model’s interesting history and this particular car’s superb presentation.

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