Cadillac Eldorado (1974)
for sale
Price: US $10,000.00
Price: US $10,000.00
Life is short and far too
hectic. Finding the moments, and the means, to unwind all that is tricky and
fleeting at best. Having opportunities to do something different are
equally as rare. Gliding down the road in an iconic American
Convertible classic is the perfect opportunity you deserve.
The Cadillac Eldorado is 17 feet
of clean lines, comfort and style that surround one of the biggest engines ever
put into a production automobile. It’s like driving a couch with a rocket
behind it, all the while, offering all the smoothness and class you expect
in a Cadillac. There were 7000 of these produced 42 years ago. There are few
that still exist and, very, very few that are in this condition.
This gem has 101, 000 original
miles; has had 3 owners and has been extremely well taken care of. Yearly, it has been seen by the same mechanic (23 years) and before that his
father. It has been given the very best of care both in regular and
proactive maintenance.
I bought this amazing American
classic in 2000 from a great man who owned 3
convertible Eldorados all within 3 years of each other. They were
regulars in Utah’s infamous “Days of ’47” parade. This boat has had Utah
Governor Norm Bangerter, Senator Orin Hatch and other local
dignitaries sitting, smiling and waving on it. I bought it with
97, 000 miles from the previous owner who had owned it for 15 years. He had
it in a heated, beautiful garage and was, and has been since, doted
on. When I bought it, I was a younger guy with fewer obligations. Since
then, I married a beautiful lady and added to the family in the kind that
make cruising more difficult. That beautiful lady also inherited a 1975
MGB that her father restored from the ground up. We can only have one classic
car around here, and, for obvious reasons, my Cadi needs a new home.
This is not a show car, but
far from a daily driver at the same time. It’s 42 years old, and like its
current owner has some cracks and creaks. It is not the original
paint, but was re-painted (before me) and done well. The convertible top
was just serviced and has a new motor. I put a new stereo and speakers in it 10
years ago and was adamant (as always) that it didn’t affect the
integrity of the car. Infinity speakers in dash and Boston Acoustic
speakers in the back required no cutting or alteration of the car. The deck
should be replaced but these days that’s easy ad cheap.
Cruise control, AC and door locks
are not operational at this time. They weren’t important to me and never
invested in getting them fixed.
It has attributes and
alterations that make it a great parade car, if that is of interest. It comes
with the original “parade boot” which allows you to sit on the back where the
convertible top is stored. Further, because this baby has a huge engine and it
has been in parades where it’s really hot, it’s been equipped with an auxiliary
radiator and fans (with switches in the glove box) to assure everything is
“cool”.
Come
take it for a ride
update: 2016-09-24
Used |
“This is not a show car, but far from a daily driver at the same time. It’s 42 years old, and like its current owner has some cracks and creaks. It is not the original paint, but was re-painted (before me) and done well. The convertible top was just serviced and has a new motor. I put a new stereo and speakers in it 10 years ago and was adamant (as always) that it didn’t affect the integrity of the car. Infinity speakers in dash and Boston Acoustic speakers in the back required no cutting or alteration of the car. The deck should be replaced but these days that’s easy ad cheap. Cruise control, AC and door locks are not operational at this time. They weren’t important to me and never invested in getting them fixed. ” |
Year: | 1974 | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 6L67S4Q401876 |
Mileage: | 101,300 | Number of Cylinders: | 8 |
Make: | Cadillac | Transmission: | Manual |
Model: | Eldorado | Body Type: | Convertible |
Trim: | Base Convertible 2-Door | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Engine: | 8.2L 8195CC 500Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated | Options: | Convertible, Leather Seats |
Drive Type: | U/K | Power Options: | Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats |
Fuel Type: | Gasoline | Exterior Color: | White |
For Sale By: | Private Seller | Interior Color: | White Seats / Red Carpet |