1976 Cadillac Eldorado Eldorado For Sale
1976 Cadillac Eldorado Eldorado
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THE 1976 ELDORADOCONVERTIBLE: “The Last American Full-size Convertible”
The term “land yacht” might well have beencoined for this last American convertible. The overall length is 224.1 inches (18.675ft). Curb weight tipped the scales at a full two and a half tons (5400 lbs!).
The Cadillac Eldorado used front-wheel drive,so GM could install longitudinally mounted V8 engines. A highly modified TurboHydra-Matic automatic transmission sent power to the front wheels. It alsoeffectively eliminated torque steer, an impressive feat given the Eldo’s torqueyV8 engine.
The Eldorado’s front suspension was bytorsion bars, while the rear used load-leveling air springs, as this generationcar was all about a smooth ride. Indeed, the 1976 Cadillac Eldorado rides likea cloud. Braking is via (new for ’76) four-wheel discs, which reduced stoppingdistances and fade. As an aside, disc brake versions of classic cars, like themid-year Corvettes, are far more valuable than their drum brake predecessors.)
Under the long hood is an appropriatelygargantuan engine: 8.2 liters, a full 500 cubic inches. Until quite recently,this held the distinction of being the biggest engine ever offered in a postwarproduction car.
Despite factory mods to improve fuel economy,MotorTrend‘s July ‘75 test of a 1975Cadillac Eldorado (with the same engine as the ’76) took 10.9 seconds to reach60 mph, not too shabby for such a behemoth, and she runs on regular gas.
THEBACKGROUND ON THIS ONE-OWNER, LOW MILEAGE CAR
Thisis a genuine one-owner car wearing its original Phoenician Ivory paint and matchinginterior, showing only 60k miles. Even the carpets areoriginal and beautiful!) All books and records come with the car, including aclean “A” title, as well as a collection of original literature ranging from a shop and owner’s Manuals to factory brochures. Nothing has been altered fromstock, and the detailed engine compartment and trunk reveal that nothing hasbeen tampered with; it’s all bone stock, and collector survivor quality. It recently took home a trophy in a Long Island Car Show, where the primary basis for judging is condition, meaning it was compared to all cars being judged.
Everything works from the AM/FMsignal-seeking radio and its power antenna, power steering with tilt andtelescopic wheel, power four-wheel disc brakes, power windows, 6-way powerseats, power top, Climate Control Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, electrictrunk pull-down, etc. The car wears 5 brand new WW radial tires, a brand newpremium battery, and has had a full fluids exchange and service.
These 7th gen Eldos have finallycome into their own. They are a testament to a time when bigger was better,when nothing was too extravagant, and when quality really mattered. Whether youconsider it as an investment (prices are climbing and the ’76 Convertible is theabsolute Best of Breed, dramatically more valuable than even the previous year). Or enjoy it as a super fun way to cruise in the lap of luxurywith your friends or significant other... this 1976 Cadillac Eldorado is surelythe way to travel in old school style.
NOTE: This item is being relisted because it was mistakenly listed as Flood Damage, whereas this car rarely saw rain! The title is free and clear with no restrictions or negative information whatsoever!
Sorry to the bidders for any confusion and thanks to the eBayer who pointed this out.
