Vehicle Description
Great Scott! Movie audiences everywhere in 1985 were enraptured
with a little film known as 'Back to the Future' that had just come
out on the silver screen. For the two or three who don't know, the
story centers on a certain spunky Marty McFly, his scientist pal
Doc Brown and a time-traveling, imagination-stirring Delorean.
Fast-forward to today and prospective buyers are having their mind
blown by another head-turning vehicle; this 1985 Cadillac Eldorado.
Science has come far but not enough to transport you back to '85 as
fast as this Caddy can. The rolling time capsule is pristine,
showing a scant 3,700 miles on the odometer. It's not that it just
sat forgotten in some dusty, dirty warehouse and never moved. Far
from it! This classy cruiser has been thoroughly babied and
properly taken cared for it's entire thirty-one years and always
staying in climate controlled storage. The condition is so good,
frankly it could be rolled right back into a swingin' 1980s
Cadillac showroom and no one would ever know the difference. If
that's heavy for you, it should be. Finding dang to close to
perfect examples like this is harder than coaching the Chicago Cubs
to a World Series victory. Price: $24,995 The story goes that the
Eldo was sold new at Francis Cadillac in beautiful Mount Prospect,
Illinois. A husband and wife bought matching 'his' and 'her'
Eldorados on the very same day to celebrate their recent
retirement. This one was the 'her's and never driven, as the couple
opted to regularly drive in the other car. Because of that, it's
stayed in immaculate condition. There's not a ding, scratch or
blemish anywhere on the Sandal Wood tan paint or its sparkling
chrome and brightwork. A touch-up brush? Never ever been close to
touching this rolling beauty. The couple spared no expense when
they picked out this car from the dealer's lot. The price tag rang
up at a hefty near $25,000. High-end options abound including such
things as locking wire dish wheel covers, dual vanity mirrors,
opera lamps, door edge guards, a cabriolet roof, tilt and
telescoping steering wheel and a digital dash. The car was heavily
loaded but oddly enough didn't contain one key feature: a passenger
six-way power seat. The option was available at the time and the
driver's seat had it but it wasn't found on the passenger's side.
The couple had the dealer install it so both husband and wife could
ride in cushy style. Underhood there's no flux capacitor but rather
a HT4100 V8 with a very rad Digital Fuel Injection setup. Power
gets to the road via a four-speed transmission with electronic
overdrive. That massive squared-off engine compartment is neat and
tidy and won't disappoint when opened at car shows or cruise
nights. Inside, everything is plush, swanky, classy and a whole
host of other words that just mean plain comfy and luxurious. The
dreamy toffee theme continues with Sandal Wood tan leather covering
the seating area. Rubber backed mats with deep carpeting have
protected the footwells and the interior is just as immaculate and
marvelous as the exterior. Everything on the vehicle is original,
right down to the tires. The sole items that have been replaced is
the battery (changed just last week) and the oil and filter during
maintenance services. The car's quality speaks for itself and is
readily evident to a very discerning bunch: car show judges. At the
2010 Lake Forest Car Show - at the time it was the oldest
continually operated Antique Automobile Club of America sanctioned
show in the nation, the Eldorado garnered 100 points. In June of
2008, it won a Bloomington Gold Survivor for all brands award at
the event, which was held in St. Charles, IL. Naturally, all
judging sheets will be included as part of the purchase. The Caddy
drives exactly like when it was new and just what you'd expect from
a luxury ride of the era. It's a unique boulevard cruiser that
won't just turn heads with it's edgy, squared off styling but with
it's remarkable pedigree and unheard of condition. The values for
these kind of classy Caddys are on the rise and you can expect more
of that to come in the very near future.