Vehicle Description
1985 Cadillac Eldorado
Cadillac was born from the ashes of the Henry Ford Company in 1902.
Ford had gotten into a fight with his investors, and the financial
backers asked Henry M. Leland to appraise the plant and equipment
as they prepared for liquidation. Instead, Leland convinced them to
keep the doors open and combine the latest Ford frame with a
single-cylinder engine developed by Oldsmobile. The first Cadillac
was introduced at the New York Auto Show in 1903, and it cost $850.
One of these examples can be seen right here at Classic Auto
Mall.
For consignment a survivor from the mid 1980's in the form of a
Cadillac Eldorado. A few dents and dings, some rust, and fading,
but an intact running example ready to comfortably whisk you down
the blue highways of America.
Exterior
With a little rust showing in the front quarter near the rocker,
and some faded spots, this exterior remains in fair condition
bathed in its factory Metallic Light Blue. Trim is all attached and
looking smart and mostly shiny. Plastic bumper fillers are a bit
discolored, and the drivers front one is missing. A white vinyl top
is seen and remains clean and looking good up top. Square and
rectangle design rules with all sliced steel panels at various
angles. Spoked wheel covers are seen on all 4 corners and are
wrapped with thin white sidewall tires.
Interior
Swinging the massive doors, we see dark blue vinyl mixing with wood
applique and dark blue carpet on the bottoms. All the power window,
power lock and power mirror controls are in this door as well. The
passengers will be treated to blue crushed velour tuck and roll
large buckets up front, and a full rear bench stretching from B
pillar to B pillar. Blue carpet floods the floors and is showing
some wear on the driver's floor. Floating above in front is the
square and rectangle designed wood applique dash front. This houses
all the power amenities as well as a few gauges and some warning
lights. The original steering wheel fronts this original dash and
shows some corrosion on the outer rim of the wheel. The dark blue
headliner is sagging and has some metal shiny straps to hold it up
installed.
Drivetrain
The 4.1 Liter engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 8
cylinder that develops 135 bhp of power at 4400 rpm, and maximum
torque of 271 at 2200 rpm. Power is transmitted to the wheels via a
4-speed automatic gearbox.
Undercarriage
Some surface rust is noted on the frame and other various and
sundry parts, but all remains structurally sound.
Drive-Ability
A surprisingly quick starter, and very smooth runner. All
mechanicals are working fine, and this car offers up a smooth ride,
and can cruise with the best of them.
Overall a good used car, has a few faults, but if you want a late
model car that runs well, and has lots of convenience options you
should look into this one. Plus, it's a Cadillac.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 500 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
