Vehicle Description
Future collectable or just a cool 2-seater? The future of the
Cadillac Allante isn't set, but if you go by the passionate
collectors who appreciate them, there aren't many better ways to
celebrate Cadillac's rebirth than this 1991 Allante roadster.
A southern car all its life, this 1991 Allante shows signs of
having been owned by a guy who really cared about keeping it in top
shape. It's still wearing its original pearl white paint and
despite a few signs of use, it still looks amazing today. 1991 was
the second-lowest production year for the Allante, with only 2500
being built, and that may add some interest for future collectors.
The Pininfarina bodywork still looks as contemporary and sleek
today as it did when it was new, and the crisp detailing remains
sharp. All the black trim looks quite good with no signs of sun
damage and we really like the stripe of red that surrounds the body
at the bumper line. It has never been wrecked, and all the history
checks are clean, so you can buy with confidence.
The Allante's original interior looks superb, with what are perhaps
the most comfortable buckets ever installed in a Cadillac. The
leather remains supple and smooth, with only very minor signs of
use and no signs of UV damage despite a lifetime in the sun.
Cadillac skipped the fake wood on the Allante, and the soft
materials and contrasting colors give it a very upscale look (which
was the whole point of the Allante). Remarkably, the digital dash
works as it should, one of the important things that Allante
collectors look for on older models. That vast array of buttons on
the center stack is very 1990s but everything works like it should,
including the trip computer, AM/FM/CD/cassette stereo, and powerful
A/C system. All the power seat motors work as they should for both
driver and passenger, and the many power accessories are fully
functional. Overhead, there's a black canvas convertible top, as
well as a neatly trimmed trunk that's bigger than you'd expect.
Driving this car, it's quite clear that someone adored this car.
Oil changes were probably done ahead of schedule every time, all
the fluids were changed every other year, and whenever something
needed attention, it got it. It has that feeling of a car that's
been babied and certainly runs like it's been properly maintained.
The 4.5 liter V8 is known to be one of Cadillac's more reliable
powerplants, and thanks to the maintenance this one has received,
it still pulls down more than 26 MPG on the highway. The look of
that long tubular intake manifold is a lot cooler than all the
plastic-clad engines of today and seeing that little 'V8' emblem on
the valve cover reminds you that this is something special. Again,
no signs that this car was used in inclement weather and all the
equipment is factory-spec without modifications or alterations.
Underneath, there's no rust, a fully independent suspension,
4-wheel disc brakes, and a quietly confident exhaust system that
sounds awesome. Simple alloys wear 225/55/16 blackwall tires, a bit
of a departure for Cadillac back in 1991.
At this price, where else are you going to get a V8-powered luxury
roadster with so much going for it. Handsome, fun to drive, and a
great way to get into the hobby, the Allante still has a lot to
offer. Call today!