Vehicle Description
Its endlessly appealing form, with a sharp, rectangular grille,
long hood and sloping windshield, serves as a reminder that
Cadillac equipped its cars with plenty of vintage charm reminiscent
of an earlier age well into the mid-'80s. This 1985 Cadillac
Eldorado Commemorative Edition is not only a looker of the first
order, it's also unusually rare - there were only about 200 of its
kind built, so there's bona fide collectability on hand here.
Over the years, Cadillac used its Eldorado nameplate as a sort of
proving ground to show what its design team could do in terms of
style, and there's an abundance of it on hand here. Eldorados had
always been a big part of Cadillac's success over the years and,
since '85 marked the last year of the model's eighth generation,
its manufacturer marked the occasion by offering the Commemorative
Package, whose styling cues are in full effect here. Check out the
seriously cool gold tone script emblems on the front grille and
deck lid, as well as the gold hood ornament. The Cotillion white
paint draped over the exterior has a nice shine to it, and the
pinstripes coming by way of this Caddy's special edition status add
yet more flair to the mix. Size-wise, the car strikes a nice
balance - it's considerably more agile and maneuverable than many
of its predecessors and yet still features an appreciable wheelbase
which, combined with its lengthy hood, offers an effective callback
to those earlier models. It's also got a very road-ready look to
it, as its body alignment is very solid, and the glass on all four
sides of the cabin is nice and clear.
Climb inside and you'll see some of those special-edition dividends
on display here, too. The interior styling is stellar, with
two-tone snow white and navy seating in both front and back that
are in fine form and very comfortable. The front buckets straddle a
center console that reflects the same condition while offering some
welcome interior storage space and the door panels to each side
have plenty of style of their own, with their navy accents
surrounding woodgrain inserts. The functionality on this Cadillac
is strong - its steering column both tilts and telescopes to get
the wheel into just the perfect position, the air conditioning
blows nice and cold, the power seats and door locks work as
intended and as you lower yourself into the driver's seat, you'll
find a fully operable sunroof above you. As you'd rightfully expect
from a car of its stature, there's plenty of room in the trunk and
inside you'll find an Infinity subwoofer that teams with upgraded
speakers to extract maximum sound from the factory AM/FM/cassette
stereo.
This sharp looking classic is powered by a fuel-injected 4.1 liter
V8 that starts right up and runs strong as it sits in an engine
compartment that looks to have received plenty of care over the
years to maintain its clean appearance, judging by the
fresh-looking hoses and orderly-routed wires inside. Just behind
the powerplant sits a 4 speed automatic transmission with an
overdrive gear on hand to offer gas sparing low RPMs at highway
speeds. Power disc brakes at all four corners provide dependable,
fade-resistant stops, while smooth power steering makes this Caddy
an easy navigator as it cruises on its set of 15" special edition
Cadillac wheels that carry Hankook Optimo tires.
Put a great example of '80s automotive style in your garage in the
form of this 1985 Cadillac Eldorado Commemorative Edition. Call
today!
