Vehicle Description
1976 Cadillac Eldorado
One Cadillac model came equipped with whiskey glasses-in true
Cadillac luxury fashion. The 1957 Eldorado Brougham represented the
American Lifestyle. It came with memory power seats, automatic
locks, low profile tires, aluminum wheels, a makeup kit, and a set
of magnetic whiskey glasses. It should be expected then considering
the Cadillac cost double what normal cars did back then. It was the
perk that came with the price, but more importantly, it was the
lifestyle that was the biggest sell. The same sentiment would
continue through other subsequent models, but the whiskey glasses
will no longer be available.
For consignment a Caddy Eldorado, but sans whiskey glasses!
Although all the luxury you would expect and technology you could
have in 1976. This car presents in good condition, and has been
well kept, and maintained.
Exterior
Calumet Cream respray covers the massive panels on this long and
wide car. Large and in charge your arrival is noted upfront with a
massive bumper which forms an outward V and is topped by an egg
crate style matching V grille, in chrome, this is flanked by dual
rectangular (a motif iconic of the mid 70's early 80's) headlights,
and vertical parking lighting, all framed in chrome surrounding
trim. Turn signals are buried within the lower bumper as well as a
bit of the grille which extends below the bumper. The massive hood
works its way back to the passenger compartment which is covered
with a Chesterfield Brown vinyl landau style roof. Standard
Cadillac wheels with pristine covers are seen on all 4 corners.
Interior
A swing of the ultra-wide door reveals carved panels in wood,
multiple controls (power windows, mirrors, and locks) embedded in a
stainless panel above the interior door handle. Feast your eyes on
the recliner like split 60/40 buckets, in Buckskin color, with
tufts and padding fit for a king, and all in very nice unblemished
condition. The seats are power adjustable, and are fronted by an
original dash, with all the controls within the driver's easy
reach. Note no hump, because of the very forward mounted engine and
transverse mounted transmission. Miles of gold carpeting cover the
floor and a beautiful headliner tops off the compartment. Noted in
back are 2 more very comfortable back seats, which are essentially
2 large buckets within a bench which stretches from door to
door.
Drivetrain
A big 500ci V8 which produces 190hp along with the 3-speed
automatic transversely mounted to avoid a hump, which shifts very
smoothly and provides enough power to have you rolling comfortably
down the highway.
Undercarriage
With rustproofing sprayed on in multiple coats it's hard to know
what's underneath, but assuming it was as cared for as the upper
panels, it would be in good condition. Power disc brakes are
upfront, and power drum on the rear are seen.
A large and in charge example of the mid 1970's idea of luxury.
Damn the torpedoes when it came to any gas crisis, because we will
take a 500ci engine, and bolt massive steel panels around it, and
pepper it with luxury and conveniences, and you can be on your
way...to the top... only in Cadillac style.
VIN Decode
6L47S6Q310174
6-Cadillac
L-Eldorado
47-2 Door Coupe
S-500CUI V8
6-1976
Q-Detroit,MI Assy Plant
310174|-Sequential Unit Number
Trim Tag
ST76-1976
6EL47-Cadillac Eldorado 2Dr Coupe
FWD-Fleetwood Detroit Plant
032662-Body Number
TR-64C-Light Buckskin Cloth Seats
PNT-50-Calumet Cream
69T-Chesterfield Brown Vinyl
Top
06C-3rd Week June Production
AV7-50/50 Dual Comfort Seat
V-6 Way Power Seat
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 300 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 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.