For the 2004 model year, General Motors’ Cadillac Division made another attempt to create a luxury two-seat roadster after their earlier experience with the Allante and created the XLR. While overall sales figures were lower than the Allante and the five to seven thousand units per year forecast by Cadillac executives, the XLR and its’ supercharged brother the XLR-V, the unique car made an imprint in the luxury roadster market.
The XLR was priced between the cheaper Lexus entry and the top-of-the-market comparable Mercedes Benz. The Cadillac was unique in that it featured a retractable powered hardtop that could be raised or lowered in approximately 20 seconds.
The Cadillac was built alongside the Chevrolet Corvette at GM’s Bowling Green (KY) assembly plant and to some degree shared architecture with the well-known sports car from Cadillac’s sister division. Apart from the frame, the Cadillac featured different body panels, unique suspension tuning, totally different interiors and Cadillac-exclusive powerplants.
Cadillac’s entry in the luxury roadster market was powered by a 4.6L V8 32-valve Northstar engine displacing 320 horsepower. With a curb weight of just over 3,600 pounds, the car was considered to have acceptable performance within that market segment.
The XLR was equipped with the normal array of standard equipment expected from a luxury brand like Cadillac, and a long list of optional equipment was available to personalize the car to the taste of the owner. The XLR was the first Cadillac to offer GPS-based adaptive cruise control as well as heated and cooled seats.
Over the total production run that ended with the 2009 model year, Cadillac sold 14,464 XLR’s and another 2,188 XLR-V models that became available during the 2006 model year and continued through the end of the model run. The supercharger option added just over $20,000 to the manufacturer’s suggested retail price, making it notably rare.
This 2006 Cadillac XLR is an excellent example of a mid-production run car. Finished in Infrared with a slate interior, this vehicle is well equipped with the usual luxury car options and also has the optional navigation system and satellite radio. The car odometer shows just over 45,000 miles which we believe to be correct but in accordance with Missouri statutes pertaining to licensed auto dealers because of age this vehicle will be sold mileage exempt. This Cadillac has been in the portfolio of the present owner since September 2010.
Evergreen Digital Showroom offers this very clean luxury roadster for $39,000 USD. We will gladly assist with arranging transportation at the buyer’s expense. Financing may be available to individuals with approved credit. Financing details can be found under the “Financing” tab on our website, www.ebergreendigitalshowroom.com. For additional information or to make an offer on this vehicle, call sales manager Steve Russell at 417-532-8000.
NOTICE
Because of the number of vehicles we represent we cannot drive every vehicle for long distances. These vehicles have been part of static displays for long periods of time, in some cases for decades, and are subject to the flaws and imperfections consistent with that. While we do our best to disclose all issues we known about a vehicle in our advertising, these are old cars and something that has always worked in the past might not function properly today. Please check the requirements of your state regarding the licensing and registration of classic vehicles and make sure the vehicle you are looking at meets those if applicable. Unless otherwise noted, all vehicles represented by Evergreen Digital Showroom possess a clean (non-branded) title which will be provided the new buyer when purchase funds clear our financial institution. Virtually all our vehicles are sold as mileage exempt due to their age. We do not warranty any vehicle, nor any part of the vehicle including air conditioning systems, brake systems, electrical systems and gauges, fuel systems, accessories or powertrain components.
These are old vehicles and it is very common for them to require certain maintenance and upkeep for them to be operational. In many cases issues with leaks may develop when being driven after a long period of not being used. This is common, as classic cars at some point will leak fluids. For this reason, we do not encourage buyers to attempt driving their purchase home as we cannot guarantee functional reliability of these vehicles. We strongly encourage prospective buyers to be sure they are comfortable with these issues before purchasing a classic car.
Descriptions of vehicles represented by Evergreen Digital Showroom are intended to be informational in nature and do not in any way constitute any sort of warranty, expressed or implied. Again, these vehicles are presented “as-is, where-is” without guarantee or warranty. Vehicles manufactured prior to 1981 will likely not be included in the databases of companies such as CarFax and AutoCheck that provide vehicle history information to consumers. If you have specific questions regarding a vehicle we urge you to contact us at 417-532-8000.
