Vehicle Description
1970 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe
Let's look into the loving lumbering sign of success on the big
Cadillac Eldorado, and some of its interesting facts....1: The
Cadillac Eldorado was the first American car with quad headlamps,
2: It was once one of the most expensive and opulent cars in the
world...even costing more than the comparable year Rolls Royce, 3:
It was the only American convertible available for 8 years, 4: It
had the largest ever production V8 engine, a displacement of 500ci!
And it was front wheel drive...so successful as a matter of fact
that Hotwheels even included a custom Eldorado in their first year
lineup.
For consignment, a low mileage (32,262 original miles) California
car which was lovingly owned and cared for by a collector the past
40 years. You are viewing an all original car, with consignor
stated original paint, drivetrain, interior, and paperwork to go
along just to prove all of it. There are 4 new American Classic
tires, but all else is factory original.
Exterior
Gas crisis? We don't need no stinking gas crisis, we will build it
even bigger, and allow it to drive on regular gas!!! This straight
steel slabbed sided car, which pays very close attention to its
gaps and pampers its chrome trimmings is definitely going to be the
belle of the ball. A V shaped massive grille with matching hood
atop, dual headlights on either side and cathedral turn signal and
cornering lights at the front and rear edges, you are driving
around in a 3 bedroom apartment on wheels. Trimmings for the wheel
well surrounds, rockers and a fine trim spear in mid section with
bumped out rear quarter, this car bleeds class. A pristine white
padded vinyl top covering the B pillar, allows your famous
passengers to remain anonymous while they are whisked down the
superhighways and byways of the country. Nottingham Green Firemist
in beautiful factory condition covers all these steel panels, and
it is miles deep and factory applied....in 1970! Badging all looks
great, and big dish wheel covers cover thin whites all around.
Bringing up the rear are sleek sloped thin vertical taillights,
which are cradled below by a curving upward bumper, and more
parking lighten within this bumper. Just beautiful.
Interior
A swing of the door and it's a lot like opening a well balanced
safe door! Heavy, but easy to do. On the doors are power controls,
wiper switches, chromed panels, white molded vinyl, deep green
carpet and trimmed wood applique panels. Inside dual wide white
leather benches, the front being split and rear solid, showing very
slightly detectable wear, tuck and roll inserts, finely aged
leather looking fab. These sport plenty of power adjustments and
have a fold down center armrest. The standard square and rectangle
dash courtesy of GM is in front and it utilizes black and wood
applique intermixing for its finishes. Said dash has the trappings
of a high optioned car in the form of climate control,
AM/FM/stereo, A/C, power steering, power brakes, and all very
clean. Green pristine carpet floods the floors, and a tight white
headliner is above all this pampering.
Drivetrain
A 500ci V8, which is original to the car, is very clean and neatly
slipped into a full on original condition engine bay. It's topped
with a 4-barrel carburetor and backed up by a TH425 3-speed
automatic transmission. On front is a 3.07 drive axle
configuration. All is very well maintained and looks nearly
showroom.
Undercarriage
Some slight patina underneath, but mostly straight rust free steel
structure for the floorpans, toe kicks and rockers as well as the
framework. With front wheel drive, it's really very simple, clean,
never ending panels due to no driveshaft interruptions. Torsion bar
front suspension, and leaf spring rear suspension provide the
beautiful smooth ride, and for stopping this car utilizes power
disc brakes for the front, and power drums for the back.
Drive-Ability
She started with a turn of the key and ran beautifully. A
smooooooth cruise, good tight steering, and straight braking. With
the 500 cubes it does not take too much time to get to cruising
speed, and the transmission shifts smoothly on the way there. All
functions were working beautifully save for the clock.
Like a new shiny Jade ring this example of steel luxury and styling
from 1970 when cars were built for status and it was measured by
the inch. Great shape all over, a nice example of big car style,
all buttoned up under the laurel wreath and crest sprung hood
ornament.
VIN DECODE
H0149515
H-Eldorado Hardtop
0-1970
149515-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 70 69347-1970 Eldorado Hardtop
BDY EUC-Detroit Body #
TR 457-White Leather, Green Carpet
PNT 96J-Nottingham Green Firemist, White Top
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 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.
