Vehicle Description
1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
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, with an earlier respray in the 1980's.
Otherwise, it's unrestored and awaiting to pamper you with all the
luxury 1976 could offer up.
Exterior
A red 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
white canvas convertible top with a glass rear window with defogger
wiring inside of it. This shows slight dirt but is not torn or
ripped. The rear deck and its cargo area is in good condition. On
back are more vertical style taillights with smell horizontal
lighting at the bottom of the trunk lid for added safety. Chrome is
all excellent and standard Cadillac wheels with slightly faded
covers are seen on all 4 corners, and wrapped in thin whitewall
tires.
Interior
A swing of the ultra-wide door reveals faux carved panels in wood,
multiple controls, (power windows, mirrors, and locks), embedded in
a stainless panel above the interior door handle. Red accenting in
vinyl and a lower faded red to orange carpet strop trims off the
bottoms. Feast your eyes on the recliner like split 50/50 buckets,
in red leather, with tufts and padding fit for a king. These charts
show some drying out of the leather with cracking and some wear but
in what I would call good 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 red carpeting cover the floor and a pristine
rear bench is in back. Simply...elegant.
Drivetrain
A big 500ci V8 which produces 190hp along with the 4-barrel
carburetor feeding it. The 3-speed automatic, a TH425 to avoid a
hump, which shifts very smoothly provides enough power to have you
rolling comfortably down the highway. This is all very nicely
detailed and shiny, with supple hoses and wires and nearly no
surface rust or corrosion.
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 discs are seen on all
4 corners. Some slight areas of surface rust are noted near the
rockers and in back of the car.
Drive-Ability
There is nothing like being surrounded with leather and the fact
its red is even better. This baby fired right up, and on the test
track afforded all the luxury 1976 could muster up. It's a sound
car, with only 1 frown for the drive, in that the A/C blows
warm.
A large and in charge example of the mid 1970's idea of luxury.
Damn the torpedoes when it comes 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...down! Only in Cadillac style.
VIN DECODE
6L67S6Q157510
6-Cadillac
L-Eldorado
67-2 Door Convertible
S-500ci V8 4bbl 190hp
6-1976
Q-Detroit, MI Assy Plant
157510-Sequential Unit Number
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.
