Vehicle Description
1993 Cadillac Allante Convertible
Heading into the mid-1980s, then, Cadillac had to create something
new if it wanted to remain competitive in the luxury car market; it
needed an automobile that captivated the masses and that people
could aspire to-a truly world-class car. Cadillac wanted to harness
the prestige of European design and the skill of a renowned coach
builder in order to compete with Mercedes and Jaguar. Enter the
Allante. Originally created under the code name "Callisto," the
Allante was designed and built in Turin, Italy, by noted coach
builder Pininfarina. It was a true Italian American offspring,
because below its sleekly styled Italian bodywork rested an
American V-8 engine and transmission, as well as other reliable
mechanical systems. In all respects, the Allante represented the
best of both countries, a car imbued with an impeccable pedigree of
style.
For consignment a Northstar, Pininfarina design with a low 23,783
original miles and a convertible top. And if this is not enough
this car comes with a matching hardtop. EFI and a litany of toggles
and sliders, even the lights have their own panel! A beautifully
preserved interior, and we present a 1993 Cadillac Allante
Convertible,
Exterior
Polo Green for those of that mindset and all in very nice
condition. Straight steel panels, although much smaller than its
predecessors which were behemoth compared to this designed to
compete with the euro upscale market car. Tasteful chrome trimmings
abound, and a nice shiny front grille leads the way. Just a light
peppering of chrome in small trim lines which work the sides around
the beltline and the top edges of each bumper. Black flarings jut
out from the front below the grille and also adorn the rockers as a
flared trim piece. This 2-seater offers up plenty of trunk space
and just below the lid are a car width running cluster of rear
taillights, backup lights, and turn signals as well as parking
lighting. Standard Cadillac wheels are all around. Don't forget the
convertible top, which is attached to the car permanently, and
presents in black canvas with a glass rear window. Also, the
exterior matching hardtop, has a stand for easy move around
storage.
Interior
For the door panels a fine mixture of beige leather, molded taupe
upper panels, some carpet and finally a small smattering of burl
wood applique and the stage is set for the remainder of the
interior. Slightly worn and gracefully aged leather in beige,
covers the 2 buckets. These seats are power adjustable and offer up
many ways to get it just right. A multi-tiered center console with
armrest, glovebox, and more wood applique surrounding the shift
lever fits snugly between the buckets. Rising out of this console
is an angled panel with more wood applique, and tiers of an
AM/FM/Cassette/CD sound system, and equalizer, a digital readout of
trip and timing info, fuel economy monitoring, and an exterior temp
monitor. Directly above is another tier with climate and fan
controls. In front of the driver is a square and rectangle design
dash, more wood panels and various controls set within. The gauge
cluster is in the center and features analog gauges throughout. The
original steering wheel fronts this techno dash that will keep the
driver busy for weeks. Nice clean light gold (tan) carpet covers
the floors, and snazzy Cadillac embroidered badge floor mats cover
this clean carpet.
Drivetrain
A pop of the hood, and we can see a well maintained and very shiny
with no corrosion 4.6-liter 32V Northstar V8. This engine has EFI
and on back is a 4T80E 4-speed automatic transmission. Very nice
presentation of this nifty Northstar V8.
Undercarriage
No rust underneath with straight rust structural steel all over.
All is solid and fairly clean underneath. Independent coil springs
for the suspension all around, and power disc brakes adorn all 4
corners.
Drive-Ability
This sporty Caddy fired right up and performed flawlessly on the
test track. It handles very nicely, has good acceleration, and
performs a beautiful quiet low RPM cruise. Stopping was great, and
I found all controls in working order. The top moves up and down
manually with ease but is missing the tool to lock the front
latches in, and the hardtop took two of us to install, but it was
done so fairly effortlessly.
Actual low miles, a smaller body style, sporty 2-seater lives up to
the challenge for the euro luxury sports competition. A convertible
and hardtop are a really nice thing to have as it permits all
season enjoyment of this car. The car is in overall beautiful
preserved condition, and if you like buttons and convenience
controls, then look no further as this one can keep a 737 pilot
busy!
VIN DECODE
1G6VS3392PU129066
1-USA
G-General Motors
6-Cadillac
VS-Allante
3-2 Door Convertible
3-Manual Belts, Driver's Airbag
9-4.6L Northstar V8
2-Check Digit
P-1993
U-San Giorgio Canavese Italy, Hamtramck, MI Assy Plants
129006-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 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.