Vehicle Description
1988 Cadillac Allante Roadster
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 non-Northstar, Pininfarina design with a low
24,344 title verified 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 nearly
new 1988 Cadillac Allante roadster.
Exterior
Brilliant Red 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 tail
lights, backup lights, and turn signals as well as parking
lighting. Standard Cadillac wheels are all around wrapped in
blackwall rubber from the 3rd week of 2019. 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 comes with for those colder weather
drives.
Interior
For the door panels a fine mixture of saddle leather, molded taupe
upper panels, and finally some carpet and the stage is set for the
remainder of the interior. Gracefully aged leather in a
saddlehuecovers 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 tan plastic surrounding
the leather booted shift lever that fits snugly between the
buckets. Rising out of this console is an angled taupe panel with
tiers of an AM/FM/Cassette sound system, a plethora of push
buttons, 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, black panels and various controls
set within. The gauge cluster is in the center and features a mix
of LCD and 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 is
protected by plastic stick on covers.
Drivetrain
A pop of the hood, and we can see a well maintained and very shiny
with no corrosion 4.1-liter V8 capable of 170hp. This engine has
EFI and on the back is a 4T80E 4-speed automatic transmission
sendingpower to a 2.95 geared front axle. Very nice presentation of
this nifty pre-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 front suspension and a transverse leaf spring is noted in
the rear, and power disc brakes adorn all 4 corners.
Drive-Ability
This sporty Caddy fired right up and performed flawlessly on the
test track. It handled very nicely, had good acceleration, and
performed with 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 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!
1G6VR3170JU101366
1-USA
G-General Motors
6-Cadillac
VR-Allante
3-Convertible
1-Manual Belts
7-4.1L V8 170hp
0-Check Digit
J-1987
U-Hamtramck, MI Assy Plant
101366-Sequential Unit Number
