Vehicle Description
"The last convertible". That was the way Cadillac billed the 1976
Eldorado drop-top. The decision to cease building convertibles was
explained in a variety of ways: more sporting styling of coupes,
declining convertible sales, more turnpike driving that didn't
favor having the top down, better sound systems, universal air
conditioning, safety regulations. Ultimately it was a General
Motors management decision to control costs. The Eldorado
convertible was the signature body style for Cadillac and it was
going to go out with style. In its sixth year of the same basic
design, the Eldorado was long, sleek, edgy and luxurious. It was an
impressive 224.1" in length, rode on a 126.3" wheelbase and weighed
in at a hefty two and one-half tons. The Eldorado was powered by
Cadillac's massive 500 cubic-inch V8 engine topped with a 4-barrel
carburetor paired with an automatic transaxle driving the front
wheels. The chassis featured independent suspension supported by
torsion bar springs up front and self-leveling coils with a
beam-axle at the back, creating a silky-smooth ride that was
Cadillac's hallmark in the Seventies. Cadillac's announcement that
convertible production would end in 1976 brought an immediate
enthusiastic response from its customers who rushed into their
Cadillac dealers to order their very own copy of this masterpiece
of open-air opulence, even at the base price of $11,049. Places in
the order queue changed hands for nearly as much. Of course, GM did
an about-face on their promise of the Eldorado being the last
open-topped Cadillac, and some owners who bought their Eldos as
speculative investments even sued GM! Regardless of it being the
last or not, the 1976 Eldorado remains a celebrated slice of
Americana and symbol of '70s excess in all its glory. This highly
original example Cadillac's ultimate 1970s land-yacht shows just 73
miles on the odometer and is presented in time-capsule original
condition. Finished elegantly in Cotillion White over a sumptuous
black leather interior, this flagship Eldorado is lavishly loaded
with luxury and convenience options including remote trunk release,
twilight sentinel lighting, climate control, AM/FM/8-Track stereo,
carpeted rubber mats, Guidematic headlamp control, cruise control,
hard convertible top boot, and more. Exceptionally well-preserved
inside and out and showing only minor storage-related "shelf wear,"
it retains all original fittings, decals, owner's manual, warranty
card, demo 8-track and even the window sticker still affixed to the
glass. Recently, it has been fitted with a fresh set of
correct-size white wall tires to make this luxury convertible safe
to operate, however the factory original Uniroyal LR 78-15
full-size spare still resides undisturbed in the trunk along with
the unused factory jack assembly. Additionally, the factory rubber
trunk mat with Cadillac crest is still in place to protect the
beautiful original trunk compartment. No other car drives like a
1976 Eldorado convertible. The effortless steering, smooth ride,
and opulent interior appointments make for an enchanting driving
experience. The view from the driver's seat is fabulous: a long,
long hood with the famous Cadillac crest and laurel wreath at its
front, flanked by peaked fenders with fiber optic turn signal and
headlight monitors are all there to remind you and the envious
other motorists that you are riding in "The Standard of the World"
of luxury convertibles. Ready to pamper its next caretaker in
luxury and style, this wonderful 1976 Eldorado presents a rare
chance to acquire an all original, unrestored beauty that can be
driven or displayed with pride. Offers welcome and trades
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