Vehicle Description
1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible. Only 42k actual miles. 2dr
Convertible 8-cyl. 500cid/190hp 4bbl Model overview Model
description The year 1976 signaled major changes for Cadillac. The
Eldorado convertible was in its last year, along with the entry
level Calais, and the division shifted its focus to the new
Seville, which was aimed at luxury European imports from the likes
of BMW and Mercedes Benz. The drop-top 1976 Eldorado was touted as
"the last convertible," and 14,000 jumped at the chance. Buyers of
the "Final 200," which were all white-on-white with red piped
interiors, paid a significant premium. Many 1976 Eldorado
convertibles were put away as future collectibles, and even though
the car certainly wasn't "the last convertible" by any means, many
'76 Eldorados are still remarkably well-preserved today. Despite
the high-energy ignition and even with optional fuel injection
instead of a 4-barrel carburetor, the 500 cid V-8 was still quoted
at a dismal 190 net horsepower, and this would be its last year the
Eldorado's Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission featured a side-by-side
setup and a unique internal chain drive. Front suspension was by
torsion bar with rear coil springs and an available self-leveling
system. External changes to the Eldorado were minor, with a taller
grille and black centers to the hubcaps. Four-wheel disc brakes
were standard, and new taillights were horizontal slots each side
of the license plate. The Custom Cabriolet package continued for
the Eldorado Coupe, with a "halo" half vinyl roof that featured a
chrome bar across the top. Behind it was padded vinyl and ahead of
it was a sunroof, set in the painted roof. A Custom Biarritz model
was introduced later in the year. It featured thick padding on the
rear roof, limousine back window, opera lights, chrome molding
along the fenderline and Sierra Grain pillow leather seats. The
1976 Eldorado was available with an optional leather interior
(standard on the convertible)
