Vehicle Description
Is this 1996 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe a future collectable?
Well, it's got all the right ingredients: great colors, excellent
preservation, just 23,743 original miles, the top-of-the-line
powerplant, and every available option. And oh, yeah, one other
thing: it's very affordable today.
You probably can't get a nicer luxury car for less money than this.
The Eldorado Touring Coupe was rather awkwardly branded the "ETC"
but that does nothing to diminish its handsome look. The long hood,
short deck theme is still in evidence, but the sleek roofline with
the almost fastback rear window gives it an updated look that was
perfect for the late '90s. The gorgeous Pearl Red is the
quintessential Cadillac color, and on the Touring Coupe, almost
everything was covered in it: grille, bumpers, mirrors, door
handles, everything. You do get a chrome band around the center of
the car to break it up, but this is one sporting yet elegant
Cadillac. Of course, with so few miles, it's in excellent
condition, with a deep gloss that proves that you got your money's
worth with a $50,000 Cadillac back in 1996. The chin hasn't been
beaten up by parking lot curbs and driveway aprons and panel gaps
are excellent throughout. The only possible demerit is some
delamination on one of the big C-pillars, but you really have to go
looking for it. We never really realized just how good Cadillacs
were in the '90s.
Beautiful Shale leather lines the interior of the Touring Coupe,
and it's arguably one of GM's very best designs. A sweeping
instrument panel with Zebrano wood inserts makes it feel airy
despite the acres of black hides, and there's a center console that
helps to warm the place up a bit. Every single option was included
on this car, including power windows, locks, seats, and mirrors,
automatic climate control, cruise control, and a trip computer
neatly integrated into the instrument panel display. The leather
seats are in almost new condition, the carpets are unmarked thanks
to heavy-duty mats, and the wood trim has a brilliant gloss that
matches the bodywork. Everything works, of course, and it's so
quiet in here that you can hear the minute differences in the Bose
AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo system compared to your other cars. The
back seat is big enough for real-sized adults and the trunk is
Cadillac huge with a cargo net and built-in CD changer.
Cadillac's "Northstar" 4.6 liter V8 engine was a big deal in the
1990s, representing the brand's first attempt at a truly
world-class powerplant. With 300 horsepower on tap and an equal
amount of torque, it moves the luxurious coupe like a muscle car,
not a luxury barge. They've also proven to be bulletproof reliable,
and this one has a lot of life left in it, with just about 24,000
original miles on it. The engine bay is neatly dressed and it's all
original, of course. It starts with a muscular bark from the dual
exhaust pipes and thanks to a 4-speed automatic overdrive
transmission, pulls down surprisingly good fuel economy out on the
road. The all-independent suspension was tuned a little sportier
than the standard Eldorado but it's still smooth and luxurious, and
standard 4-wheel disc brakes instill confidence. Optional chrome
alloy wheels look brilliant against the lustrous red paint and are
fitted with 225/60/16 Goodyear Eagle GA tires that are a good
choice for sporting yet comfortable motoring.
You'd be surprised how much fun this Eldorado is to drive, and the
luxury features stack up well with today's cars. If you want a
high-quality V8 luxury car at an economy car price, good luck
finding one nicer than this. Call today!
