1972 Cadillac Eldorado

Convertible

8.2 liter rebuilt engine

automatic

6L57S2Q402091

Clear

Gasoline

We have to let go of our dream car. We bought this convertible about 8 years ago as a 2nd owner. All was working fine at that time. My husband then decided to put in a rebuilt engine from a classic car restoration shop for about $5,000. About six months later the starter went out. A new battery was purchased and the car started for about 30 seconds when teeth in the flywheel broke off. The car won't start until the flywheel is replaced. This part is not expensive, about $100. When this was discovered, my brother, who builds custom engines for race cars for fun, had to fly back home to Florida and my husband and I got busy with our family. This car has been in our carport for about 8 years and hasn't been driven for about 2 years. One good thing about the climate in Arizona...it is dry so the only evident rust is a patch or two in the trunk where rainwater was trapped. The body is solid. A bad thing about the Desert Southwest...the top dried out, the tires are flat, and some of the rubber trim should be replaced. The leather seats are toast but the cushions are still good so would support new interior choices well. Before the starter went out the car was very reliable and we all enjoyed taking it for a spin. This car is a perfect project car if you want to finish the starter repair, replace the flywheel, repaint the body, replace the interior and top and possibly the tires. We are cleaning it up as I type, getting out some leaves and dust. The engine is great and the body is great. The rebuilt engine from Kansas has less than 1200 miles on it. My husband has taken it on the highway "over 100 mph easy". This beast was built before the Oil Embargo...not a gas sipper but a head turner! If you are serious about this I will give you my brother's number as he loved tinkering with it and he can give you more information.