1981 Cadillac Eldorado

Convertible

368 V8 FI

Automatic

1G6AL5796BE648707

Clear

Rare 1981 Eldorado Convertible up for auction with NO RESERVE Fuel injected 368 V8, 94k original miles. True dependable Caddy 368, not the underpowered HT4100 engine found in the 82 and up models. The previous owner told me that all the 4-6-8 components were removed by Cadillac dealer when it was new, now it's a smooth running, dependable fuel injected 368. With the overdrive transmission the Caddy will get over 20 mpg on the highway. Digital dash, digital climate control, power top with automatic window lowering and raising with top operation. Original cadillac AM/FM stereo cassette (working), automatic ride leveling (also operational), tilting, telescoping wheel, automatic headlights and triple fender light indicators. C&C (Classic Cadillac) full size chrome grill with extra chrome section for nose of hood, very sharp looking. Mechanically the Caddy has four new whitewall radials (less than 500 miles on them), fuel injection service (cleaning and replacement of a couple of injectors) recent brakes, tuneup, some new exhaust parts, oil change and belts and hoses. The digital dash is intermittent, will display properly then the numbers will flicker. The driver's power seat is intermittent as well, the switch needs cleaning or replacing. The top and windows work properly, all raise and lower at once. The engine compartment is remarkably clean. The engine turns over easily, the fuel injection allowing a simple turn of the key to start the car. Cosmetically the Eldorado shows very well, repainted about ten years ago in a nice metallic teal shaded dark blue, close to the original color but with a modern metallic finish, it sparkles in the sun. All the bumper and fender fillers were replaced when the Caddy was painted. Some spots have been touched up in the last couple of years, some light bubbling on the edge of the trunk lid, only visible up close. The bumpers are in good shape, no dents or scratches, the chrome gleams, front bumper looks like new. The seats had some tears in the leather so the previous owner had black heated seat cushions installed over the pillow top sections, it's very nice for top down cruising on chilly summer nights. An upholstery shop did it; it's held on with strong adhesive and fasteners, it doesn't move when you get in and out of the car. The back seat has a standard bench seat cover, black to match the front. The dash has two sun cracks in the center, they are almost symmetrical, has a black cover velcroed down in the center. The door panels and rear panels are nice, the only flaw being a small crack in the vinyl at the top of the driver's door panel where your arm rests when the window is down. The top was replaced in 2000, one area beginning to fray by the rear top driver's side corner. The top is nicely upholstered inside, nice and quiet on the highway when the top and windows are up. The Eldorado has a nice cushioned boot cover to snap on when the top is down. The original spoke hubcaps are in great shape. I did some researching online and this is a Hess & Eisenhardt convertible- they do convertible "coach conversions" to Jaguars and other high end cars. The later models were done by a company called ASC. According to this website I found (link below), the 81 convertible very rare; they claim only 20 were built and the conversion is far superior to the ASC convertible Eldorados, both mechanically and style-wise (they leave the hardtop roof line intact). From the page: "In 1981, the cost of this convertible was over $40,000, an astronomical amount at the time. This is also the last year for the Cadillac 6.0 368 CI fuel injected engine before they went to the less desirable, under-powered HT4100. Of all the 80's GM commisioned Cadillac convertibles, this is by far the best one to have in your collection." Here's the link: http://www.schmitt.com/viewimage.asp?ID=4289 These are all the pix I have right now, I just found out I'm losing storage and would like to sell the car quickly. These are the pix I submitted for Classic Insurance, just all four sides with the top up is what they require ($190 a year for full comprehensive, they valued the car at $18,000). This is a ten day auction and I should be able to take a some full size pix of the Caddy all around. If not, you can check my feedback- I'm a classic car nut with a particular fondness for Caddies and buyers have been pretty happy with the cars I've sold. Cruises nicely on the highway, holds the road perfectly. Engine starts easily, doesn't leak anything, garage floor always dry when I pull her out. Runs very strong, tracks straight as an arrow and brakes evenly. She idles well, shifts smoothly, stops easily and the suspension is luxurious. Drives overall like a Caddy should. She's roadworthy, all directional/brake/turn signal/headlights work as well as the horn and wipers. The floors, trunk and frame are solid as the Caddy has been a Garage Queen. I reserve the right to end the auction early as the Eldo is for sale locally and I'm open to reasonable buy it now offers as well. You can do your own research on the web, this is a rare, classic Caddy convertible that will only appreciate in value. Any questions feel free to email or call 914-224-3230 On Jul-05-13 at 08:28:04 PDT, seller added the following information: I added some shots of the interior and motor. Good luck bidding!