1989 Cadillac Allante

Convertible

8 Cylinder 4.5 Liter

Automatic

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Clear

Gasoline

Power Windows

This has been a great car. It is a lot of fun to drive. When I purchased it a few years ago I bought it as a project car for my son and I. We replaced the seats with Bonz Racing Seats and replaced the seat belts with 4-point harness racing seatbelts. We also replaced the rims and tires with updated Cadillac STS rims and Tires to give it a slightly more updated look. In addition to the seats the black convertible top is new. I recently did the breaks front and rear. I have also put in a new AC Condenser, Battery, Radiator, Starter, Thermostat, Serpentine belt & water pump. The only reason I am selling it now, is because the transmission is slipping and will need work and my son is now leaving for college. This car may be 22 years old but it still turns heads. With the transmission work, small bodywork and new paint this car will be any Cadillac enthusiast’s dream car. History: Originally designed under the code name "Callisto", the Allanté was intended to restore Cadillac to its position as a premium luxury automobile builder. Allanté's direct competitor was the very successful Mercedes-Benz SL, and to a smaller degree, the Jaguar XJS. The body of the Allanté was designed and built in Italy by Pininfarina (of Ferrari fame). The completed bodies were shipped 3,300 miles (5,300 km) from Italy in specially equipped Boeing 747s, 56 at a time to Cadillac's Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly plant. The bodies were then mated to the chassis. This led to a few interesting nicknames, such as "The Flying Italian Cadillac" and "The world's longest assembly line." In 1989, this car went for $57,183. The 1989 Allanté's engine is 4.5L V8, produced 200 horsepower, and with 270 lb·ft it provided the most torque from any front-wheel-drive automobile in the world in 1989. Unlocking the trunk also unlocked the side doors - similar to Mercedes. In 1989 the Allanté came with a speed-sensitive damper system called Speed Dependent Damping Control or SD²C. This system firmed up the suspension at 25 mph (40 km/h) and again at 60 mph (97 km/h). The firmest setting was also used when starting from a standstill until 5 mph (8 km/h). Another change was a variable-assist steering system.