1991 Cadillac Allante

CONVERTIBLE Convertible

4.5L V8

Automatic

1G6VS3383MU125207

Clear

Gasoline

The Allanté was Cadillac's first venture into the ultra-luxury roadster market. The vehicle was sold from 1987 until 1993, with roughly 21,000 models built over its 7-year production run. The Allanté's production was planned at 6,000 units per year 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 popularity of the cadillac name and the problematic xjs put the Allanté in the lead in a matter of months. The mercedes on the other hand was tougher competition, The allante out performed the mercedes in looks comfort and price but due to low export production #s the Allanté was not able to outsell the Mercedes roadster. In 1991, Cadillac added a power-latching mechanism for the convertible top, and the digital instrument cluster, featured in all but 275 Allanté models this year, was repriced (it was now a $495 option for the convertible model). Prices began at $57,260, although a midyear price-drop brought the Allanté convertible down to $55,900, and the hardtop/convertible down to $61,450 (from $62,810). Allanté still boasted the most luggage room in its class; an astonishing 16.3 cubic feet of storage (when utilizing the pass-through compartment into the cabin area), more than twice the 7.9-cubic-foot (220 L) trunk of a Mercedes SL. Of the 1,928 models produced for 1991, only seven were manufactured for export – five to Canada, one to Italy, and another to Puerto Rico. Canadian models offered a kilometer-based instrument cluster, daytime running lamps, and an engine block heater as standard equipment, while the Italian model featured a list of European-mandated modifications, including breakaway side mirrors, specific European headlamps and turn signals, a front tow hook, rear fog lamps, deletion of the deck-lid mounted center brake light, a wet-arm windshield washer system, coolers for the power steering and automatic transmission fluids, two-speed rear axle, and a revised steering column to compensate for the removal of the driver's airbag. The rarest factory color was 49U – Light Blue Metallic, of which 20 were made, while the most popular color (with 569 manufactured) was 47U – Euro Red. The most popular interior color, 171 – Charcoal Gray leather, was featured in over half (1,009) of the 1991 models. This Allanté came in a rare color for 1991 79u Burgandy Metallic. with the black full leather interior. This car also has the factory upgraded Chrome wheels which really look beautiful. This car is a one owner car and has a clean car fax with not one accident ever. A truly pampered car that has been Garage kept most of its life. The owner of this car originally bought it for his wife and after she passed away he kept it in the garage all the time only driving it to the store and church on weekends. The original owner became ill and his children took the car to a friend of mine to try to get money for the car to help pay bills. I gave money to my friend for the car and I am now selling the car on ebay with hopes to get some of my money back. i do have the clear title in hand and it is ready to be transferred to the new owners name. Here is a brief description of this Cadillac. Starting with the exterior paint. all of the paint looks good with the exception of a few dull spots on the trunk lid I am going to have the whole car detailed and buffed prior to shipping to the new owner so I was told by the detailer that the trunk should come out looking like new. The rest of the paint looks wonderful and almost glows when the sun hits it just right. There are no dents in the car and all of the lights work and look great. The motor runs strong and is very responsive when driving, the transmission shifts perfect I have not driven the car too much as it has very low miles and I want to keep them that way I took it out Sunday for the Superbowl and it was a real hit at a neighborhood Superbowl party. I also drove it to dinner this week and took the freeway the car really drives wonderful. I do not see any leaks in my driveway from the car, I am going to take the car to Jiffylube Saturday and have all of the fluids checked and give it an oil change. The interior is very nice black leather and is in nice shape, the carpet looks beautiful the dash is exceptional and the trunks is in great shape also and has a custom fit car cover for the car inside. please feel free to email any questions about this car or even call Joel at 702.303.4711 Thank you for looking and happy bidding On Feb-07-13 at 14:17:10 PST, seller added the following information: PLEASE NOTE THIS CADILLAC ALLANTE AND ALL CADILLAC ALLANTE VEHICLES ARE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE. SOMEHOW WHEN WE ORIGINALLY DID THE LISTING ON EBAY IT AUTOMATICALLY PUT RWD HOWEVER AGAIN I WANT ALL BIDDERS TO KNOW THAT THIS IS A FACTORY CADILLAC ALLANTE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE AND ALL CADILLAC ALLANTES ARE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE.