£15,500
1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Historics • UK • 27 May 2023
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£15,500
1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
UK • 27 May 2023 • Lot 134
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1976 Cadillac Eldorado convertible is the last year of the 500 cubic inch V8 and the last year for American-made convertibles until the mid-80s. The car was cosmetically restored 15 years ago and has had a mechanical overhaul with many new or rebuilt components.
Condition
7
The car was cosmetically restored 15 years ago with a new paint job, interior, carpets and vinyl top. The listing details a mechanical overhaul including brakes, front hubs, rear wheel bearings, spark plugs, alternator, radiator, and suspension. The seller states the car runs well.
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1,500 miles
NOA 233P
1976
Auction
6L67S6Q244010
LHD
United Kingdom
£15,500
1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Historics • UK • 27 May 2023
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
The Eldorado was the top of the Cadillac tree, the ultimate ‘personal luxury car’ a statement of your success and standing.
The 1976 Eldorado featured four-wheel disc brakes and a few very minor styling changes over the 1975 models.
It was the last year for the 500 cubic inch V8 (8.2 litres), the biggest production engine fitted to any car until the Dodge Viper of the late 90s and it was to be the case that 1976 was the last year for American-made convertibles.
The Detroit big three expected the US government to legislate to stop convertible production, so all rag-tops ended in, or by, 1976.
The government did not follow through with such legislation, but American manufacturers did not offer a home-grown convertible again until the mid ‘80s.
Because of this sales were really strong for the 1976 Eldorado.
In fact, Cadillac could have sold more but they ran out of roof frames and mechanisms.
Many of these cars sold at a premium over list price as buyers fought to get hold of the l...
Price Analysis vs Other Eldorados
£874
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£16,118
Median Price (Since 2020)
£204,050
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 6th May 2021
Latest MOT mileage:
64,480 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 23rd Apr 2020, 64,480 miles
Passed
On 7th May 2019, 63,482 miles
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