1972 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Description
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Cadillac signaled the end of the 1960s — unintentionally, perhaps — when it redesigned its entire lineup at the same time. The restyled, ninth-generation 1971 Cadillac Eldorado was an over-the-top statement with a long hood and short deck. The wheelbase extended 6 inches to 126, and the car was larger than its predecessor. The body was heavily sculptured, especially the rear, while the vertically textured rectangular grille was a new development. Front fenders were chiseled with a vertical crease, and wind-splits behind the enormous doors looked like they came from the mid-1950s. Fender skirts made a reappearance, and to top it all, a convertible was introduced just when everyone else was deleting soft tops from their lineups.
Cadillac hit its stride in ’72 — its 70th anniversary — by selling 267,787 cars, the first time it topped a quarter million. Standard power for the ’72 Eldorado was an 8.2-liter V8 that produced 235 horsepower, and an optional leather interior could be had with a bench front seat and folding center armrest, like in this one has. Other popular options included automatic climate control, tilt/telescopic steering column, remote trunk release, rear window defogger, power seats and door locks, and cruise control.
Highlights
Finished in Cotillion White (11) paint with white top over Dark Oxblood (489) leather interior
Powered by an 8.2-liter V8 rated at 235 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of torque
Three-speed Hydromatic 400 automatic transmission
Rear fender skirts
The chassis number (6L67S2Q428638) decodes as:
6 – Cadillac
L – Eldorado
67 – 2dr convertible coupe
S – 500 cu-in V8
2 – 1972 model year
Q – Detroit assembly plant
428638 – Sequential production number
Features
Power steering, brakes, windows, locks, seats, and convertible top
Climate control
Cruise control
Dash instrumentation: 120 mph speedometer and odometer, fuel gauge, and warning lights for temperature, oil pressure, and amperage
Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereo
Coker Classic P235/75R15 tires
Front disc and rear drum brakes
Known Imperfections
Small dent in front passenger fender
Bubbled paint above passenger fender skirt
Rust inside passenger fender skirt
Multiple paint chips on lower body
Light rust on lower edges of fenders near the wheels on both sides
Small rust spot on grille just above center Cadillac badge
Passenger side of top is torn at the seams in three places and patched on roof
Dash cracked in front of driver
Clock no longer works
Driver’s seat motor makes noise but does not move
A/C blows cool but not ice cold
Included
Spare tire
Jack
1972 Cadillac Shop Manual
Numerous classic car magazines and parts catalogs
Ownership History
The consignor of this 1972 Cadillac El Dorado Convertible has owned it since 2009.
Additional Notes
A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.
Contact: Tim Rollinger Phone: 912.596.2099 Email: trollinger@hagerty.com
