1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

While convertibles had been a popular choice among Cadillac owners in the mid-1960s, the demand for such vehicles began to decline in the ensuing years. Despite this shift, Cadillac maintained its reputation for luxury and continued to build big cars with big engines — for as long as it could, at least. 

In 1977, the automaker embarked on a new direction by introducing a completely redesigned model featuring smaller body dimensions and engines, aimed at improving fuel efficiency. Consequently, the 1976 model year was the end of an era for Cadillac’s full-sized luxury cars equipped with the iconic 500 cu-in V8 engine, and the Eldorado Convertible became the last American-built droptop for many years. General Motors made sure it went out in style too — almost 19 feet in length, it defied the looming gas crunch and safety regulations in the biggest, boldest way possible. 

Although convertibles began to slowly reappear during the 1980s, none of them ever matched the legendary status of the full-sized luxury convertibles of yesteryear, particularly Cadillac's final edition, which GM promoted as "the last American convertible." 

Highlights 

• This 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible is from the final model year of the last full-size American convertible 

• Finished in Innsbruck Blue paint over white leather interior 

• White power-operated folding convertible soft top with glass rear window 

• Powered by a 500 cu-in OHV V8 big-block engine, with Quadrajet carburetor system, rated at 190 horsepower and 360 lb-ft of torque

• Three-speed turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission

• The chassis number (6L67S6Q202414) decodes as: 

  • 6 – Cadillac 

  • L – Eldorado 

  • 67 – Two-door convertible 

  • S – 500 cu-in V8 

  • 6 – 1976 model year 

  • Q – Detroit assembly plant 

  • 202414 – Sequential production number

Features 

• Front-wheel-drive, two-door luxury convertible 

• Exterior thermometer built into driver’s side rearview mirror 

• Quad rectangular headlights 

• Wood-trimmed steering wheel with energy-absorbing steering column 

• Variable-ratio power steering 

• Power disc brakes 

• Power seats  

• Power door locks 

• Power windows  

• Cruise control  

• Air conditioning/automatic climate control 

• Rear window defroster 

• Retro Cadillac radio 

• Below-dash Alpine Bluetooth CD player 

• Power antenna  

• 100 mph speedometer/odometer and fuel gauge above steering column 

• Warning lights and clock on upper panel 

• Courtesy lights on doors 

• Center armrests 

• Lap seatbelts 

• Sun visors with passenger vanity mirror 

• Passenger floor trash receptacle 

• Dimension IV P235/75R15 tires 

• Wheelbase: 126.3 inches 

• Length: 224.1 inches 

• Shipping weight: 5,153 pounds 

Known Imperfections 

• Passenger window inoperable

• Stitching on the convertible top needs to be repaired near bottom of rear window 

• Paint chips up front 

• Lower portion of interior door upholstery is weathered and cracked on both sides 

• Marks on front side of driver’s rearview mirror 

• Plastic covering of thermometer of driver’s rearview mirror is cracked 

• Nicks in trim on driver’s side 

• Scrape in paint on passenger door 

• Driver’s side headlight looks out of alignment 

• Dash trimmed is worn 

• Passenger sun visor is torn near bolt attachment 

• Passenger side carpet is stained 

• Some surface rust in engine 

Included 

• Spare tire with cover 

• Jack and tire iron 

• Top-matching parade boot 

• Fiberglass parade seat covers

• 1976 Cadillac Owner’s Manual 

• 1976 Cadillac Shop Manual 

• 1976 Fisher Body Service Manual 

Ownership History 

The Michigan owner of this 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible bought it in May 2015 and has owned it for over nine years. 

Additional Notes  

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. 

Contact: Craig Zimmerman  Phone: 586.707.5811‬  email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com

This 1976 Cadillac Eldorado was offered on Hagerty Auctions October 2024. You can view the previous listing here. The winning bidder failed to follow through on their commitment to purchase the vehicle. This was not due to any faults of the vehicle or the seller.