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 Alpine White paint over Dark Firethorn (Red) 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 

• Recently upgraded items include: 

  • New idler arm 

  • New fuel pump 

  • New brakes 

  • New Pitman arm 

  • New power top latches 

  • Updated air conditioning 

  • New cruise control in the box, ready for installation 

• Items upgraded in September 2023 include: 

  • Wheel bearing 

  • Valve cover gasket 

  • Power steering pump and belt 

  • Alternator drive belt 

  • A/C compressor drive belt 

• New carpet installed in June 2022 

• The chassis number (6L67S6Q250189) decodes as: 

  • 6 – Cadillac 

  • L – Eldorado 

  • 67 – Two-door convertible 

  • S – 500 cu-in V8 

  • 6 – 1976 model year 

  • Q – Detroit assembly plant 

  • 250189 – Sequential production number 

Features 

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

• Exterior thermometer built into driver’s side rearview mirror 

• Quad rectangular headlights 

• American Classic P235/75R15 tires  

• 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 

• RetroSound Motor 2 AM/FM digital radio 

• Power antenna  

• 100 mph speedometer over steering column 

• Fuel, digital clock, and warning lights on upper panel 

• Center armrests 

• Lap seatbelts 

• Passenger floor trash receptacle 

• Trailer hitch 

• Wheelbase: 126.3 inches 

• Length: 224.1 inches 

• Shipping weight: 5,153 pounds 

Known Imperfections 

• Paint chips up front, on lower edges of doors, near driver’s side rear wheel, and on trunk above horizontal taillights 

• Paint chipped and cracked around driver’s side door lock 

• Crest emblem is missing from trunk lock (but a new one is included)

• Plastic overing of driver rearview mirror thermometer is cracked 

• Leather is cracking on front seats 

• Driver’s side rear leather side panel has a small hole and stains 

• Corrosion on front panel of engine bay 

• Corrosion on air cleaner top 

Included 

• Spare tire 

• Jack

• Body color matching parade boot 

• New hood medallion 

• New trunk medallion 

• Additional gas door piece 

• Additional wheel covers 

• New fuel pump 

• New fuel line 

• New premium axle 

• Additional carpet 

• Service records 

• RetroSound Motor 2 AM/FM digital radio user's manual 

• “Best of all ... It’s a Cadillac” front vanity plate  

Ownership History

The Michigan owner of this 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible bought it in 1987 and has owned it for 37 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