1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
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Description
“This is more than one of the finest convertibles ever built. It is the only convertible now built in America.” – Cadillac brochure, 1976
By the 1970s, convertibles, once the most grandiose expression of the American automobile, had fallen out of favor with the buying public. Even Chevrolet, who always sold more Corvette convertibles than coupes, saw the numbers dramatically reverse. By 1976, all U.S. manufacturers had removed convertibles from their offerings – except Cadillac. The 1976 Eldorado convertible was promoted by General Motors as "the last American convertible," and they made sure the drop-top era went out in style. Powered by the massive 500 cu-in Cadillac V8 and measuring almost 19 feet in length, it defied the looming gas crunch and safety regulations in the biggest, boldest way possible. Although convertibles slowly started to be produced again during the 1980s, none of them can compare to the legendary full-sized bravado of the 1976 Eldorado.
Highlights
Offered from the final model year of the last full-size American convertible
The Fisher body tag decodes its original specification as follows:
76 – 1976 Model Year
6EL67FWD – Cadillac, Eldorado, Convertible, Front-Wheel Drive
007340 – Production Number
91 – Amberlite Firemist Metallic Paint
64R – Light Buckskin Top
642 – Antique Lt Buckskin Leather
Fuel-injected 500 cu-in V8 paired with a Turbo-Hydra-Matic automatic transmission
Finished in dark red metallic with a new white power-operated convertible top
Antique Light Buckskin Sierra Grain leather interior
15-inch chrome wire wheels mounted with new Suretrac Power Touring whitewall tires
Accompanied by a color-keyed fiberglass parade boot and Light Buckskin leather tonneau cover
Front shocks replacement, alignment, and oil and filter change were reportedly performed under current ownership
This 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible is offered with the five-digit odometer currently displaying just over 41,400 miles at the time of listing; however, the title states that the mileage is exempt due to age
Features
Automatic climate control
Power steering
Power brakes
High Energy Ignition System
AM/FM radio with power antenna
Remote-controlled exterior mirrors
Six-way power-adjustable front seats
Cruise control
Power windows and locks
Digital clock
Driver and front passenger reading lights
Tinted glass
Glass rear window
Three-speed wipers and washers
Lighters, front and rear
Visor vanity mirror
Courtesy lights
Center armrests
Automatic parking brake release
Front disc brakes
Automatic level control
Variable-ratio power steering
Known Imperfections
The clock is inoperative
Included
Color-keyed fiberglass parade boot
Light Buckskin leather tonneau cover
Ownership History
The consignor reports acquiring this 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible in 2023.