1971 Cadillac Eldorado

Description

This 1971 Cadillac Eldorado loves to be the dark sophisticate. It's a premium, powerful, luxurious classic that understands the best vintage American coupes know how to own the road.

Empire Maroon Firemist is the name of the factory color, and it sets the tone nicely for timeless luxury. After all, there seems to be an eternal appeal to a dark and sophisticated hue. It also helps that this one had a respray later in life so that the good gloss and radiant metallic element seem to let the sunshine highlight the long creases in the sheet metal that make this generation of Eldorado the kind of car that commands respect upon arrival. And going places is the key to this one's appeal. It's not a perfect classic that will make you stop and check the finish after every mile driven. Instead, you can tell it's a driver's car, but the total presentation looks like you paid far more than the asking price. After all, you have rolling elegance with the complete vinyl top, flowing body lines, rear fender skirts, and all that beautiful brightwork hugging the body.

The color theme on this one is all about being a dark sophisticate. So we love that the black vinyl top gives a preview of the full black interior. It feels like a time capsule of plushness inside with the beautifully done and factory-correct black cloth interior where it's complete, right down to the buttons on the seatbacks. The whole look is quite dark, clean, and inviting. There feels like acres of space where passengers can enjoy a premium experience of bright trim and plenty of wood-like touches. But what also makes the Eldorado so special is that it always knows how to be a personal luxury car. The fold-down front armrest, wraparound dash, and tilt steering column know how to give you your own space. It's also easy to access all the features, including the power seat, power windows, and cold-blowing air conditioning. This cruiser has passed the half-century mark, so you may find items you'll want to update, like service the power windows to get them running faster or restore the sound on the factory radio. But those are the little things, and most of us who would love a time capsule Caddy would like the opportunity to keep it as stock-style as possible. The only upgrade we can spot is the interior lighting switched to LEDs... and that does a better job of showcasing this impressive interior.

The engine bay continues this car's clean and complete style. So you'll happily showcase the big 500 cubic-inch V8. This is the top-dog motor from the era of true classic Cadillac power, and when topped with a four-barrel carburetor, it knows how to move this coupe with authority. The front-wheel drive layout is great for superior traction and ensures a flat floor for plenty of uninterrupted interior legroom. The three-speed automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, and front discs all help emphasize this mission of a truly easy-driving classic.

A classic Caddy kept in factory condition is a true sign of established elegance. So you gain an instant sophistication just for driving it out of our showroom. We won't even make you pay extra for us to keep the secret about how affordable buying into the upper class was. Call now!