Highlights
- Striking yellow example of Cadillac's luxury flagship
- LPG converted
- Subject to extensive restoration in 2001
- Registered in Ireland and currently located in Hungary
The Appeal
The Eldorado was not a car of subtlety. Always positioned at the top end of Cadillac's range, and always coming in as a great big land-liner about 18ft in length, these cars offered a palatial cabin that lacked subtlety as much as it offered comfort. If you think of a near-quintessential American classic, chances are this is never far from your mind, and good examples continue to garner plenty of admiration.
This fine example was originally based in Alabama, then Germany, then Ireland - and is now living out its days in comfort in Hungary. It's undergone plenty of work - including a wallet-friendly LPG conversion - and still carries plenty of 1960s-era glamour, laden with wood and leather, and led by a big 429cu V8.
We've no doubt that this fabulous, striking yellow car will garner plenty of attention from enthusiasts. Not one to be missed!
The History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1964
- Imported from Alabama to Germany on 14 January 1992
- Sold in Germany on 20 August 1993, and again on 18 June 2001, with LPG installation and restoration undertaken
- Registered in Ireland on 11 April 2022
- Moved to Hungary in 2023, retaining Irish registration papers
- Numerous documents available, including parts and older registration papers
- Seller can assist with transport if needed
The Condition
- The car presents well for its age, with age-commensurate wear
- Striking yellow livery makes for a very eyecatching car
- Gentle patina to the brightwork
- Steel 'turbine' wheels in good order
- Underside is in good order with only gentle, isolated wear
- Soft top looks in fair order and is lifting correctly
- Spare wheel is a folding type, providing extra compartment space
- Leather interior appears in smart condition
- No obvious rips or tears to the upholstery - just age-commensurate sag
- Electric seats are functioning
- Wooden fascias are in good overall order
- Heater and air-con motor in need of repair
- Instruments are clear and legible
The Mechanics
- 429cu (7.0-litre) V8
- Automatic transmission
- Rear axle equipped with high jackers for levelling the weight of the LPG tank and trailer
- Ignition system has been upgraded to contactless
- The vendor reports that the engine starts and runs well
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