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For your consideration is a 1988 Cadillac Allante that I recently inherited from my father. He purchased the car about three years ago as a daily driver and has put approximately 9,000 miles on the car in that time - the car has a little more than 48,000 total miles. I took the car out for a spin a few times before the snow hit, just to see what kind of shape its in. It looks great and drives great and comes with both the soft and hard tops. I am simply not a Cadillac fan, so I am offering the car for sale with no reserve.

Here's what I have been able to determine...

While the car drives great and has very low miles, it needs a tune-up. Pulling the codes shows a throttle control adjustment need, borne out by the fact that the car does hesitate every once in a while while excelerating.
The car stops just fine, but without the assistance of antilock brakes, as these have been disabled. There are no yellow or red brake warning lights.
The car is outfitted with an aftermarket stereo remote by Pioneer, connected to a tuner and cd changer mounted in the trunk of the car. The radio antenna will need to be replaced.
The driver's seat back leans slightly to the right. All seat adjustments appear to work just fine on both the driver and passenger sides.
The led bulb for the tachometer does not always stay on.
The lower front bumper has been damaged.

This car would make for an easy, drivable restoration, although as you can see from the pictures, it can be driven simply as it is. The paint and interior is all original. Its that special Cadillac pearl white color and it shines and looks great. I did not take a picture of the hardtop, but it is in excellent condition, without flaw. I have tried to list everything that I could find wrong with the car - oh, the driver's seat belt receptacle has seen better days, but works just fine.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions. I will take PayPal for the entire purchase of the car, but there will be a surcharge to do so. I can also accept credit card via Square if that is easier. Of course, cash is king. I will accept a check, but it must clear first before I release the car.

I have a clear title in hand. Thanks.

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