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Year:1989 Mileage:108000

Location:

Tempe, Arizona, United States

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1989 Allante by Cadillac. These cars are very special, only 3269 were built in 1989 and a total production of all Allantes is about 20000. There is an article in Collectible Automobiles about these cars, the elaborate production line (the longest in the world) and their current and future collectability. This car has the 4.5 V8 which is the best motor for these cars, the earlier 4.1 was trouble prone and the Northstar had its issues as well.

I am told by the previous owner that I am the third owner of my Allante, I purchased the car from an older retired couple that took excellent care of the car. I don't think they had ever had the convertible top up. After attending to some minor details (primarily from sitting) I have been using it as a daily driver as well as showing it at local car shows, it is very reliable and a lot of fun. I put new speed rated tires on it a couple of months ago. It has a newer battery and has always had proper maintenance. It has the removable hardtop, stand and cover. The radio works as does the cruise. The top is in very good condition, no sun fading but slightly shrunk from age, it looks good. This car is a blast to drive and I love driving it, but due to a disability it has become too hard for me to get in and out of, otherwise I would be keeping it.

What is wrong with it? The AC doesn’t work, it will need a new compressor (no BS about needing Freon, it needs a new compressor!) They are about $300 locally but I just can’t get under the car to work on it any more. I have worn a hole in the bolster on the outside edge of the driver’s seat getting in and out, there is a vinyl cover over it but it is there. The radio antenna doesn’t go up and down when you turn the car off. The car has the typical door dings, chips and scratches that you would expect on a car that is driven regularly, it is not a show car.

I might consider a trade for an older, collectable car in decent shape, preferably a Cadillac or Lincoln or Imperial no newer than the early eighties. It should be a larger car and preferably air conditioned. If you want to trade you should be in the Phoenix area or bringing the car here in the near future otherwise I think it would probably be too difficult to work out the details. I can be contacted on my cell if you have any further questions I can answer during normal business hours AZ time . (Not a Phoenix number but I and the car are here for the winter). 501 326 07OO.

I invite anyone interested in the car to come look at it, Arizona has wonderful weather right now, remember that terms like excellent or near perfect are subjective so look before buying, as something that I think is perfect may or may not be up to your standards, you are buing the car based on your inspection and not my representation. I've sold a lot on eBay and have an excellent reputation. Call me with any questions my cell is 501 326 0700 during normal business hours Arizona time, please no middle of the night or 5AM calls an no texts. I reserve the right to end the auction at any time.

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