Find or Sell Used Cars, Trucks, and SUVs in USA

No Reserve - Rare, Gorgeous Eldorado Biarritz, Astro Roof Moonroof, Not Deville on 2040-cars

Year:1978 Mileage:99448 Color: included a Cabriolet roof treatment
Location:

Putnam Valley, New York, United States

Putnam Valley, New York, United States
Advertising:

Rare, Fully Loaded 1978 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz  up for auction with NO RESERVE, last year for the big body Cadillac Eldorado

Highly sought after Eldorado Biarritz edition, 99k, 425 V8. Options include rare power "Astro Roof" moonroof, split bench power seat with Biarritz edition pillowtop leather seats and passenger recliner, tilt and telescoping wheel, "Guidematic" auto headlights with auto dimming, cruise control, AM/FM CB radio,  dual mirrors, remote trunk release with power pulldown, thermometer on driver's mirror, and the standard power windows, power steering and power disc brakes. I bought the Caddy from the original owner in Florida, I have the original brochure and owner's manual. You can see a shot of it at its former home at the bottom, I included it to show the original wheels and hubcaps that are included. The Biarritz editions are hard to come by and finding one with the "Astro Roof" option is even more unusual. Only 2000 Biarritz Edition Eldorados were produced in 1978 and only 475 were built with the Astro Roof. The Biarritz with Astro Roof option package added $3,547 to the base price. The enhancements to the exterior included a Cabriolet roof treatment, with back and rear quarter window styling that is unmistakably different than other Eldorados. The formal, smaller rear window features a French seam, and an aluminum cross-over molding with vinyl insert that sweeps across the roof, separating the painted front section from the padded, Elk Grain Vinyl rear section. Additional chrome and brightwork included stainless belt molding, brushed stainless steel accent moldings with black accent grooves run from under the rear quarter window forward to the hood, terminating in a spear-like design near the front edge. Opera Lamps are located behind the rear quarter windows, and emit a soft glow at night. From Wikipedia: "Because of their limited production and extravagant styling, the 76-78 Biarritz Edition Eldorados are now highly sought after by numerous collectors." You can read about these unique Eldorados at the following links:
 
  http://automotivemileposts.com/eldorado/eldorado1978biarritzclassic.html

http://automotivemileposts.com/eldorado/eldo1977custombiarritz.html

Mechanical: The previous owner  obsessively maintained it until he stopped driving and the Caddy sat in his garage for a few years before I bought it. Over the two years I've owned it I've done the following:  new front end parts including both front axles/cv joints, shocks, ball joints, and bushings, new alternator, rear air shocks as well as a set of Michelin HydroEdge tires mounted on modern chrome 16' Cadillac CTS wheels with "Portowall" whitewalls with aluminum spacers/adapters for proper fitment. I will put the stock wheels and hubcaps on before the car is picked up, I can include both sets of wheels for an additional $600. The overall handling improved greatly with the modern Caddy wheels, you can actually take tight turns easily now. I've also gotten the cruise control working and replaced the bulbs on the side "opera" lights and replaced the four stereo speakers. Things that still need attention: The a/c and heat work but recently the climate control switch has gotten intermittent (the switch needs to be moved back and forth several times before the fan turns on), it needs to be opened up and have the contacts cleaned and the a/c could use a charge of R12 if available or a retrofit to modern freon. One of the rear brake calipers has developed a slow leak, I add fluid periodically and the exhaust pipe needs a new "donut" gasket, it's gotten a little loud. The driver's seat needs a new switch and the power antenna needs to be put up and down by hand. The previous owner installed a foot button for the horn near the brights switch. Otherwise, all the amenities work, the AM/FM stereo and CB radio, the power windows are quick, the power moonroof and sliding shade work perfectly, the remote trunk release and power pulldown work as well as the illuminated vanity mirrors. I've had several 70's era Eldorados and this one by far runs and handles the best, you don't even feel the engine when you're stopped at a light.

Cosmetics: The car got new paint in 2000 as well as a full replacement set of bumper and fender fillers and had the padded vinyl top redone with NOS material at the same time, it looks like new. I replaced the faded original carpet with a fitted correct syle carpet off Ebay. The door panels, rear panels dashboard / dash display, headliner and visors are in excellent condition, no cracks, tears or missing parts. The driver's seat is showing some wear in the leather, I had planned on having the front seat leather redone. The cushioning of the seats still feels soft and comfortable. The Caddy has never been hit, the floors and frame are solid and the chrome shines nicely. She's never been out in the winter, she's always been a "Garage Queen". The title is in my name, current finances force the sale of this rare Caddy.

The engine starts easily even after sitting for weeks and the garage floor is always dry when I pull the car out. She cruises nicely on the highway, shifts smoothly, four wheel discs stop the car quickly, she idles evenly and the suspension is silky smooth over the roughest roads. On the highway she'll get 13-15 MPG, pretty good for a 70's luxury cruiser, and the 425 V8 seems to have more power than the 75-76 Eldorado 500 V8. The directional/brake/turn signal/headlights/brights work properly, as well as the wipers and  the the external three color fender indicators (lights, brights and turn signal). Drives overall like an American classic luxury cruiser should.

I reserve the right to end the auction early as the Caddy is for sale  locally and I'm open to reasonable buy it now offers as well. I can assist with shipping in the USA or internationally if necessary, cost of shipping to paid by buyer.  I can recommend a door to door auto shipper I've used in the past; they're  professional, reliable and have great rates.
Rare classic Cadillac which will only appreciate in value! Any questions feel free to email or call  914-224-3230

   photo IMAG0529_zps5cfaa9da.jpg

 photo IMAG0530_zps7456a1b5.jpg

 photo IMAG0531_zpsbe3b15d0.jpg

 photo IMAG0532_zpsa4c802d3.jpg

 photo IMAG0534_zps36ec31d1.jpg

 photo IMAG0535_zpsa6ecc968.jpg

 photo IMAG0536_zps4758e036.jpg

 photo IMAG0537_zps5596fe69.jpg

 photo IMAG0538_zps94a6aea9.jpg

 photo IMAG0539_zpsa4d93c9d.jpg

 photo IMAG0540_zpsc524efbe.jpg

 photo IMAG0541_zps30a08983.jpg

 photo IMAG0542_zpse7789ab3.jpg

 photo IMAG0543_zpsc020ec5d.jpg

 photo IMAG0544_zpscf20db78.jpg

 photo IMAG0545_zpsdeea92ae.jpg

 photo IMAG0547_zpsc57f2f01.jpg

 photo IMAG0550_zpsa896c5d9.jpg

 photo IMAG0551_zps6bc6c249.jpg

 photo IMAG0552_zps173a8bd9.jpg

 photo IMAG0553_zps60ad4375.jpg

 photo IMAG0554_zpsb8da3389.jpg

 photo IMAG0546_zpse15fbf52.jpg

 photo IMAG0555_zps5f901884.jpg

 photo IMAG0556_zps0c9f9afe.jpg

 photo IMAG0528_zpsc77edccf.jpg

 photo IMAG0533_zps4575a8c5.jpg

 photo 78eldo02_zps03a6bef9.jpg
 caddy, caddilac, eldo, convertable, caprice, olds, oldsmobile, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985

Auto Services in New York

Witchcraft Body & Paint ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Body Repairing & Painting, Glass-Auto, Plate, Window, Etc
Address: 70 Corliss Ave, Victory-Mills
Phone: (518) 692-7774

Will`s Wheels ★★★★★

Automobile Parts & Supplies, Wheels, Automobile Accessories
Address: 527 Atlantic Ave # B, Uniondale
Phone: (929) 224-0634

West Herr Chevrolet Of Williamsville ★★★★★

New Car Dealers, Used Car Dealers
Address: 8040 Transit Rd, East-Amherst
Phone: (716) 632-5110

Wayne`s Radiator ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Parts & Supplies, Radiators Automotive Sales & Service
Address: 6080 Court Street Rd, Syracuse
Phone: (315) 437-6172

Valley Cadillac Corp ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, New Car Dealers, Used Car Dealers
Address: 3100 Winton Rd S, Rush
Phone: (585) 427-8400

Tydings Automotive Svc Station ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Parts & Supplies, Automobile Accessories
Address: 1968 E Ridge Rd, Irondequoit
Phone: (585) 467-2240

Auto blog

Lincoln Aviator vs Cadillac XT6 | How they compare on paper

Thu, Sep 5 2019

There have been big, three-row family crossovers for quite a while now, but until recently the luxury market hasn't fully embraced them. Sure, you could literally get one with a third row, but unless you were a kid, chances are the term "dungeon-like" was going to be tossed around. Things are changing now, however, as new and redesigned entries are starting to hit the market. We've recently had a chance to get our first drives of the 2020 Lincoln Aviator and 2020 Cadillac XT6, two all-new three-row crossovers from American luxury brands. We also got a turn behind the wheel of the updated 2020 Volvo XC90. However, since none of our editors have yet to drive to drive them all, we wanted to see how they compare on paper, examining their engine specs and interior dimensions. We also included the 2020 Acura MDX, the original three-row luxury crossover, which continues to sell well despite approaching the end of its current generation. That it offers a hybrid model makes it that much more applicable given the Aviator and XC90 also offer gasoline-electric powertrains, albeit of the plug-in variety. 3 Row Luxury Crossovers Powertrains View 1 Photos Non-hybrid MDX has a 5,000-pound max tow rating. How do their performance and fuel economy compare? This one is absolutely no contest. The 400-horsepower Lincoln blows away its competitors despite having a price tag that's similar to the 310-horsepower Cadillac and in between the XC90's T5 and T6 models. At least the Acura is considerably cheaper. Besides the eye-popping output, the estimated 0-60-mph time of 5.5 seconds (gleaned from the mechanically similar Ford Explorer ST) is appreciably quicker than the others. Now, fuel economy is a bit lower, but the efficiency of Volvo's four-cylinder engines are likely more susceptible to varying due to driver differences. It should also be noted that the Cadillac gets the same combined fuel economy estimate as the Aviator despite having 90 fewer horses and 144 fewer pound-feet of torque. Just one of the ways where the XT6's prospects dim in the presence of its cross-Michigan rival. The Cadillac is also not available as a hybrid model. The others are, but are disparate. The Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring and Volvo XC90 T8 are similar in concept: range-topping models that are as much about adding performance as they are fuel economy. Their hefty price tags certainly reflect that as well.

General Motors Recall List

Wed, Oct 22 2014

It seems General Motors can't go more than a few weeks without issuing a major recall. Since the initial ignition lock recall on February 10, over 25 million vehicles have been recalled for defects. It seems General Motors can't go more than a few weeks without issuing a major recall. Since the initial ignition lock recall on February 10, over 25 million vehicles have been recalled for defects. We used the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall list to compile a snapshot of all the GM vehicles recalled in the last two months. NHTSA also provides a search engine that allows owners to search for recalls on their vehicle. An automotive company must do everything in their power to notify its customers when a recall is issued on a vehicle. If you own any of the following vehicles and you have questions regarding your car, you can contact Chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Buick at 1-800-521-7300 and Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. Or check out General Motor's recall site. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.safercar.gov. Here's a brief summery of the other vehicles currently under recall: July 26 – 414,333 cars affected NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V447000 Models under recall: Certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. Problem: In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position. Consequence: If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Solution: Dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. July 14 – 16,939 cars affected NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V341000 Models under recall: Certain model year 2011 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured October 18, 2010, to June 2, 2011. Problem: In the affected vehicles, vibrations from the drive shaft may cause the vehicle's roll over sensor to command the roof rail air bags to deploy. Consequence: If the roof rail air bags deploy unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of crash and injury to the occupants.

2022 GMC Hummer EV No. 001 at Barrett-Jackson brings $2.5 million

Mon, Mar 29 2021

This year's Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., played host to a bunch of the first examples of hot new cars: VIN No. 001 of the 2022 GMC Hummer EV, 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing and CT4-V Blackwing, 2021 Ford Bronco, 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 and 2021 Ram 1500 TRX. Every single one of them sold for more than six figures, with all the proceeds of nearly $5 million going to charities, but the big winner was absolutely the Hummer with a hammer price of $2.5 million. The Bronco did nicely, too, with a selling price of $1,075,000. You can see the list of the sale prices from highest to lowest of these first examples below. GMC Hummer EV: $2,500,000 Ford Bronco: $1,075,000 Ford Mustang Mach 1: $500,000 Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition: $410,000 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing: $265,000 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing: $165,000 Despite the Hummer going for $2.5 million, it wasn't the most expensive car to cross the block. That honor goes to a 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake that was once owned by Carroll Shelby himself. It sold for $5.5 million, the same price it sold for back in 2007. Nearly as pricey as the Hummer was a restored, numbers-matching 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 that went for $2,475,000. Related video: