1981 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham D'elegance 6.0l, 80k Miles, Wire Wheels on 2040-cars
Tucson, Arizona, United States
This 1981 Cadillac Brougham D'Elegance has just over 80,800 miles, and is in excellent condition. The 1981 Cadillacs featured the rather infamous V-8-6-4 variable displacement system, which was designed to shut down 2 or 4 cylinders to save fuel. This system has been used on several modern cars with success, but was far ahead of it's time in 1981. While ingenious, the computers of the time were simply not sophisticated enough to work properly, and almost all of the systems were disabled by Cadillac dealers. When disabled, the engine functions quite well as a regular 8 cylinder motor, and is a reliable car. Between 1982 and 1985, Cadillac replaced this engine with a horrible aluminum 4.1 liter V8, and many people confuse the two. The 4.1 was plagued with overheating problems, and few of them made it past 100,000 miles. Conversely, the 6 liter V-8-6-4 was actually a tried and true variant of the 500/472 family of Cadillac big blocks, and was a very good engine once the variable displacement was disconnected. At 368 cubic inches, it was the last of the true Cadillac big blocks, and featured a reliable throttle body fuel injection system.
I have owned this car for the last two years, and have done quite a bit of work to bring it to it's current state. I purchased it from an elderly gentlemen who had stopped driving, and the car had been stored in his garage for several years. It has been a dry Arizona desert car for most of it's life, and is rust free. Due to the long slumber, I completely rebuilt the fuel system. The gas tank was removed and professionally cleaned, the gas lines were flushed, and both fuel injectors were professionally rebuilt. The fuel filter and pump were also replaced. I changed the oil to Mobil 1 synthetic, and flushed the cooling system and replaced the radiator. The Cadillac received a full tune up, with new plugs, cap, and rotor. The brake booster was replaced, along with the valve cover gaskets, rear shocks, and all rubber vacuum lines. The main computer (ECM) was replaced, along with the throttle position sensor and EGR valve. The AC system was tested and re-charged, and has worked for the past two years without additional service. It currently blows very cold. The digital read outs all work well, and the check engine light is functional and off. All four tires were replaced with Hankook radials lass than 500 miles ago, and the battery is two years old.
The exterior paint is about 70% original. It looks to have had a minor repair on the right rear quarter, and the top of the trunk lid was professionally re-sprayed at one time due to fading. The original vinyl top is still in excellent condition, with no rips or holes. All of the filler panels are starting to come apart, but reproductions are easy to find and install. The body does have numerous dings and scratches, but is still very presentable.
The interior is in excellent condition, with nearly perfect leather seats, door panels, and carpeting. The headliner looks to have been replaced at some point, but the rear sail panels will still need to be re-done. The dash is very nice, but does have two small cracks. The driver's window will only go down about four inches, and will need servicing. The other windows appear to function well. Power locks and trunk pull-down both work well. Steering wheel is excellent. Radio does not work, nor does the power antenna. Wipers, turn signals, and lights all work fine.
I have owned four Cadillac Broughams, and currently use a 92 D'Elegance as my daily driver. I have found them to be excellent, reliable cars. This is a great example of the last "big block" Brougham, and it looks quite impressive in metallic gold. It also has the real Appliance wire wheels, which really take it over the top. I am a member of the CLC, and an avid collector of vintage Cadillacs and Buicks. I have sold a number of vintage cars on ebay- please check my 100% positive feedback and bid with confidence. Questions? Feel free to message me or call my personal cell. My name is Alex, and my number is 520-465-2539. The car is garaged at my house, and is available for inspections and test drives during the auction period. I live in sunny Tucson, Arizona, just five miles from Interstate 10. International bidders welcome.
This car is offered at no reserve, so bid to win!
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