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1974 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible - Excellent Condition - Runs Great! on 2040-cars
US $11,500.00
Year:1974
Mileage:95688
Color:
Location:
Eustis, Florida, United States
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NO REASONABLE OFFER WILL BE REFUSED - Being offered for sale is a 1974 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible equipped with the 8.2L (500 ci) V8 with Quadrajet 4-barrel carburetor and 3-speed TurboHydramatic (THM425) automatic transmission. Clean title in hand, located in Eustis, Florida. The odometer shows 95,688 miles and I believe this to be accurate. Mileage may increase slightly as I am still driving the car. I run ethanol-free regular grade gasoline now that I have a source but she had run acceptably well on 89 and 91 octane pump gas (with ethanol) prior to that. All power options work except for the rear window defroster. Car is not equipped with cruise control (I thought this was odd, given that this was basically top-of-the-line for 1974). I am the third owner, the second being the owner of the paint and body shop that did the majority of the restoration work and from whom I purchased the vehicle. Condition and Restoration: The vehicle has been partially restored at least twice in its lifetime: the first major restoration was in 2006 when the leather upholstery and convertible top were replaced with new material. The leather seats are still in excellent condition with only a few stitches that need repair on one pleat on the front passenger seating surface. The convertible top is, likewise, in very good condition - it does have some mildew: most of it cleans off with a scrub brush and water, I would think a bleach solution would cure the rest but I have not tried it myself. I usually drive the car with the top down so this has not been a major concern for me. The second major restoration was the body and paint work was done by a reputable shop in Greenwich, CT during throughout 2012 and early 2013. During this time period all body panels were replaced or repaired as needed to restore a like-new appearance and the car was painted a metallic burgundy color. I was told the car had extra clear coat applied so that it could be sanded and polished multiple times in the future; currently the car looks stunning in the shade in a deep burgundy hue. In sunlight, the metallic paint sparkles brilliantly but the clear coat does show some swirl marks. There are also two small cracks in the paint, on the rear left of the hood and front top of the left fender, that will need to be addressed. There is also a small patch of dullness on the middle left of the hood that I have been told is a tree sap stain; also on the right center edge of the hood is another paint issue; it makes it look improperly sprayed on but there is clear coat on top of it so I'm not sure what happened. There are two or three very small bubbles in the paint near the stainless convertible boot trim at the right rear of the car that I assume to be caused by the beginnings of some underlying rust. The last defect I noticed is a scuff in the stainless trim at the bottom of the windshield. (ALL OF THESE MENTIONED DEFECTS ARE PICTURED) I am not sure if the motor is original but I have been working with an excellent classic car mechanic locally who has brought it to the best possible running condition short of totally rebuilding it. The interior is in very good condition; there is a small complex crack in the dashboard on the passenger side. All accent lights on doors, under dash, and on interior trim panels are functional. The map light is functional, but the lens is cracked; Super Glue has slowed its escape from the dash. There are a few bulbs burnt out in the instrument panel: one that illuminates the far left side of the speedometer, one for part of the climate control/headlight control area, and one for the high beam indicator all come to mind but none compromise your ability to drive the car safely. The interior is complete and all of the wood and stainless trim bits are in excellent condition with the exception of the very small strip of chrome that is supposed to circle the upper level of the dash where the clock and warning/indicator lights are - the center black plastic trim piece is original and the chrome finish/paint has almost completely worn off of its outer edge. This is not really noticeable except to the discerning eye. All exterior lights work (low beam, high beam, parking lamps, and cornering lamps) as do the low/high/parking/turn signal indicator lights on the fenders. One reverse light has stopped working in the past but is currently OK; must be a wiring or socket problem. Climate control works properly, hot heat and ICE COLD A/C. Rear window is wired for electric defrost but something must be disconnected as it does not work. Electric power antenna control switch works (the head unit automatically raises and lowers it so you do not have to use it.) Clock moves but does not keep time - I have read that it is a bad design and many did not work from the factory. The power convertible top does operate and I use it almost every time I take the car out. My mechanic recommends that in the future the moving parts of the top mechanism should be taken apart, rebuilt/replaced/lubricated and that the convertible top motor be rebuilt to improve speed and smoothness. The metal framework for the convertible top appears to have been repainted at some point and is in good, functional condition but could use sanding and repainting if you wanted it to be like-new. The original AM/FM radio has been replaced with a newer factory look-alike unit that incorporates a digital AM/FM tuner with scan/seek, 4 station presets, and an Aux input that utilizes a 3.5mm headphone plug to connect your iPhone/Android phone/MP3 player, etc. The speakers have also been replaced at some point and sound decent for a 4-speaker system. The rear speakers fire into the convertible boot, so they are more noticeable with the top raised. Many cosmetic and mechanical parts were repaired and replaced during the 2012-2013 restoration and I have attempted to chronicle them all below: - New carpeting and floor mats - Reupholstered padded vinyl door inserts and grab handles - New A/C vents - Replaced climate control module - Updated A/C system to use modern refrigerant - New alternator - New/rebuilt carburetor - New convertible top cable for one side - New rubber trim/gaskets for the entire cabin/all windows - New rubber trim for front and rear bumpers - Replaced front bumper and replaced/restored other misc. chrome pieces - New insulation/padding under the hood - New trunk liner Since I have had the car, I have also made numerous repairs and improvements: - New blower motor - Repaired an electrical relay issue related to A/C blower - New fuel pump - Complete tune-up with new plugs, wires and rotor - Regular oil changes (most recent was in February along with the tune-up) - Carburetor and fuel mixture adjusted for smoother running/better fuel economy - Tranny oil pan seal changed and dipstick reseated/sealed (resolved leaks) The car will come with an extra driver's side fender skirt. I also have the original fiberglass parade boot (2 pieces in individual protective vinyl cases) but it has never been painted to match. I do not use it and it will be included with the car. I will also include a basic car cover that I've used for the last year or so to protect the car from pollen, dirt, dust, sap, etc. If you have any further questions about the condition of the car or would like any other pictures, please let me know via eBay message - I have attempted to be as honest and descriptive as possible given that you may not see the car in person before you decide to buy it. This car has been my baby for the past year and I feel like I have gotten to know almost everything there is to know about it. You may also call or text me at two03-five7eight-zero888, my name is Erik. Please keep in mind while the entire car and its trim are in fantastic condition, it is over 40 years old, has been through multiple partial restorations, and is not perfect. What Needs to be Done: (Things I would take care of if I were keeping the car) - Passenger side fender skirt fitment could be adjusted if you want it to be perfect - the gap is a little larger on this side of the car, the driver's side fits like a glove. - Exhaust manifold has a crack - not urgent but eventually needs to be welded or replaced. - Convertible top mechanical maintenance - Replaceable internals of folding/moving parts should eventually be replaced and the motor rebuilt - works fine as-is but could be faster/smoother. - Lights behind certain dashboard instruments have burnt out; does not affect functionality. - Minor paint issues mentioned above - Some swirl marks in clear coat, (2) small cracks in paint on top of left fender and at rear of matching crease in hood, minor paint stain on hood, minor undercoat problem on hood, minor rust (under paint) near stainless trunk trim. I require a $1,000.00 deposit via PayPal with 48 hours to hold the car. The remainder must be paid in cash or by cashier's check upon pick up. If the buyer is local, I would prefer to complete the monetary part of the transaction at his/her bank before we go to the title office. Buyer is responsible for any and all shipping costs or may arrange to pick up the car locally in Eustis, FL. Thank you for looking and happy bidding! This car is also available for sale locally; seller reserves the right to cancel/end auction early if the vehicle is sold. |
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