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1983 Cadillac Eldorado Biaritz on 2040-cars

Year:1983 Mileage:78465
Location:

Grand Haven, Michigan, United States

Grand Haven, Michigan, United States
Advertising:
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
Engine:4.1
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1g6al5780de605796 Year: 1983
Make: Cadillac
Options: Cassette Player
Model: Eldorado
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Trim: Biaritz
Drive Type: Automatic
Disability Equipped: No
Mileage: 78,465
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

I had originally bought the car to be used as a weekend driver, and to take it to e few local car shows.  I just have too many other projects going on right now, and do not have the time to work on it anymore.  The car to the best of my knowledge is all original from the ground up, other then any repairs I have made.  This is the Biaritz Eldorado, so it was the top of the line Eldorado at the time.

Condition of interior:  All of the power lock, windows, and seats work.  The radio and power antenna work good, as well as all the speakers.  I put a new head liner in, but would need to be finished.  The rear side panels over the back seat were damage and could not be save.  I found two replacements, but are white, and would have to be died red to match.  The leather seats are in great shape, and show no real signs of wear. Everything else in the interior is in great shape with little to no signs of wear.

Condition of exterior: I was told the car was stored all winter long, and was inside when not being driven.  So there is just some minor rust in a couple areas, but you need to be up close to find.  All the chrome is in great shape, with little to no pitting.  The stainless roof is in great shape, and the vinyl part of the roof is in great shape as well.  The automatic trunk latch works well also.

Drivability:  Just before I put the car into storage, the computer would only allow it to run in limp mode.  According to the Cadillac manual I have for the car the computer is not communicating with the distributor.  So it may either be the ignition module, or a signal failure on the signal wire.  I have just not had the time to make the repair.  Before this failure the car ran like a top, and went down the road just as well.  I went through and replace every gasket I could on the motor, and put a new timing set in as well.  I had the gas tank cleaned and lined, with a new fuel pump installed.  I also started to put in a gauge cluster, to show temp, voltage, and oil pressure.  As the car only came with indicator lights in the dash.

Things you would have to do:  The gauge cluster has to finish being installed.  .The bottom of the dash is removed, so I could access the computer to troubleshoot the ignition issue.  Other then that you shouldn't have to do anything else with the car. 

List of things to go with the car, Cadillac factory repair manual and electrical diagram, 2nd Engine computer.  I also have a radiator core support, head light and grill assembly with the grill and headlights to go with the car.

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