Cadillac : Eldorado El Deora on 2040-cars
Fort Myers, Florida, United States
Up for auction is my 1972 Cadillac Eldorado with a little over 51k original miles. This car is a special custom package built by ASC Custom Craft. (American Sunroof Corporation) The package was called El Deora and offered through Cadillac dealers. It was a very rare ane expensive package which consisted of reworked grill and hood ornament, large power sunroof, heavilly padded landau roof extending into the doors, portholes, and faux spare tire hump on rear trunklid. The package competed with other "pimpmobile" builders in the early 70's such as Dunham Coach. But I believe this was the only package offered by Cadillac. The car is beautiful and is an all original survivor. It is turquoise with hand painted pinstriping and white leather. All power options inside, and ice cold climate control A/C. Everything works but for the cruise control, which works every now and then. Even all the fiber optic indicators and the automatic headlights work. The interior is near perfect, carpet is mint, backseat looks like its never been sat in and the front seat has minor patina from age but no cracks or tears. The car appears to always have been garaged. The weather stripping is still soft and in good shape. Dash is perfect Etc.. Engine is the 500 ci. that just had a fresh tune up. (points, condenser, cap, rotor, plugs, wires) Runs great, shifts smooth. No leaks that I can see. Drives unbelievable smooth and straight down the road. Brakes stop straight with no vibration. Whitewall firestone radials are in great shape with onlyb about !k miles. Origional full size bias ply is in the trunk. You get noticed in this car! I get more looks and thumbs up in this car than any other I've driven! The last few pics show the flaws : Scratch on Pass. door, small ding on driver fender, and small wrinkle on rear bumper. The only rust is a few pea sized bubbles at the base of the padded top, and a small approx 3'' spot behind both front wheels than you cant even see because of the stainless trim. Chrome and stainless in really good shape. I love this car and have been very reluctant to sell but I never use it and could use the space in the garage. Also... I bought the car from an elderly gentleman approx 3 years ago. He said he purchased the car from famous sportscaster Jimmy "The Greek" Snyder many years ago. I have not been able to prove this but just thought i'd throw it out there. Please feel free to call with any questions or if you want to come see the car. Thanks...Happy bidding. Ryan 239-218-9114
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