1984 Cadillac Eldorado, 51,904 Original Miles on 2040-cars

1982 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe, 51,904 Original Miles, 4 Owners From New, Perfect Running Condition 

1982 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe, 51,904 Original Miles, 4 Owners From New, Carriage Top Option, Wire Wheel Cover Option, Perfect Running Condition  

VIN #  1G6AL5780EE627069

This 1984 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe is fantastic example of one of the most popular mid-eighties Cadillacs produced and represents an era of cars that will never be seen again…

The condition of this car is very original and very well presented.  The car shows very few signs of age and has 51,904 miles on the odometer.  I believe I am the fourth owner from new. 

This car still retains just about every option available on an Eldorado at the time, and everything at the time of this listing is in working order. 

BODY:

This Eldorado wears its factory correct and original paint, which is in very nice condition, with no cracking, fading, or checking evident.  It was painted approximately 4 years ago.  All of the body panels are ripple, dent, and rust free and don’t appear to have had any sort of body or accident damage. 

The glass and seals are in excellent condition and there are no leaks evident. 

The body trim, including the chrome, aluminum, and rubber, is in good condition.  No trim has been replaced, nor has it needed to be, on the car.  It has all been polished, preserved and cared for properly over the years.  There are some minor imperfections, in particular on the top of the front bumper toward one side at the rear where a small area of the chrome has bubbled, but overall, the trim is in line with what the condition should be on a car of this age with the mileage shown.

The bumper fillers (a major issue for all Cadillacs of this era) were replaced when the car was painted.  Consequently, the new owner will not have to worry about any cracking, splitting,  or future replacement.   

INTERIOR: 

The interior is trimmed in the original leather.  The seating areas are in nice condition, with no rips or tears.  The door panels are also in good condition, but please pay attention to the photos in the description of the driver’s side door panel, as it has a couple of age cracks by the controls, as is common on cars of this age.  The simulated wood trim is also in good condition and not in need of repair.  The carpet is also original and in very presentable condition.  

All of the accessories, including the climate control, are in perfect working order.  The original factory AM/FM stereo cassette system is still in place and works, but the display does not show the station all of the time. 

All of the windows power up and down and work.  The trunk is in very nice condition, the trunk covering is in excellent condition with no rips, tears, or missing pieces, and the spare tire and jack are accounted for and in very nice condition.   

UNDERCARRIAGE:

The underside of the car is in line with a well- cared for car.  Again, it is very solid and very well preserved, with no evidence of any accident damage.  I couldn’t include all of the photos of the undercarriage in the ad, so if you’d like to see a complete set, please contact me and I will email them to you. 

ENGINE and ENGINE COMPARTMENT:

The powerplant in this Cadillac is the original 4100 V-8 engine.  It is completely original and as you can see from the photos, very well preserved.  All aspects of the motor are in perfect working order, and the compression ratio is exactly where it should be. 

The engine bay is completely original, with all components in operational condition.  Every detail of the engine compartment is “Cadillac Correct” and well preserved.  There is some minor wear to certain painted surfaces due to age, but overall, it is very presentable.

This is a Cadillac 4100 engine, and although they did have problems early on in the production run, by 1984, all of the problems were ironed out by GM.  Even though I have never had any type of issue with the motor, I do put the coolant pellets (available from the Cadillac parts counter) in the radiator on a regular basis. 

All engine and drivetrain maintenance is up to date, including the following services:

-oil and filter change

-air filter replacement   

-installation of new fuel filter

-engine coolant  

-installation of drive belts

-lubrication of entire chassis 

TRANSMISSION:

The automatic transmission in this car is in perfect working order and functions as a 51,000 mile car should.  It is the original transmission to the car. 

TIRES, WHEELS, and BRAKES:

The tires are in very nice condition and are not in need of replacement at this time.  They and are the correct and original size replacement for the ’84 Eldorado.

The wheels are the original Cadillac wheels, and are in excellent condition.  The wheel covers are also the original Cadillac wheels covers.  All of the center caps have a sharp Cadillac crest on them and are original and also in very nice condition. 

The entire braking system has been gone through to ensure every part works as it should.  All rotors, pads, and seals have been replaced and brake fluid flushed. 

OVERALL DRIVING IMPRESSIONS:

This Eldorado runs and drives as should – It’s barely broken in!  The 8 cylinder powerplant runs and accelerates smoothly and very quickly and the transmission shifts as it should. 

The car drives around town and on the open road with no squeaks, creaks, or rattles.  It has had all of the necessary service recently performed including oil-change, tune up, installation of new battery, and transmission and differential service.  It needs absolutely nothing to drive, show, and enjoy.  All of the mechanical aspects of the car work as they should. 

PLEASE NOTE:

This Eldorado still retains all of its original or N.O.S. components!  This means the engine, transmission, rear end, etc. are original or correct to the car.  All of the numbers, markings, etc., are correct.  THIS Eldorado HAS NEVER BEEN MODIFIED IN ANY WAY!  It is an original and very special car that, as evidenced by the low mileage and condition, has been driven very sparingly and properly cared for during the last 30 years…

If you’ve never driven a Cadillac of this period, you are in for a treat with this one! 

If you are serious about purchasing this vehicle, I encourage you to come, take a look, and drive it.  I can also provide you with additional photos of any specific part you have questions about.

You or your mechanic are also welcome to put the car on a lift and perform any drivetrain inspection you wish, including a compression check.    

TERMS:  $500 DEPOSIT WITHIN 48 HOURS OF AUCTION CLOSE.  BALANCE OF AUCTION AMOUNT MUST BE PAID BY CASH IN PERSON, BANK TO BANK TRANSFER, OR CERTIFIED FUNDS (WITH VERIFICATION) ONLY WITHIN 7 DAYS OF AUCTION CLOSE.  SORRY, NO C.O.D. AND NO PAYPAL. 

The description of this vehicle is written to the best of my knowledge.  However, I am by no means an expert on vintage Cadillac automobiles.  Please don’t hesitate to ask for more photos and, if possible, come and look in person before the auction ends.  ALL SALES ARE FINAL!  If you have any questions, please contact me before the auction ends.

This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed, written or implied unless there is a warranty in effect from the factory.  The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith.  No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage.  Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type.  It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely.  The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request PRIOR to the close of sale.  Seller assumes no responsibility for any statements regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. 

Please remember that your bid constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this item.  If you require an inspection, have it done prior to bidding.  I strongly encourage all bidders to inspect the vehicle personally or enlist the services of a professional inspector prior to placing a bid.  After the sale, inspections are not recognized as a contingency to completing your obligation to your winning bid.  If there are any questions regarding the above terms, please e-mail prior to bidding.

If you have any questions, please contact me.  If you live close to Chicago, I encourage you to come and inspect the car in person!

In an effort to protect the eBay user information and to help ensure the authenticity of correspondence between sellers and bidders, eBay’s new listing format does NOT display any bidder information.  Nevertheless, I STRONGLY encourage bidders to contact me directly to answer questions or to verify correspondence.  Seller reserves the right to not accept bids or sell the vehicle to anyone with a zero or negative eBay feedback rating.

Please do not waste my time or yours bidding on an item you do not intend to pay for.  If you bid on this part and win, you are expected to pay for the part and pick it up in a timely manner!

I welcome ALL international bidders and am happy to assist with making shipping arrangements.  I can also arrange crating for shipment on my end for a nominal extra charge.  If you are an international buyer, I understand it can take some time to arrange shipping, so I do not mind keeping the motorcycle for a longer period of time until pick up.  Please contact me before the sale ends, if possible, to discuss the specifics.

Thanks for your interest!

For more on the Cadillac Eldorado, please read on past the photos…

The Eldorado is a personal luxury car manufactured and marketed by the Cadillac Division of General Motors from 1953 to 2002. Competitors included the Lincoln Mark series and the lower-priced Buick Riviera and Oldsmobile Toronado.

The Eldorado was at or near the top of the Cadillac line during early model years. The original 1953 Eldorado convertible and the Eldorado Brougham models of 1957–1960 were the most expensive models that Cadillac offered those years, and the Eldorado was never less than second in price after the Cadillac Series 75 until 1966.[1][2] Eldorados bore the Fleetwood designation from 1965 through 1972.

Beginning in 1961, Cadillac marketed an upper trim level named after the French coastal resort, the Eldorado Biarritz.

The name "Eldorado" was proposed for a special show car built in 1952 to mark Cadillac's Golden Anniversary; it was the result of in-house competition won by Mary-Ann Marini (nee Zukosky), a secretary in the company's merchandising department. Another source, Palm Springs Life magazine, attributes the name to a resort destination in California's Coachella Valley that was a favorite of General Motors executives. However, the Eldorado Country Club in Indian Wells, California was not founded until 1957 - five years after Cadillac's naming competition. In any case, the name was adopted by the company for a new, limited-edition convertible that was added to the line in 1953.

The name Eldorado was derived from the Spanish words "el dorado", which is translated "the gilded one" or "the golden one" in English; the name was originally given to the legendary chief or "cacique" of a South American Indian tribe. Legend has it that his followers would sprinkle his body with gold dust on ceremonial occasions and he would wash it off again by diving into a lake. The name more frequently refers to a legendary city of fabulous riches, somewhere in South America, that inspired many European expeditions, including one to the Orinoco by England's Sir Walter Raleigh.

For 1979, a new, trimmer Eldorado was introduced, and for the first time the car shared its chassis with the Buick Riviera as well as the Toronado. Smaller 350 and 368 in (5.7 and 6.0 L) V8's replaced the 500 and 425 in (8.2 and 7.0 L) of the preceding model, giving better fuel efficiency. For 1979, it was offered only with the Oldsmobile 350 as standard, with the Diesel 350 available as an option.

In 1980, the gas 350 was replaced with the Cadillac 368 except in California, where the Oldsmobile 350 was retained for that year. In both the 1980 Seville and Eldorado (which shared their frames), the 368s in 1980 came with DEFI, whereas for the larger RWD Cadillacs, the 368 only came with a 4-barrel Quadrajet carburetor. Independent rear suspension was adopted, helping retain rear-seat and trunk room in the smaller body. The most notable styling touch was an extreme notchback roofline, making the rear window almost vertical. The Eldorado Biarritz model resurrected the stainless-steel roof concept from the first Brougham. Although downsized, these Eldorados were still substantial-sized cars with good room and power. Contrary to the current body design of the time, the Eldorado continued to feature frameless door glass, and the rear quarter windows re-appeared as they did before 1971, without a thick "B" pillar. However, these cars were not true hardtops, as the rear quarter windows were fixed and could not be rolled down. Most people probably didn't even notice, since air conditioning was de rigueur for all the cars, and the coupe featured "hospital zone" quietness with the windows closed. Sales set a new record at 67,436.

For 1981, Cadillac began offering the V8-6-4 variable displacement variant of the 368 engine, which was designed to deactivate some cylinders when full power was not needed, helping meet GM's obligations under the government fuel economy ("CAFE") standards. Unfortunately, it did not work as planned, and sometimes did not work at all. It was a reduced bore version of the 1968 model-year 472, sharing that engine's stroke and also that of the model-year 1977–1979 425. The engine itself was extremely rugged and durable, but its complex electronics were the source of customer complaints.

1981 was the first year electronic "digital" instrumentation was an available option. In addition to the digital electronic climate control that was standard on all Eldorados, the standard analog speedometer and fuel gauges could be replaced with a digital display showing speed in a single, precise, and instant number and a fuel gauge that would read the number of gallons of fuel remaining in the gas tank and another gauge showing approximately how many miles can be driven on it.

In 1984, Cadillac also introduced a convertible version of Eldorado Biarritz. It was 200 pounds heavier, but featured the same interior as other Biarritz versions. The model year of 1985 was the last year for the ASC, Inc., aftermarket conversion Eldorado convertible. Because of its limited edition (around 3000 total), the convertible models are now highly sought after by numerous collectors. Total sales set an all time record of 77,806, accounting for about 26% of all Cadillacs sold.

Prior to the 'official' 1984 and 1985 Eldorado convertibles marketed by Cadillac, some 1979-83 Eldorados were made into coach convertibles by independent coachbuilders e.g. American Sunroof Corporation, Custom Coach (Lima, Ohio - this coachbuilder turned a few 1977 and 1978 Eldorados into convertibles), Hess & Eisenhardt. The same coachbuilders also converted the Oldsmobile Toronado and Buick Riviera into a ragtop.

Late in the 1985 model year, an optional 'Commemorative Edition' package was announced, in honor of the last year of production for this version of the Eldorado. Exclusive features included gold-tone script and tail-lamp emblems, specific sail panel badges, gold-background wheel center caps, and a "Commemorative Edition" badge on the steering wheel horn pad. Leather upholstery (available in Dark Blue or White, or a two-tone with Dark Blue and White) was included in the package, along with a Dark Blue dashboard and carpeting. Exterior colors were Cotillion White or Commodore Blue.

Specifications:

1984 Cadillac Eldorado 4.1L V-8 HT-4100

Cadillac Eldorado 4.1L V-8 HT-4100, model year 1984, version for North America

2-door coupe body type

FWD (front-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox

gasoline engine, displacement: 4087 cm3 / 249 cui

advertised power: 100.5 kW / 135 hp / 137 PS ( SAE net ) / 4400 , torque: 271 Nm       / 200 lb-ft / 2200 (see horsepower and torque curve)

outside length: 5194 mm / 204.5 in

wheelbase: 2896 mm / 114 in

base curb weight: 1693 kg / 3732 lbs

top speed: 175 km/h (109 mph) (theoretical);

accelerations: 0- 60 mph 12.6 s; 0- 100 km/h 13.4 s (a-c simulation); 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 18.9 s

fuel consumption and mileage: 18/28 mpg (U.S.),