The Eldorado coupe was as luxurious on the inside as it was on the outside. The Eldorado was also available as the only luxury convertible built in America. It was a dramatic synthesis of two motoring worlds: the panache of a convertible, and the superlative luxury of being a Cadillac.
Its ingenious inward folding roof provided full-width rear seating and a neater profile with the roof folded. With the top down, the architecture of this car looked as though it spanned for miles. The Eldorado convertible came standard with a new softer Sierra grain leather in 12 color combinations. The youthful, glamorous Eldorado convertible combined tasteful individuality and world-class luxury.
The interior was spacious, elegant, in the Eldorado tradition. Open air grand touring was never more eloquent than in the Eldorado convertible. And, the added charisma of being a Cadillac convertible. Also standard were Automatic Level Control, a power, a fully automatic inward folding fabric roof for the convertible, Variable Ratio Power steering, power brakes with front discs, and Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission.
A Cadillac Eldorado was always an extremely luxurious automobile with more standard features and accessories than other luxury cars in its class. Cadillac always offered more variety than the competition. The Eldorados received extensive styling changes yet retained the same bodyshell introduced for the model year. Styling revisions included square headlamps highlighting a bold new front end ensemble. The front bumper had end caps that retracted into thermo plastic filler panels to protect the sheet metal during minor impacts.
The Eldorado lost the classic fender skirts for a more contemporary look. The rear end styling was unchanged from the refresh. Cadillac engineers significantly improved fuel economy for the model year. The highly efficient 8. It incorporated the coil into the distributor. Eliminated were the traditional breaker points, rubbing block, and coil wire. The HEI produces a more powerful spark allowing a wider spark plug gap, thus, faster ignition of fuel resulting in faster more reliable starting and a more powerful burn.
This system had the provisions for computer controls which would begin late s. Oddly, the 8. The 8. The combination of the new exhaust catalytic converter with the solid-state HEI system allowed the use of unleaded fuel and travelling up to 22, miles between tune-ups. The efficient Eldorado 8. Convertible performance was rated as mph in The Eldorado rode a long They were extremely large front engine front-wheel drive vehicles. The front suspension used upper and lower control arms.
It had an integral steering knuckle for added dependability and longevity. Helical coil springs, torsion bars, all exclusive to Eldorado were assembled with rubber bushings to absorb road impact and isolate road noise. Teflon-ring shock absorbers aided the magic carpet ride. The Automatic Level Control was activated by compressor to maintain optimum vehicle poise under all driving situations. A dual chamber hydraulic master cylinder provided independent operation of front and rear braking systems.
Discs were fitted to the front axle while finned composite duo-servo drums were fitted to the rear axle. The parking brake had an automatic vacuum release. It could be used as a true auxiliary brake since it would not lock with the engine running and car in gear. The brake discs and brake shoes were self-adjusting each time the car was driven in reverse and the brakes applied. It was the only automobile in the world to combine front-wheel drive, Automatic Level Control, Variable Ratio Power steering, and Automatic Climate Control as standard equipment.
Unique in stature, Eldorado for was offered as an elegant coupe or the only luxury convertible built in the land. Powered by the efficient 8. Seems only the Fleetwood brougham came standard with dual comfort. This is why I write about them to keep them in the spotlight…for readers like you!
God Bless all of you who read my works of art! Keep on reading and commenting…is makes me write more!!! Images are general in nature and may not reflect the specific vehicle selected. This generation of Cadillac Eldorado is differentiated further from its E-body Oldsmobile Toronado sibling by the fact that it was available through as a convertible as well as two-door hardtop.
The car grew in size and weight, but the Cad motor lost horsepower every year due to ever tightening emission standards and crude emissions equipment. Performance was dulled but not ruined, though fuel economy sank to new lows.
Interestingly, the Cadillac Eldorado convertible was chosen as the Indianapolis Pace Car for The final Eldorado convertibles were designated as Bicentennial Specials, colored in white with red and blue pinstripes.
For all Hagerty Insurance clients: The values shown do not imply coverage in this amount.
0コメント