Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible (1985)
Sale price: US $18,000.00 Make an Offer
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1985 |
| VIN : | 1G6EL6781FE648036 | Mileage: | 102000 |
| Model: | Eldorado | Transmission: | Automatic |
| Make: | Cadillac | Drive Type: | FWD |
| Options: | Leather Seats, Cassette Player | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
| Interior Color: | Red | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
| Sub Model: | Biarritz | Body Type: | Convertible |
| Exterior Color: | Red | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
| Power Options: | Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Cruise Control | Vehicle Title: | Clean |
| Number of Cylinders: | 8 |
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Vehicle description
I have owned this 1985 Eldorado convertible for 9 years, but now I have my eye on something else. I have put my heart and soul into maintaining this car while I have had it. I am the second owner. The first owner had somewhat of a celebrity status- It was frozen bagel king Murray Lender. I bought it from his estate through an auto broker. I had no idea it was his car until I saw his name on the transaction. He used to drive this car around Miami with three stuffed gorillas in the back seat. There is still a YouTube video of this:
https:/ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk0WCncPiwM
This car is in excellent mechanical condition. Here is a list of items:
The car has the very rare (for a Biarritz) analog speedometer, which I feel gives the car a much more vintage feel, and is also less problematic than the digital speedometer.
Fourth gear overdrive solenoid was replaced right after I purchased the car, and no issues since.
In 2013 at mileage 68419 I installed a new Jasper engine. The Jasper engine is a remanufactured HT4100, however they resolved many of the issues the original engine had, such as the aluminum block problems. Since the engine was installed it has been trouble free, with about 33,600 miles on it.
Recently I had the original radiator re-cored with a new copper core. The new aluminum and plastic radiators do not work well in these cars, so keeping the original radiator is imperative.
I had new tires put on the car a year ago. They are B.F. Goodrich tires of the correct size: 225/70R15.
The top works perfectly, and has no tears. I have replaced the two top motor relays (in the trunk behind the spare tire) with new ones. The top has the original red headliner inside.
Recent front brakes, pads and rotors, and rear pads.
Recent front and rear shocks, including the air ride shocks in the rear. Automatic Level Control works fine.
New AC compressor.
All electrical accessories work. Power windows (some are a little slow), power top (all windows lower when top is lowered), factory radio has been reconditioned and works great, including the tape player, Twilight Sentinel, cruise control, wipers and windshield washer, door locks, power seats, trunk pull-down motor (recently replaced), factory power antenna with original flush-mount bezel.
KNOWN ISSUES: I never got around to working on the interior. Recovering the leather on the seats needs to be done. Needs new carpet. The sun visors stay up OK, except if you go over a big bump, they tend to shake down, but otherwise stay up. There is a little dent on the left rear fender, which was there when I bought the car. It"s barely noticeable.
Please ask for any additional photos, or any ask any questions you may have if I have forgotten to cover something.
https:/ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk0WCncPiwM
This car is in excellent mechanical condition. Here is a list of items:
The car has the very rare (for a Biarritz) analog speedometer, which I feel gives the car a much more vintage feel, and is also less problematic than the digital speedometer.
Fourth gear overdrive solenoid was replaced right after I purchased the car, and no issues since.
In 2013 at mileage 68419 I installed a new Jasper engine. The Jasper engine is a remanufactured HT4100, however they resolved many of the issues the original engine had, such as the aluminum block problems. Since the engine was installed it has been trouble free, with about 33,600 miles on it.
Recently I had the original radiator re-cored with a new copper core. The new aluminum and plastic radiators do not work well in these cars, so keeping the original radiator is imperative.
I had new tires put on the car a year ago. They are B.F. Goodrich tires of the correct size: 225/70R15.
The top works perfectly, and has no tears. I have replaced the two top motor relays (in the trunk behind the spare tire) with new ones. The top has the original red headliner inside.
Recent front brakes, pads and rotors, and rear pads.
Recent front and rear shocks, including the air ride shocks in the rear. Automatic Level Control works fine.
New AC compressor.
All electrical accessories work. Power windows (some are a little slow), power top (all windows lower when top is lowered), factory radio has been reconditioned and works great, including the tape player, Twilight Sentinel, cruise control, wipers and windshield washer, door locks, power seats, trunk pull-down motor (recently replaced), factory power antenna with original flush-mount bezel.
KNOWN ISSUES: I never got around to working on the interior. Recovering the leather on the seats needs to be done. Needs new carpet. The sun visors stay up OK, except if you go over a big bump, they tend to shake down, but otherwise stay up. There is a little dent on the left rear fender, which was there when I bought the car. It"s barely noticeable.
Please ask for any additional photos, or any ask any questions you may have if I have forgotten to cover something.