1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

Description

The 1976 Cadillac Eldorado convertible was the end of a legend. So it's great to find such a cruiser-ready example with a solid investment to keep it a rolling tribute to the big classic American drop-top.

This is an interesting year for the Cadillac convertible. They made more convertibles this year than in previous ones, yet these still hold their value quite nicely. That's because 1976 was the bicentennial of America, and it just seemed right to cruise the USA in a proper American drop-top status symbol. There was also a rush to own an Eldorado convertible because this was the last of an impressive line. Cadillac announced this was the last year for convertibles, and even when drop-tops came back, they never offered the same level of size, comfort, and road-owning luxury as this one. So doesn't that kind of final chapter get you wanting this Caddy even before you check out the details? We like the Firethorn Metallic paint that gives you the boldness of a red but with a deeper level of sophistication. And since this was given a quality respray later in life, there is a nice metallic glow that lets the convertible radiate in the sunshine. We also like the coordinated white with pinstripe, door guards, and wide whitewalls, all looking distinct. And with the white convertible top in place, this one almost looks like a thoughtful two-tone cruiser.

Where the exterior is red with white accents, the interior flips the color theme. The white takes center stage on the leather seats with a stock style across its plush pleated design. This has plenty of space for family and friends to spread out, but a car like this is about the driver. That's why you have an individual armrest, and your seat power adjusts to the ideal position. There's a tilt steering column, and all your controls are within easy reach. This includes the power windows, power locks, power antenna, cruise control, and cold-blowing factory air conditioning. There are even some nice extras you don't see in other Eldorado drop-top. For example, not only do you get a nice soft white convertible boot, but also there's a color-mated Firethorn tonneau in case you want to let a dignitary sit on the back of this bicentennial Caddy during a 4th of July parade.

A big reason why this is considered the last of the true American convertibles is that this was the last time we'd see the big 500 cubic-inch V8. Topped with a four-barrel carburetor, this makes plenty of torque. It likes to be a good cruiser with three-speed automatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes. And don't forget. This was the only year for the convertible with four-wheel disc brakes.

The '76 Eldorado drop-top will always hold a special place in our enthusiasts' hearts. There are details you may want to update, like the convertible top, interior leather, a dash pad, or add a retro-cool radio that also accepts Bluetooth. These aren't the urgent details but what you do when you feel like adding something extra to your exceptional Caddy. So it's all about having a stylish and significant drop-top cruiser you can enjoy from day one. Call now!