Make: | Cadillac |
Model: | Eldorado |
Type: | Convertible |
Trim: | Base Convertible 2-Door |
Year: | 1966 |
Mileage: | 23,459 |
VIN: | E2631074 |
Color: | Firemist Gold |
Engine: | 7.0L 7031CC 429Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Black |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Jupiter, Florida, United States |
My 1966 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
1 of 2150 ever made
Last year of the rear wheel drive Eldorado convertible
The 1966 Eldorado recently celebrated its 50th anniversary
429 Cadillac V8, AT, PS, PB, PW including vent windows, power seat, power trunk, power antennae, power top, power door locks, clock, cruise control, power trunk release, AM FM radio, tilt and telescopic wheel.
Added but not correct include Cadillac wire wheels (I have the original wheels and hubcaps to go with car), 1941 Cadillac hood goddess, dual working spotlights. Plus, lots of additional chrome under the hood and inside the door openings.
(Every option for 1966 except bucket seats and console)
***I do have a set of 1966 Eldorado Bucket seats if interested
Please see the videos of car in this listing
The story about the car
I have owned this car for over 15 years now. It has always been here in Jupiter, Florida in my climate controlled garage on a trickle charger and stabil in the gas tank.
I traded for this car with longtime collector car dealer Marvin Freeman from Twenty First Century auctions here in nearby Pompano Beach. He is still there today and always has cars for sale on eBay.
The reason I mention how I acquired the car and from who is at the time Mr. Freeman claimed the it was an actual mileage car and previously owned by Michael Jordan the basketball player. (there is no documentation of any kind that verifies this)
I made the trade for the car at the time purely based upon condition not low mileage or prior celebrity ownership claims. Original top and interior that look amazing with a one repaint in correct Firemist Gold. Rust free with beautiful floors (see pics) All original chrome, stainless, glass, etc. and drives like a dream.
Must see and drive to appreciate(15 miles from WPB airport)
Recommissioning the car
After enjoying the car for several years and putting approximate 5k miles on the car I moved onto other cars. A few months ago, when I decided that it was time to sell and have someone else enjoy. I began to go through the car. It always started and ran great because it was well stored in a climate controlled garage on a trickle charger with stabil added to the gas and was started regularly so that was no issues.
What needed attention were the AC, cooling system and most of the rubber on the car.
Here is what I did over the last 90 days.
AC recommissioned including work on the compressor, new AC relay, new condenser, new dryer, new evaporator.
New radiator
New water pump
New convertible roof rail whether strip kit including header seal
New pillar post seals
New window sweep seals and belt line molding
New rear window whether strip
New trunk whether strip
New trunk cardboard,
New trunk lining material including spare tire cover
New complete front end splash apron kit
Trunk jack refurbished with correct wood chuck
I hope I have included all relevant info but I’m sure that might be some things that I have missed. I’m listing this car to sell so please ask questions, better yet come see and drive car in person to really appreciate.
Please see the videos of car in this listing