Make: | Cadillac |
Model: | Eldorado |
Type: | Coupe |
Year: | 1972 |
Mileage: | 40700 |
Engine: | 500ci V8 |
Vehicle Title: | Clean |
Item location: | Naples, Florida, United States |
1972 Cadillac Eldorado
Offered for sale is a 1972 Cadillac Eldorado. The car is completely original and in above-average condition. It is mechanically sound and ready for a new owner. The speedometer shows a mileage of 40,700 miles. Based on the general overall condition, the mileage is therefore credible. Be that as it may, the car has no documented history. The car shows the usual signs of wear for a vehicle that is over 50 years old. The overall condition of the vehicle is very good for its age. The vehicle was delivered in California and was driven there most of the time before it came to Florida. Therefore it was never driven in winter, in snow and ice or on salty roads. The generally good condition and the low mileage reflect this. The vehicle is mechanically in order and ready to drive. To get your own impression of the overall condition, please take a look at the external photo series with over 160 photos and the video. You can find the link below the last photo.If you have any question, please feel free to contact me. All questions will be answered to the best of my knowledge. I'm not a dealer, this car is a private sale.
By prior arrangement, I can also show you the car live via WhattsApp video chat.Body / PaintThe entire body and underbody are solid. No bodywork, welding or other restoration work has been carried out to date. The vehicle is rust-free except for two small spots on the lower corner of the vinyl roof. Fenders, doors, side panels, hood and trunk lid are in perfect condition. The car is partially repainted. There is no visible error in the color. The paintwork on the front hood, roof and trunk lid is damaged by the sun and has a semi-glossy appearance. In addition, the paint appears to have an unclean appearance in places and sometimes over the entire area. There is a spot on the rear of the trunk lid as well as on the left front fender where fluid has damaged the defect. The general external paint condition can therefore only be classified as fair and also because of its age. All chrome, stainless steel and trim parts are in excellent condition, with no damage or scratches and absolutely rust-free. The front and the pane of the rest of the glass are completely free of damage or scratches. The partial vinyl roof has no damage or cracks and is in good condition. This has already been recolored in the past. Please be sure to watch the video to be able to judge the extreme condition and paintwork for yourself.
Interior
The entire interior is in excellent condition. The interior is extremely clean and has always been well looked after. The original carpet isclean and completely undamaged - the vehicle was always driven withfloor mats. The dashboard is in pristine condition with no cracks, warping, fading or other damage. The original, extremely comfortable real leather seats are in good condition, with no tears or damage. The electric adjustment of the seats works perfectly. All dashboard displays work. All controls work flawlessly. The door panels are immaculate and in perfect condition with no damage or fading. All chrome and trim are flawless. The electric windows run perfectly. The air conditioning as well as the controls for the fan and heating work perfectly at all levels. The headliner is damaged along two seams along its length and has been glued together there. The electric clock doesn't work. The radio and the four speakers work well. The entire interior is in an above-average condition and extremely well maintainedand is in almost new condition - even after over 50 years !!!
Engine / Transmission
The car has the original 8.2 liter engine and the original transaxle automatic transmission. The engine has just been completely serviced. Oil and oil filter, air filter and spark plugs, as well as a new ignition cap and distributor fingers and ignition cables were installed. The automatic transmission has also just been serviced. A new filter was installed and the transmission was filled with fresh automatic fluid. The engine and transmission are dry without any leaks. The engine runs well, starts cold and warm and has no problems at all. The gearbox is perfect. The transmission's shift points are precise - there is no slipping or hard shifting to be noticed. The power steering works perfectly. The cooling system was flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant. The air conditioning works perfectly - it has just been serviced. The chassis works perfectly. There are no noises that could indicate worn out chassis parts. The outer joint boots have been replaced and fresh grease has been filled. The shock absorbers are tight and flawless.
Brakes
A brake service has just been carried out. The front brake rotors including brake pads, front brake hoses as well as the rear wheel brake cylinders were replaced. The master brake cylinder was replaced. The brake system was then flushed, bled and filled with new brake fluid. The rear brakes were adjusted. The brakes work perfectly - the brake pedal has a firm pressure point.
Wheels / Tires
The car has original wheels with hubcaps in good condition. New whitewall tires were installed and balanced. Tire brand and size is: “Travelstar UN 106, P235/75R15” The original spare wheel has never been used.
UnderbodyThe underbody is original, solid and shows no damage. The floor pan, wheel arches and sills are solid and in good condition. The trunk floor is free of rust. The axle mounts and frame are solid.
Please look closely at all photos and video to determine the overall condition of the car. The car can also be shown at any time via WhatsApp live chat.Check out the walk-around video: https://www.youtu.be/onRx8h4arAQ Shipping to Germany and Sweden available. A detailed photo gallery withmore than 160 pictures and a Youtube-Video are available by clicking these link:Album
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Walk-around Video If you have any question, please feel free to contact me at any time. Many thanks and good luck! Understanding Classic Cars?I have described this vehicle to the best of my knowledge and belief. This should give you a realistic impression of the general and specific state of this vehicle. I have also documented the condition with a detailed photo gallery. Since you can not inspect the vehicle in person, your evaluation remains purely subjective. So you decide based on my description. Many vehicles are often older than 30 years and have already reached 100,000 miles many years ago. Over the years, they have been maintained differently from the previous owners, by carefully until superficial. A used car therefore shows its usual signs of wear over the years. This is reflected in the overall visual condition of the vehicle. In addition, the quality requirements are not comparable to those of a modern vehicles. The quality of materials used therefore corresponds to the standards of the past. While the visual condition can only be measured by one's own standards, there should be no doubt about the mechanical condition. I therefore attach great importance to the mechanical integrity of a vehicle. However, despite all efforts, it can not be ruled out that sudden repairs may occur in the future. So if you have an understanding of classic cars, I would appreciate your interest very. By placing a bid the bidder accepts the following conditions:Payment:A deposit of $500 via PayPalis required within 24 hours after the auction. The balance will be accepted only by wire transfer / direct deposit (bank to bank), certified check personal checks or cash payment and must be made within 7 days after the sale. After payment by wiretransfer / direct deposit or cash the car will be released for pick up immediately. If payment is is made by check, the car will be released for pick up after 3-5 business days. The car will released for pick up only after full payment. The buyer must contact me within 24 hours after the sale to verify the purchase and make arrangements to complete the transaction.Disclaimer:This is a private sale. The vehicle will be sold as is with no warranties, expressed written or implied. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle. Buyers are entering into a legal and binding contract to purchase the vehicle described above. We reserve the right to cancel any bids. We reserve the right to cancel the listing at anytime for any reason. The seller is not responsible for inaccuracies or errors in the description, misspellings or typographical errors.Salestax: No sales tax isrequired. The buyer is responsible to pay for sales tax and all registration fee at the time of registration.Pickup: After full payment the car will be available for pick up 24/7. An appointment need to be made 24 hours prior. Buyer is responsible for shipping and all shipping costs. The shipping will take place after the deal has completed and all payments has been made.Buying decision:The buyer confirms that he hsa decided his purchase is not based solely on the photos listed on ebay. He hereby agrees that further external photo documentation has significally contributed to a buying decision. He assured to have recognized all visual defects shown in the photos.