1967 Cadillac Eldorado-Recently Damaged-Restorable/Parts?-Fair Running Condition

1967 Cadillac Eldorado Additional Info:

Have had this car for 25 years, recently got it out of enclosed storage, got it running and was ready to list it on Ebay as a great restoration candidate, then it gets hit on the street while parked.

I've owned many classic cars over the years, and this is my favorite by far. Felt I was a responsible steward of this car for 25 years, and was ready to pass it on to someone who would restore it and keep this epic classic going, in a lineage that could potentially last hundreds of years. And now this, devastating really.

Now not sure whether this is a restoration project, or maybe just a parts car. But given this low starting auction price, you can likely turn a profit either way.

Take a look at the Hagerty car valuations, one of the biggest classic car price guides out there. For the 1967 Eldorado, for one in fair condition they list an average value of$11,900, in good condition$23,000, in excellent condition$43,700, and in concours condition$69,000, with the highest sale in the past 3 years at$104,500, and the lowest at$431. So this auction starting at$500 is about the cheapest you are ever going to pick up one of these cars. The record price paid for a 1967 Eldorado was$253,000. Many people feel that the 1967 might in the future become a car that routinely sells for$200,000 or more, like the 1957 Eldorado does.

Even if you do not consider it restorable, the parts value on these cars are very high. Just check the price of the hubcaps on Ebay, for this car, the emblems are rather faded, and 1 of the 4 hubcaps has some dents, but still, those alone are valuable. Side glass, rear glass is good, front windshield is cracked, but it's been that way ever since I bought it, and I never got a ticket for it. Other emblems, trim and parts could be pulled rather easily, and are worth a lot. If you own one of these cars, having a spare one around for parts would likely be a cost savings in the long run.

So I was going to put this on Ebay as a restoration candidate, and it had some issues even before the recent damage. Coming out of storage, I got it running, and it it does still run and drive. The bad news, when it reaches operating temperature, it begins to run rough and sometimes stalls. I haven't had it looked at to see what is the cause, all I did to get it going was clean up the spark plugs and charge the battery.

Also coming out of storage it developed a number of electrical issues, the driver's side power windows front and back work, the passenger side front power window does not, the rear passenger side window does move about an inch in either direction. By the way, rear power windows was a rare option on this car, crank windows in the back was standard. Power seats, wipers, radio, heater are not working, most of that was working before going into storage, so not sure if it just connections or what.
Hidden headlights do not work, they are vacuum operated and rarely do on these, you need to go over the vacuum lines, but they can be moved up and down by hand. AC doesn't work, neither of these did the entire time I've had it.
And of course from the pictures, it has rust, but considering the size and age of the car, have certainly seen worse. If you do bodywork, or know a good bodywork person, still feel this is a good candidate for restoration.
The title is in my name and free and clear of any liens. But after having the car for 25 years, I could not find the original title, and had the State of Minnesota issue a duplicate title for the car. This voids the lost title, and the duplicate title shouldn't be a problem in transfer, no matter what state you live in.
Terms-
Sold as is, no warranty
Buyer responsible for pickup or shipping arrangements, but I will gladly work with whatever shipper you choose.
Kind of a fun provenance to this car. I have the Cadillac 'protect-o-plate' which shows who the original owner was, a woman in Laguna Hills, California, and the date when the car was delivered, 11/29/1966. An internet search showed she was 70 years when she bought it! I have the California registration from this car in her name from 1977 when she was 80 years old. Those 2 things, and an original owners manual and original 1967 Cadillac shop manual will be included with this car.
There is extensive documentation with this car which will also be included. After 1977 there is a gap in records, but there is a folder of service records that show it was owned by a man in Tennessee from 1981 to 1991. Then there is extensive service records from 1991 to 1996 from an owner who live in Columbus, Ohio, he was a member of the Cadillac-Lasalle Club and put that sticker on the rear window. I bought the car in Columbus, Ohio in 2000 and have had it for 25 years. So those 4 owners had this car for at least 50 years of it's 59 year existence. Normally a good sign, when people hold onto a car that long, it shows they love it. I contacted the CLC guy years later, and he really seemed to regret selling it, which a lot of classic car owners can relate to. All these service records will be included in the sale of this car.
Interesting provenance and documentation like this is known to add value to collector car, compared to those that don't have it.
Thanks for looking!
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If you are interested, below is an AI generated description for the sale of this car-

Up for sale is a 1967 Cadillac Eldorado, one of the most iconic and elegant American luxury coupes ever built. This is the first year of the front-wheel-drive Eldorado — a revolutionary design that combined power, style, and innovation. If you’re looking for a classic to restore, this car is an excellent starting point.

Highlights:

• Year/Model: 1967 Cadillac Eldorado

• Condition: Running and driving – ready to load and go

• Engine: Original 429 V8 (340 horsepower)

• Transmission: Automatic (front-wheel drive)

• Mileage:131,701

• Title:clean / clear / in hand

The Good:

• Car starts, runs, and drives under its own power.

• All major components are present and intact

• The interior is mostly complete, showing its age but restorable.

• Chrome trim and emblems included, though some pieces may need refinishing.

The Not-So-Good (Honest Details):

• This is a project car, not a show car (yet!).

• Paint and body need work — expect rust repair and refinishing in some areas.

• Interior shows wear, with typical 50+ year old upholstery and trim issues.

• Brakes, tires, and electrical may need attention before being road-ready.

Why It’s Worth Saving:

The ’67 Eldorado marked a turning point for Cadillac — with its sleek hidden-headlight front end, unique styling, and advanced engineering. Fewer of these survive today in restorable condition, and their value continues to rise as collectors rediscover just how special they are.

If you’re looking for a running, mostly complete ’67 Eldorado project that’s ready for a new chapter, this one deserves your attention.

Bring her back to her former glory — the bones are here, the history is real, and the potential is undeniable.