1988 CADILLAC ELDORADO - 4.5L V8 - LEATHER LOADED - CALIFORNIA CAR - NON SMOKER

1988 Cadillac Eldorado 33k ORIGINAL MILES, 1 OWNER, 100% RUST FREE CA CAR

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1988 CADILLAC ELDORADO
100% RUST FREE CA CAR
NON SMOKER
ONE OWNER
ONLY 33K ORIGINAL MILES
I know that all sellers try to hype and 'talk up' the vehicles they are selling but this car really needs no elaboration or embellishment. I follow and seek out vehicles of this vintage and only buy lower mile, rust free southwest cars, that being said, I have really found an exceptional example of a late '80sCadillac Eldorado. This car has a pedigree unlike any I have never seen. It was sold and serviced by Penske Cadillac in Downey California (now located in Torrance), I left on the original CA tags with Penske plate frames as well as the Penske preferred decal on the windshield and the Penske gold service card decal under the hood, it is absolutely as it was delivered in 9/1988. Not only is it all original (aside from tires and battery), it is a 100% corrosion free, garaged southern California Caddy. It has NEVER been modified, no electronics, alarms, stereos or any 'performance parts', the windows have never even been tinted. Add to that, it comes with all original floor mats, trunk mat, jack and tools, owners books and three sets of gold-plated keys along with one factory keyless remote (as well as Penskelost key tags and one Cadillac Service key return tag). Now, aside from the original window sticker (which can be reprinted), it has absolutely everything you would get if you were at Roger Penske's Cadillac store in 1988, here's one thing you will almost NEVER get and that is the ORIGINAL 'pink slip'. That's right, I have the original pink slip (title) for this car from September of 1988, it is a documented and irrefutable one owner car, see the photo of it below. The photos below tell the story, please review the nearly 100 full sized, high-resolution pictures including several of the spotless undercarriage that prove the car's undamaged originality and that there is ZERO corrosion.
The body of the car is arrow straight and the Light Antelope Metallic finish is very striking, especially in the sun, the photos do not do the car justice. There are a very few blemishes on the car, the tiny left bumper cap on the rear bumper is cracked but is all there, front bumper caps (on the sides of the license plate) are slightly scuffed, there is a 1/4 of a dime-sized scuff on the front right where the headlight surround meets the fender, there are a very few stone ships up front and the tail lights each have a hairline fracture (still sealed, not broken). Other than that there are no dings, sents or scratches. There is no fading, the finish is rich and glossy, all chrome is gorgeous including the chrome 'bright-work' all around. All lights and lenses are intact and in good working order. Also worth mentioning, ALL 'fiber-optics' on the fenders (white-'head lights', amber-'turn signals' andblue-'high beam') are functional as well as the rear indicators inside the car above the inside rear window. The car is equipped with the 'soft-close' trunk which is functioning properly also. The white-walled tires are newer with 95% tread life remaining, all wheels are true and all wire wheel covers are intact and clean with one small scuff on the front right outside surround. All center caps are there and are nice, the car comes with the wire-wheel cover removal tool as well. Glass is impeccable and original, crystal clear all the way around.
The interior is incredible, the car was owned by a non-smoker so it has no tobacco, pet or musty odors, dare I say it still smells like new. All leather is supple and soft, no dryness, no discoloration or seam separation, it hardly shows any wear whatsoever. Headliner, visors (with operational vanity lighting) and carpets are all clean with no stains. Steering wheel leather is all intact and shows just minimal aging, no damage, dash, door panels, console etc are the nicest I have ever seen in this genre, all glove box, ashtray, console doors open and latch, no issues. Power seats, power windows, locks, A/C and gauges all appear to be fully operational. Stereo functions and sounds nice but the power antenna is not moving, I am including a replacement but I did not want to tamper with it, they are only original once!
Mechanically the car seems very solid. The engine starts up with no effort, it sounds strong and healthy with no lifter rattle, lower end noise or injector tap. Transmission shifts at the correct intervals and the car is just an absolute pleasure to drive, you will feel like you are back in the '90s, it has the proper Cadillac feel and comfort you remember, truly amazing. The car does not spew any smoke from the exhaust and has not exhibited any leaks while I have had it. There are no warning or 'check engine' lights on in the dash either.
Do not miss owning a collectible, affordable piece of automotive history. I have never seen one with this much going for it, sure, there are some lower mile cars (not likely this low), some rust free southern cars and some that come with most original equipment but nowhere are you going to find one with EVERY box checked AND the original pink slip (title). There is an '89 model listed here on eBay with more than double the miles and nowhere near the pedigree for close to the same money I am asking. This car IS worth every dime of the $8900 I am asking for it and while I'm not interested in dealing too much on it I have enabled the "Best Offer" feature and I may entertain serious offers from serious buyers. If the car does not sell here on eBay, it will go to Barrett Jackson next spring where it will reach the low to mid-teens without a hiccup so do not snooze on this one, it's a great investment. I am happy to assist with transport either open or enclosed and/or can store the car for you locally if you are a winter visitor and would like to come spend some time driving it here in Sunny Phoenix before shipping it home. Please call me at (602)315-4055 with any questions. Thank you for looking at my Eldorado and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!




ENGINE

• 90-degree, overhead valve, V-8, aluminum block and cast iron cylinder liners, cast iron cylinder heads
• Displacement: 273 cu. in. (4.5 liters)
• Bore & stroke: 3.62 in. x 3.31 in.
• Compression ratio: 9.0:1
• Brake horsepower: 155 @ 4000 rpm
• Torque: 240 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm
• Five main bearings
• Roller hydraulic valve lifters
• Digital electronic fuel injection

CHASSIS

• Wheelbase: 108.0 in.
• Overall length: 191.2 in.
• Height: 53.7 in.
• Width: 71.3 in.
• Front Tread: 59.9 in.
• Rear Tread: 59.9 in.
• Standard Tires: P205/70R14

TECHNICAL

• Transmission: THM 440-T4 automatic four-speed (includes overdrive and viscous converter clutch)
• Steering: power-assisted rack and pinion
• Steering Ratios: 16.5:1
• Front Suspension: Independent MacPherson strut with coil springs, strut-type shock absorbers and stabilizer bar.
• Rear Suspension: Fully independent with coil springs, automatic level control and strut-type superlift shock absorbers
• Brakes: Power front disc and rear drum with Taves anti-lock system.
• Body Construction: Integral body-frame.
• Fuel Tank: 18.8 gal.

PLEASE REMEMBER, THESE ARE NOT NEW VEHICLES, THEY ARE VERY NICE AS I PUT A LOT OF TIME INTO DETAILING AND ARE NOT ALWAYS GOING TO BE PERFECT BUT I DO MY BEST TO RECONDITION THESE CARS TO A HIGHER LEVEL THAN MOST SELLERS AS I TAKE A LOT OF PRIDE IN WHAT I DO. PLEASE BE REALISTIC AND EXPECT SOME NORMAL WEAR AND AGING ON THESE CARS BOTH COSMETICALLY AND MECHANICALLY. I TAKE MORE PICTURES AND WRITE MORE IN-DEPTH DESCRIPTIONS THAN MOST SELLERS ONLINE. I AM ALSOPROBABLY THEONLYONEWHO TAKES ALLTHE WHEELS OFF AND DISPLAYS THE SUSPENSION AND UNDERCARRIAGEIN THE DETAILED MANNER THAT I DO. THIS TAKESA LOTOFTIMEANDEFFORT,THESE ADS COST MEMONEY.ALL I ASK IS THAT IF YOU PLACE A BID OR MAKE AN OFFER, BE SURE YOU ARE SERIOUS AND HAVE THE MEANS TO COMPLETE YOUR TRANSACTION, THEPICTURES ARE FREE TO LOOK AT AND IF YOU EVEN WANT TO CALL OR EMAIL JUST TO TALK ABOUT THE CAR, I HAVE ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD FOR YOU BUT ONCE YOU INITIATE A DEAL, IT IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT THATWILLHOLD UP IN A COURT OF LAW. THANKS FOR YOUR COOPERATION AND UNDERSTANDING.

LOCAL BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO PAY PHOENIX TAXES OF 8.3%, WE DO NOT BELIEVE IN CHARGING YOU A RIDICULOUS $200, $300 OR I'VE EVEN SEEN $400 DOLLAR DEALER DOC OR PREP FEES AS THAT IS A CLEAR RIP-OFF FOR DOING YOUR PAPERWORK, BUT THERE IS A SMALL COST IN HANDLING THESE ITEMS SO WE DO CHARGE A SMALL $49.00 DOC FEE WHICH LEGITIMATELY COVERS TITLE TRANSFERS, A TEMPORARY PERMIT (90 DAY FOR NON-RESIDENTS AND 45 DAY FOR LOCALS) AND FED EX/UPS/USPS HANDLING OF YOUR PAPERWORK, THIS ALSO COVERS EMISSIONS TESTING FOR LOCAL BUYERS. THIS FEE ALSO ENSURES THAT YOU HAVE AT THE VERY LEAST, 1/8TH TANK OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLES WE SHIP SO YOU CAN GET TO A FILLING STATION ONCE YOUR VEHICLE ARRIVES.

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