Since the 1950's, the Cadillac Eldorado has been a torch-carrier of the American luxury. It first burst onto the scene as a two-door convertible manufactured specifically to mark Cadillac's fiftieth anniversary. Initially, there were only around five hundred models produced, but Cadillac increased the number for its second model year. The Eldorado was always an expensive car and certainly started off as one, but the automaker trimmed it down in the next several years to make the price more affordable for a wide range of consumers. Come the '60s, the Eldorado became available as a two-door coupe as well as convertible, introducing the primary body-style the model would be offered as in the years to come. Throughout the next decade, the Eldorado would see several updates to both exterior styling and interior accessories, including a Bicentennial Edition in 1976. Also in 1976, the Cadillac Biarritz was introduced, which gave drivers luxurious extras such as a leather interior and the choice of a sunroof or moonroof. However, GM halted production of all convertibles during the second part of the '70s and didn't bring the body-style back until several years later.
In 1979, the Eldorado was moved to GM's E-body platform along with the Buick Riviera and Oldsmobile Toronado. Independent rear suspension was added as well as new engine configurations. The 1979 Cadillac Eldorado was outfitted with a 5.7L V8 that provided improved fuel efficiency, while a diesel V8 was offered as an option. Engines were mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. For 1980, the engine was upgraded in every state (except for California) with power-enhancing parts. Over the next few years, the Eldorado made its presence felt as one of the most popular luxury models in the country, selling close to 100,000 versions of it through the first half of the decade. A Touring Coupe version of the Eldorado rolled off the line, showing off a stiffer suspension and different styling cues. 1986 saw the new generation of the Eldorado downsized and convertible versions dropped from the lineup. The model was still produced on the E-body platform with the Toronado and Riviera. A 4.1L V8 was made the base engine. Sales dipped, as consumers were not enthused over the bevy of changes to the Cadillac Eldorado and its parts. 1988 welcomed in a significant redesign. A 4.5L V8 capable of 155 horsepower was standard. For the exterior, a new hood, grille, front bumper, and new tail lights were added. Cadillac also introduced an optional anti-lock braking system for the model, as well. By the early '90s, the Eldorado Touring Coupe was reintroduced, showing off different styling and badges along with niftier handling.
1992 ushered in another redesign to the Eldorado which included the addition of Cadillac's Northstar V8 engine and a smoother exterior styling. A year later, Cadillac updated the model even more, giving the car new front and rear bumpers and a revised front-end grille. Inside the model, a passenger-side airbag became standard. For the next couple of years, only slight updates were made to the Cadillac Eldorado styling and parts, but in 1996, the interior was refreshed with a new climate control system, instrument gauges, and various other styling changes. Both the ETC and ESC (Eldorado Touring Coupe and Eldorado Sports Coupe) were still being marketed. But sales of the Eldorado were slipping and by 2002, the Eldorado's 50th year, GM decided the car would no longer be produced after the model year finished. Production of the model halted in April of 2002, ending the Eldorado's long run. While the car is no longer being assembled, that hasn't diminished its legacy one bit, as contemporary Eldorados are still a visible presence on the road while older versions of the model are popular collector's items.
The Cadillac Eldorado is Frank Sinatra. It is five thousand dollar suits or that priceless bottle of champagne that everyone pops open to celebrate a victory. In other words, it is class, plain and simple. The Eldorado took the American automobile landscape by the collar and never let go. As iconic as the Washington Monument or Yankee Stadium, the Eldorado will always be linked to the very best in luxury and power, because that is what it has always represented. Its drivers relish this concept, and dutifully reflect that enduring heritage ever more.
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E&G CLASSICS® - Silver Horizontal Billet Grille
Cadillac Eldorado 1995, Silver Horizontal Billet Grille by E&G Classics®. The depth and shine of a traditional billet grille has always been a sign of power, class and quality. A Horizontal Billet Grille from E&G is an accessory that will make your car an object for envy in your neighborhood.
Market price: $331.42
JKS® - Custom Style Rear Spoiler with Light
Cadillac Eldorado 1992, Custom Style Rear Spoiler with Light. Give the back of your car a more dynamic look with this Custom Rear Spoiler. Its distinctive shape will set your car apart from similar models and at the same time complement your car's factory styling. Inexpensive and easy to install,...
Market price: $182.50 - $288.75Cadillac Eldorado 1995-2002, SAA Rocker Panel Trim "F-Type". Bring style to your car with SAA rocker panel trim that looks like chrome. Made of high-quality mirror polished stainless steel. Easy stick-and-go installation.
Market price: $319.81 - $364.44
WeatherTech® - All-Weather Floor Mats
Cadillac Eldorado 1995, All-Weather Floor Mats by WeatherTech®. The mats have deeply sculpted channels designed to trap water, road salt, mud and sand. All-Weather Floor Mats also have anti-skid ridges to prevent shifting in your vehicle and come with a protective, non-stick finish to make cl...
Market price: $56.25 - $149.94
NOTTO® SE - Complete HID Conversion Kit
Cadillac Eldorado 1992, Complete HID Conversion Kit by Notto®. Give your vehicle the brightest of bright lights with a High Intensity Discharge (HID) Xenon Light System Conversion Kit. Say goodbye to dim and boring factory lights that struggle to show you the way. Notto's state-of-the art HID tec...
Market price: $124.94
AIRAID® - Synthaflow® Air Filter
# AA-850-057 - Cadillac Eldorado 1988-2002, Synthaflow® Air Filter by Airaid®. * Fits various submodels - please check fitment notes. Airaid's SynthaFlow® air filter provides maximized filtration efficiency without sacrificing airflow. That translates into more horsepower, torque...
Market price: $62.31There are currently no open-top models in Cadillacs lineup. The last convertible, the XLR, was terminated in 2009, but if a report by Car and Driver is to be believed, it wont be long until the drop-top Caddy is back to the dealerships. Thus, the company is rumored to be working on a new convertible model.
Striving to revive the past glory of the Cadillac Eldorado, which was by far the longest running American luxury vehicle, Cadillac will possibly produce a new soft-top convertible, based on the Alpha platform. However, its unlikely that the new vehicle will resemble the famous Eldorado - according to the insider sources, it will sit between the ATS and CTS models.
Nothing is yet known about the vehicle's engine. The new convertible is expected to be unveiled sometime in 2013 or 2014. It has also been said that Cadillac is going to make the price affordable, but we may only guess what affordable means to one of Americas top luxury marques.
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