Determining whether the Cadillac Allante was a success or a failure requires considering several variables, and the sales numbers suggest it was the latter, as only 21,430 found homes during the car’s seven-year production run. On the other hand, for luxury buyers who wanted something fresh from the brand and could live with a two-seater, the Allante ably delivered fun and elegance in one package. If you’re looking for a cheap project, or better yet, a pair of cheap projects, these two 1987 Cadillac Allantes here on Facebook Marketplace can both be had for just $1,000. They’re located in St. Paul, Oregon, and we’d like to thank reader Rick in Oregon for the tip here!
First and foremost, it’s probably important to understand the seller’s mindset, as potential buyers are told that he isn’t a patient fellow, in ALL CAPS. The only welcome inquiry is when you can pick them up, and the seller also points out that he’s already losing money on the deal, so the price is non-negotiable. It’s reported that the photos were taken last spring, and that each car has been sitting since then, so they’ve gotten dirty. At that time, the white one was running and driving, but it’s mentioned that both will now need to be towed.
Aside from a missing section of the steering wheel center, the white Allante still looks pretty good inside, with a small visible tear in the driver’s seat. These roadsters featured electronic controls and instruments, so hopefully they’ll still function adequately for the new owner, with few or no surprises. The seller states that he operated this car over the last several summers, and that it drove well during those times. It also has a fresh set of tires, so perhaps with some TLC, the buyer can get this white car back on the road without an extensive amount of effort.
It’s mentioned that four to five years have passed since the red car was last driven, as a fuel line failed and was never repaired. Although the seller says he originally bought this one as a parts car with no title, it appears fairly complete and shows no obvious rust or body issues, so there’s a possibility it may also still be solid enough to consider for a restoration. I understand that the Cadillac Allante is sort of a niche-market offering, but I also feel one grand to score a pair of two-seaters with removable tops sounds like a fair deal for someone with the skills to get at least one of them going again. What do you think?
I think it would be orders of magnitude easier to just buy an already nice example, given that these are not expensive at all.