Cadillac reinvented the Eldorado as a personal luxury car in 1967 and added a twist: front-wheel-drive. It was based on the Oldsmobile Toronado E-body platform launched the year before, also as a FWD. This beauty from that first year is described as a “mint survivor,” so who are we to argue? It looks gorgeous and is said to run flawlessly. Domiciled in Omaha, Nebraska, you can drive it home for $24,750, and it’s available here on craigslist. A huge “wow” goes to Tony Primo for this great tip!
To execute the Eldorado, Cadillac borrowed Oldsmobile’s FWD package and paired it with its own 429 cubic inch V8, using a TH-425 automatic. That transmission was developed specifically with the Toronado in mind. Oddly, the Buick Riviera used the same platform but stuck with the more conventional rear-wheel-drive layout. The buying public responded positively by purchasing nearly 18,000 new Eldos in 1967, about triple that of the previous rendition.
We’re told that this sharp Caddy has had just two owners who treated it gently over its 59 years and 73,000 miles. Both owners did a good job of recordkeeping, and we assume those documents will transfer with the sale. The seller says it’s just been serviced, at least in terms of fluids, and it should be able to travel any distance to get to its new home.
The body, red paint (with no vinyl roof), and black interior all come across as flawless. It always stayed in a garage when not in use, which helped preserve the condition of this fine automobile. Even the factory air conditioning blows cold, which you’ll need in a summertime trek from the Heartland. The tires appear to have plenty of meat left on them, so we assume this will be a turnkey purchase. Are you a fan of these RWD Caddies?
Gorgeous.
Uh that’s FWD.