1968 CADILLAC ELDORADO COUPE

OVERVIEW

This 1968 Cadillac Eldorado is powered by a 472ci V8 mated to a three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic automatic transmission. Finished in Sable Black with a black vinyl roof over a Black Deauville cloth with leather bolster interior, this classic two-door coupe is now offered by the seller with detailed service records, the original owner's manual, 15-inch factory steel wheels with period-correct hubcaps, and clear title.

Highlights

• Underwent complete restoration 
• Highly documented with any & all repairs and improvements according to seller 
• Many new parts installed within the last calendar year 
• Power options including steering, front disc brakes, and windows 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a private seller 
• Current location: New York 

EXTERIOR

• Sable Black paint 
• Black vinyl roof 
• Concealed headlights 
• Sentinel lights 
• Dual power-adjustable side mirrors 

Updates

• Exterior has been puffed and polished 
• Trunk jams, rear deck lid, and surrounding areas repainted 
• Horn has been repaired 
• Headlight and fender lights repaired 
• Vacuum system which controls the headlight covers has been corrected 
• New
  • Hood and engine insulation pad
  • Passenger-side mirror 
  • Sill plates 
  • Front hood wreath
  • Turn signal switch

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch turbine wheels 
• 235/75 Diamond Black whitewall radial tires 

INTERIOR

• Black Deauville cloth with leather bolster upholstery 
• Power split-bench seat
  • Six-way adjustable driver 
• B-Quiet sound deadening material 
• Air conditioning 
• Automatic climate control 
• Power locks
• Power windows
• Power steering
• Tilt steering column 

Updates

• Interiorr has been finished in three coats of Por-15 floor paint 
• Interior door jamb felt replaced
• Window motors replaced
• New
  • Carpet kit
  • Rearview mirror
  • Chrome visor clips
  • Sill plates 
  • Package tray 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 120-mph speedometer
  • Temperature
  • Clock
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 104,705 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt
  • True mileage according to seller 

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 472ci V8
  • 375 horsepower 
  • 525 lb-ft of torque 
  • 10.5:1 compression ratio 
  • Four-barrel carburetor 

Transmission

• Three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic automatic 

Service History Highlights 

• Engine underwent a professional tune-up recently according to seller 
• Engine has been recently detailed
• Carburetor has been rebuilt
• New
  • Engine insulation pad
  • Power steering box
  • Valve cover gaskets
  • A/C compressor

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Air ride suspension
• Power front disc brakes 
• Dual exhaust system 

Service History Highlights  

• Underwent complete alignment 
• New
  • Front axle
  • Shock absorbers
  • Suspension
  • Master cylinder
  • 14 gauge sheet metal floor pans 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Power antenna and clock are currently inoperable 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Detailed service records
• Original owner's manual 
• Original 15-inch steel wheels with period-correct hubcaps 

VIDEO 

• Seller has included a video of a walkaround inspection and interior tour that can be seen below