1966 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

This 1966 Cadillac Eldorado convertible is highly optioned with air conditioning, power windows, power steering, power top and power brakes. It’s powered by a 429ci V8 engine with a 3-speed automatic transmission. This Cadillac has all-new body bushings, headlamp sentinel and a new correct interior.

In 1966, Cadillac enjoyed its best ever sales and production year despite a general downturn in new car sales, remaining perched at the summit of the American luxury car market. In its final model year as a rear-wheel drive automobile, the Eldorado was offered only in convertible form and continued to display the crisp and elegantly restrained overall styling theme that was introduced in 1965.

Mechanically, the Eldorado benefited from Cadillac’s traditional engineering excellence, with a 340-horsepower 429 cubic inch V8 engine teamed with the excellent Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission that first appeared in 1964. Noise, vibration and harshness were reduced greatly as well, thanks to a newly patented ultra-quiet exhaust system as well as the improved box-perimeter frame, four-link rear suspension and revised engine placement of 1965. Just 2,250 examples of the Eldorado Convertible were ultimately built for 1966, and with their comprehensive standard features, great driving dynamics and open-air style, they are rapidly gaining the attention of astute collectors and enthusiasts today.

There were numerous changes with the 1966 model year. A coarser mesh for the radiator grille insert was added and the radiator grille insert was now divided by a bright horizontal center bar that housed rectangular parking lamps. The separate rectangular side marker lamps also took the place of the internal grille extension designs. There was less chrome on all Cadillac models. The new parts included the variable-ratio power steering, front seats with carbon cloth heating pads, newer headrests, reclining seats, an AM/FM system, and the automatic level control became available to drivers.

The 1966 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible may not be worth having in your car collection due to the price it was originally sold for. Imagine buying this collectible car for more than you can sell it for in a few years, due to the inflated price when it was originally made… No thank you.