1976 CADILLACEldorado - 1k Original Miles

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1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible — 1,140 Original MilesThis 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible is the kind of car that makes Cadillac people stop what they're doing. We're not talking about a restored car, a touched-up driver, or another nice old convertible — this is an ultra-low-mileage original example showing approximately 1,140 original miles. That is almost unheard of on a car like this.Finished in its original Firethorn Metallic over matching Antique Dark Firethorn leather, this Eldorado has the exact kind of color combination that makes a big Cadillac convertible feel special. Add the white power convertible top, long body lines, chrome, whitewalls, and that unmistakable Eldorado presence, and you've got a car that looks like it just rolled out of a 1970s Cadillac showroom.This is also a historically important Cadillac. The 1976 Eldorado Convertible marked the final year of Cadillac's full-size factory convertible, famously promoted as the 'last American convertible.' These cars were a big deal when new, and nearly 50 years later, they still represent the end of an era — big luxury, big chrome, big comfort, and a massive Cadillac V8 up front.Under the hood is the original 500 cubic-inch Cadillac V8, paired with the factory automatic transmission. This engine was built for smooth, effortless torque, and that's exactly what this car delivers. It also retains its original front-wheel-drive Cadillac drivetrain and luxury equipment, including power steering, dual power brakes, four-wheel disc brakes, automatic climate control, cruise control, automatic leveling control, and HEI ignition.The story on this car is what really separates it. It was reportedly purchased new from David Taylor Cadillac Buick in Houston, Texas, remained with its original owner for decades, and was stored in a climate-controlled facility since around 1979. The ownership history has reportedly been verified with the original owners, and the car still carries incredible period details, including original Texas title history and 1979 Texas registration tags reportedly remaining with the vehicle.The exterior remains in exceptional original condition with original Firethorn Metallic paint, original panel fitment, brightwork, trim, and no reported rust, accident damage, or body repairs. Inside, the original Antique Dark Firethorn leather interior is beautifully preserved, along with the original carpeting, dash, trim, and factory luxury appointments. It has the feel of a true time capsule — the kind of car you don't recreate with a restoration.This Eldorado is loaded the way a Cadillac should be, with a power convertible top, factory parade boot, Soft Ray tinted glass, power windows, power locks, remote trunk release, Twilight Sentinel, rear defogger, illuminated entry, six-way power driver seat, tilt/telescope wheel, AM/FM radio, power antenna, digital clock, vanity mirror, and carpeted floor mats.Key Highlights:1976 Cadillac Eldorado ConvertibleApproximately 1,140 original milesFinal year of Cadillac's full-size factory convertibleOriginal 500 CID Cadillac V8Factory automatic transmissionFront-wheel driveOriginal Firethorn Metallic paintAntique Dark Firethorn leather interiorWhite power convertible soft topFactory parade boot includedReported long-term single-owner historyPurchased new at David Taylor Cadillac Buick in Houston, TexasClimate-controlled storage history since approximately 1979Original drivetrain and factory equipment retainedPower steeringDual power brakesFour-wheel disc brakesAutomatic climate controlCruise controlAutomatic leveling controlTwilight SentinelPower windows and power locksSix-way power driver seatTilt and telescope steering wheelAM/FM radio with power antennaNo rust, accident damage, or body repairs reportedOriginal books/title history/registration details reportedly retainedOverall, this 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible is one of those cars you don't just replace if you miss it. The mileage, the originality, the color combination, the 500-cubic-inch V8, the long-term ownership history, and the final-year convertible significance all come together in a way that makes this Cadillac genuinely special. If you're looking for a true preserved Cadillac time capsule from the last great era of American luxury convertibles, this is absolutely the one to call on before it disappears into a serious collection.