This 1981 Cadillac Eldorado features a convertible conversion by Ohio-based coachbuilder The Hess & Eisenhardt Company and is finished in Twilight Blue over white leather upholstery. The car is powered by a fuel-injected 6.0-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a power-operated white soft top, MPG Sentinel selective cylinder deactivation, automatic climate control, power windows and locks, an AM/FM cassette stereo, power-adjustable front seats, and cruise control.
The fuel-injected 6.0-liter V8 was factory rated at 140 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque. The engine is equipped with Cadillac’s MPG Sentinel system, which selectively deactivates pairs of cylinders to increase fuel economy. An oil change was performed in preparation for the sale. Power is sent to the front wheels through a column-shifted three-speed automatic transmission.
Manufacturer’s literature, Eldorado brochures, and historical registration documents are included in the sale.
The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage.
The 10th-generation Eldorado was based on GM’s E-body platform and debuted for the 1979 model year as a two-door coupe. This car is one of 126 examples that received a convertible body style conversion by Ohio-based coachbuilder The Hess & Eisenhardt Company for the model year, and it is finished in Twilight Blue. Exterior features include a power-operated white soft top, chrome bumpers, trim, and lower cladding, quad headlights, cornering lights, a concealed fuel door, and a power antenna.
Steel 15″ wheels feature wire-look covers and are wrapped in Vogue Wide Trac Touring Radial VII tires. Standard equipment on the Eldorado included four-wheel disc brakes and independent front and rear suspension.
The seating surfaces are upholstered in tufted white leather and complemented by color-coordinated door panels. Woodgrain veneer accents the dashboard and door panels. Amenities include power-adjustable front seats, automatic climate control, power accessories, cruise control, and an AM/FM cassette stereo.
The woodgrain-trimmed steering wheel frames a horizontal 85-mph speedometer, auxiliary gauges, and dual information centers.
The five-digit odometer indicates 9k miles.
