1972 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

- White with Red Interior
- 500ci V8
- Power Convertible Top
- Classic Caddy Cruiser

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“If ever there were a thoroughbred of cars… this is it.” – 1972 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible magazine advertisement headline

The copywriters continued below a photo of the Eldorado parked at a racehorse-auction: “Eldorado Convertible by Cadillac. It has the lines. The dash. The spirit. And something more. Because this one is unique--even among thoroughbreds. It is the only luxury convertible built in America. The only luxury car with front-wheel drive, Automatic Level Control, and an 8.2-litre engine. You may specify American-made steel-belted radial tires, a Dual Comfort front seat and Track Master skid control…. It is the world's most elegant personal car.”

Offered here in white over red leather (under a white fabric top) is a 1972 Cadillac Eldorado that demonstrates exactly what Cadillac's slogan “Standard of the World” meant: large, luxurious, and 100% unapologetic. Showing 103,620 miles on the odometer, or fewer than 2,700 miles per-year on average since new, this is a cruise-worthy example in excellent overall condition.

The car's exterior white finish is uniformly shiny across the entire, expansive body. Panel-fit lines are excellent, and body sheet-metal is free of damage. The bespoke chrome Cadillac grille--with quad rectangular headlights incorporated—shines beautifully; it is an impressive sight viewed head-on. Other brightwork—including windshield trim, Cadillac-branded side mirrors, body-side trim, door handles, and rear bumper--exhibits the same condition with only minor indications of patina from age (for example, on the door handles). Cabin glass is clear and undamaged; the white fabric, power-operated convertible top is similarly free of imperfections. All badging and emblems are present in their factory-affixed locations. Brushed-metal full wheel covers (with Cadillac logos) and thin-stripe whitewall tires are mounted.

Inside, the car is an intriguing mix of men's club gentility and rock-star excess. The tufted, square-panel design leather upholstery is free of wear indications or damage; its promise of almost decadent comfort positively beckons. The car's expansive padded red dashboard is framed by the red steering wheel with the Cadillac logo on a 3-part woodgrain background in its center; wood trim (showing some fading and patina) extends across the dashboard to the passenger side. HVAC climate-controls are located left of the steering wheel; the power-convertible-top actuating control is to the right. The face of the instrument cluster and related trim shows light wear; the headlight-control knob is missing. The automatic-transmission shifter is column-mounted. A JVC® audio head unit has been added in the factory-radio location. The car's trunk is clean with the original jack and a mounted spare tire.

Under the hood, the massive 500 cubic-inch (8.2-liter) V8 fills a clean, well-maintained engine bay. Surfaces here are original with no added chrome or other modifications. All components are properly mounted. Viewed from below, the front-wheel-drive car's chassis is complete and undamaged, with surface rust consistent with the car's age and mileage present on untreated metal.

The Eldorado's factory-mounted build and identification tags remain in place. The car comes with its original owner's manual.

While the more than 145 high-definition photographs and the short walk-around-and-startup video available on the GarageKeptMotors website showcase this '72 Eldorado in detail from every angle, including from below, we expect and encourage in-person inspections at our Grand Rapids, Michigan showroom. Please call to arrange an appointment in advance as our showroom is not open to the public. And feel free to get in touch anytime by phone or email if you have questions.

The oft-heard bromide “They don't make 'em like this anymore” was never more appropriately applied than it is to this '72 Eldorado Convertible. Chances are, we'll never see its like again. Riding aboard this luxurious land yacht conveys a confidence in the goodness of all things American, and an experience of luxury that can no longer be found among today's techno-crazed, mega-bucks automobiles. This Eldorado's next owner will feel what “large and in charge” means, every time they get behind the wheel. Sidewalk onlookers will gawk and whisper their amazement and admiration. Does it get any better than that? Probably not.