6T-FinSeeker Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 (edited) For Sale on Facebook: 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible in Vineland, NJ - $23,000 - Must be a member of Facebook to access Seller's contact information On 7/26, Seller reduced price to $22,000 On 8/2, Seller reduced price to $21,500 On 8/5, Seller reduced price to $20,500 On 8/9, Seller reduced price to $20,000 On 8/12, Seller reduced price to $19,500 On 8/13, Seller reduced price to $18,500 Link: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/496369546231073/-1975-Cadillac-Eldorado-Convertible Seller's Description: 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible 2 owners Driven 54,000 miles Automatic transmission Exterior color: Red · Interior color: Red Fuel type: Gasoline Clean title This vehicle has no significant damage or problems PLEASE READ… $23,000 OBO - 54 thousand and change miles - SHOOT ME YOUR BEST OFFER! - NO TRADES, IF IT'S UP IT'S AVAILABLE - PROS AND CONS IN LAST PICTURE - DONT WASTE MY TIME OR YOURS WITH LOWBALL OFFERS, THANK YOU. My Dad was the original owner, I inherited it about 2 1/2 years ago, garage kept since new, speedometer stopped working when I brought it home, car probably has about 275 miles over what shows, from car shows and taking it for small drives to keep things flowing. Top is original with clear glass back window, no leaks other than around side windows when squirted with hose, hard cover parade boot comes with car. Paint shows well but does have flaws, with some door dings still not bad for 49 years old. Exterior color is Cerise Firemist. Car drives, shifts and stops with no issues. Serious buyers only message for any more info. See walk-around video of car in garage. It is the first "photo" in the Facebook ad. Edited August 17 by 6T-FinSeeker update status (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John_S_in_Penna Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 (edited) I like this car a lot, and if it had been for sale a few years earlier, it might have been added to my garage! The "cerise" color makes it distinctive among 1975-1976 Eldorados that are available by the truckload. The price isn't too bad--at least within normal negotiating range. Thanks for posting your interesting finds, Fin Seeker. Edited July 15 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 I like the black top. Seems like 90% had white. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Wells Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 I recall all the hoop-la about the last convertible ever to be made, then the renewed availability across most of the industry a few years later. The bottom dropped out of the market and they were quite difficult to sell. Things change! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 There are a lot of low-mileage 71-76 Eldo convertibles around. For $23K, everything (except maybe the clock and radio) should be working. Good-looking car. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 The 76 was the first "instant collectible" that I remember, followed by the 78 Vette Pace Car and the 89 ZR1. The last one was quite the bubble when Chevy decided to keep making them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal Hepatica Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 When these were new I thought "those plastic fender extensions look and fit terrible and won't last". I can't stop seeing them- but this is a great color. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif in Calif Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 It sure makes a statement! Makes me think of that old Roger Miller song "I see you drivin' down the street in your big Cadillac. You've got girls in the front and girls in the back. Way in the back you've got money in a sack...both hands on the wheel and your shoulders right back" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69merc Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 It's refreshing to see a convertible ad showing the top and windows up as well as the top and windows down. 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s GM Fan Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 (edited) Love the color but its too close to my Autumn Bronze 66 Edited July 16 by 60s GM Fan (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 This one was for sale not to long ago with 2500 original miles. Strong money but probably the best one in the world. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif in Calif Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 I think in another 25 years these may be the very top of value for cars of this era. Won't matter to me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 8 hours ago, alsancle said: This one was for sale not to long ago with 2500 original miles. Strong money but probably the best one in the world. As we collectors know, 1975-1976 Eldorado convertibles were saved in large quantities. Even today, many still have very low mileage as you cite. Were they stored correctly, or are some now mechanically deficient due to decades of disuse? I would never pay much premium for ultra-low mileage. This "cerise" car with 54,000 miles is to me a better choice! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 7 hours ago, John_S_in_Penna said: As we collectors know, 1975-1976 Eldorado convertibles were saved in large quantities. Even today, many still have very low mileage as you cite. Were they stored correctly, or are some now mechanically deficient due to decades of disuse? I would never pay much premium for ultra-low mileage. This "cerise" car with 54,000 miles is to me a better choice! I think a good amount of the premium on the black car is for the black/black/black and the overall condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 For reasons I don't understand, a '76 is worth considerably more than a '75 despite the '75 having a much lower production number. Is it the "last convertible" nonsense? The addition of 4-wheel disc brakes? I don't know, but a '76 will always bring more than a comparable '75. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69merc Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 44 minutes ago, Matt Harwood said: don't know, but a '76 will always bring more than a comparable '75. That is strange. I like the fender skirt ones better myself.. 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 50 minutes ago, Matt Harwood said: I don't know, but a '76 will always bring more than a comparable '75. In California, the 1975 doesn’t require smog testing. The 1976 requires every other year test on a dynamometer with an exhaust sniffer! 😲 No rolling age exemption, been that way for decades and will be forever. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 On 7/17/2024 at 10:08 AM, Matt Harwood said: For reasons I don't understand, a '76 is worth considerably more than a '75... Do you think, Matt, that it's just a statistical anomaly? There are many ultra-low-mileage 1976 convertibles, and they will often bring significantly more. When they're calculated in the 1976 average sale, might they not skew the average sale price higher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Doesn't the 76 have fuel injection and the 75 doesn't? My guess is FI, Disk brakes, "last convertible" collectible that has never gone away is my guess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Fuel injection was optional. I'd guess only 10-15% of '76 Eldorados had it. Not sure I'd pay a premium for it given the scarcity and frailty of the electronic parts, unless it was on some crazy low mileage car I didn't plan on driving. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted July 27 Author Share Posted July 27 On 7/26, Seller reduced price to $22,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 On 7/16/2024 at 9:56 AM, Sal Hepatica said: When these were new I thought "those plastic fender extensions look and fit terrible and won't last." One question to ask about a car like this is, "Have the soft bumper fillers been replaced?" They all crack eventually and need replacement. Replacements are readily available, but they must be properly fitted and painted, and the job could cost $2000 in toto. So be aware of a sizable extra cost. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted August 6 Author Share Posted August 6 On 8/5, Seller reduced price to $20,500. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 Those who purchase a 76 over a 75 due to the last year factor have likely made an error. Plus - I like all of the 71-76 Eldorados now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted August 10 Author Share Posted August 10 On 8/9, Seller reduced price to $20,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 13 hours ago, 6T-FinSeeker said: On 8/9, Seller reduced price to $20,000. Reducing the price $500 at a time, summer's going to be over before buyers even get interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted August 13 Author Share Posted August 13 On 8/10/2024 at 10:59 AM, suchan said: Reducing the price $500 at a time, summer's going to be over before buyers even get interested. On 8/12, Seller reduced price to $19,500. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted August 14 Author Share Posted August 14 On 8/13, Seller reduced price to $18,500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 Someone sees your car advertised. They like it but they are turned off because it is overpriced. They forget about it and move on to other ads. But you believe that if you play Dutch Auction and lower your price regularly then the people who are interested will soon swoop in and close the deal. Wrong. Either the potential buyers never look at your ad again assuming that once overpriced always overpriced or they assume that other buyers have arranged to see it and they have passed based upon condition. We have seen it plenty of times here. A good car priced right is quickly sold. “I bet that won’t last long” and it doesn’t. But these sellers are not car people. They don’t understand. Unfortunate really. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted August 17 Author Share Posted August 17 On 8/14, Seller deleted the Facebook ad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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