Question on 1985 Cadillac Eldorado Converitble

[Guest justme]

Can anyone explain how to authenticate a factory convertible? I've been told the rear windows retract as the top is lowered. I also notices a ACS decal as attached. Did Cadillac offer both a Eldorado convertible and a Eldorado Biarritz convertible. Why do some 85 convt's have a heavy chrome moulding along the top of the front fender and some don''t. As far as the decals are concerned, they probably have been reproduced. ckulchar@comcast.net Thank you

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The heavy chrome trim is indicative of the Biarritz package. Those without, are Eldorados. The Biarritz package was brought back in 1977 as a replacement for the convertable. It was the top of the line for the production model, aside from some specialty packages like the Classico that were after-market.

By 1985 Cadillac offered an Eldorado Coupe, the Biarritz, a convertable and the Biarritz convertable package, as well as the Touring Package for the Coupe. It was the last year for these offerings since 1986 model year introduced a new smaller body style.

The retracting rear windows was common on many of the convertables to prevent the glass from breaking.

To authenticate your car, check the VIN. The VIN is a 17 character number; the fourth indicates the car line with an "E", and the fifth the series with an "L"; the convertable body type is indicated in the sixth position with a "67". "57" indicates the coupe. You can find the full listing of the VIN number at the following link : 1985 Cadillac VIN

Hope that helps. Good luck.

[Guest justme]

Randall

Thanks for all the information. Do you know where the motor s/n is stamped at?

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I'm not sure to tell the truth. I will look it up and let you know.