1966 Cadillac El Dorado - Convertible - V8 - Garage Find!

  • Price: Ask a price!
  • Location: Prospect, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Condition: Used
  • Make: Cadillac
  • Model: Eldorado
  • Trim: Convertible
  • Year: 1966
  • Mileage: 26,809
  • VIN: E6157303
  • Color: Green
  • Engine size: V8
  • Number of cylinders: 6
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Drive type: RWD
  • Interior color: Green
  • Options: Convertible
  • Vehicle Title: Clear

1966 Cadillac Eldorado Description

Welcome toKatzKlassicsIncEbay Store! We are in the British, talian, nd special interest car business. We specialize in antique cars and parts.
1966 Cadillac El Dorado Convertible
VIN: E6157303BODY TAG: 66-68467
Only 2,250 made for this production year!
This car was last inspected in 1974;it was then placed in storage.
We are liquidating a collection of cars and parts,this is one of them.
We put in a battery and fuel pump and ran anauxiliary fuel line toa portable tank, ee photo.Gas tank will need cleaned.
Engine started right up!Engine sounds strong, id not over heatand no major smoke.ExhaustWILL NEED REPLACED.Car does run. We did drive car around yard, hifts well into all gears.PLEASE NOTE ---- > NO BRAKES!!!!!
Pleasetake the time to study all photos well.Frame and body are very solid; no major rust in frame.There is some rust on right lower door and some minor rustaround where skirts are mounted. Car is basicallysolid.See underneath photos.
The interior does have some moistureissues, aving noconvertible top.Car is currently covered, ee photo.
Driver's window is broken out; however, ll power window motors appear to work.Does not have factory wheels on car; does include what appear to beoriginals in trunk.Also includes three original hubcaps.
Speedometer reads 26,809 ; this may be original miles but we have no way of authenticating it. Car comes with clean PA title with an exempt odometer status.

1966 Cadillac Eldorado Series 69300

Original Base Price$6,631.00
No. Produced2,250
Body
Body MakerFleetwood
No. Doors2
Passengers
Model Number68467
Weight4,500lbs
Dimension
Wheelbase129.5 inches
Length224 inches
Width79.9 inches
Height54.6 inches
Front Tread62.5 inches
Rear Tread62.5 inches
Engine
TypeV8 Overhead valve
Displacement429 cu. in.
Cylinders8
Bore & Stroke4.13 & 4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std10.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower340@4600
Rated Horsepower54.6
Torque480@3000
Main Bearings5
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Block MaterialCast Iron
Engine NumbersSame as VIN Serial Number.
Engine No. LocationOn rear portion of crankcase behind intake manifold.
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Carburetor
TypeDowndraft 4-barrel
MakeCarter or Rochester
Transmission
TypeTurbo Hydra-matic
DriveRear wheel drive
No. Of Gears3
Gear Ratios
1stNot applicable
2ndNot applicable
3rdNot applicable
4thNot applicable
5thNot applicable
ReverseNot applicable
Clutch TypeNot applicable
Clutch Size
Axle TypeSemifloating
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.21
Suspension
FrontIndependent ball joint with coil springs
RearCoil springs
Steering GearHydraulic power
Brakes
ServicePower duo-servo self-adjusting
Front Size12 inches
Rear Size12 inches
EmergencyRear service brakes
Size12 inches
Other Systems Specifications
Exhaust SystemSingle
Ignition SystemDistributor and coil
Battery12
Cooling SystemWater pump
RadiatorTube and center
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheels, ims & Tires
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size9 x 15
Spare LocationTrunk
Capacities
Fuel26 Gallons
Oil4 Quarts
Transmission6 Pints
Cooling System17.25 Quarts
Rear Differential5 Pints
Front DifferentialNot Applicable
Transfer CaseNot Applicable
Classic RatingNot Rated
VIN/ID
VIN/Serial no.E6100001 and up
VIN DescriptionTotal Digits: 8
Digits 1: Series & Body style
Digits 2: Model year
Digits 3-8: Production number
VIN LocationOn plate on left front door body hinge pillar post.