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

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. Produced	2,250
Body
Body Maker	Fleetwood
No. Doors	2
Passengers
Model Number	68467
Weight	4,500lbs
Dimension
Wheelbase	129.5 inches
Length	224 inches
Width	79.9 inches
Height	54.6 inches
Front Tread	62.5 inches
Rear Tread	62.5 inches
Engine
Type	V8 Overhead valve
Displacement	429 cu. in.
Cylinders	8
Bore & Stroke	4.13 & 4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std	10.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower	340@4600
Rated Horsepower	54.6
Torque	480@3000
Main Bearings	5
Valve Lifters	Hydraulic
Block Material	Cast Iron
Engine Numbers	Same as VIN Serial Number.
Engine No. Location	On rear portion of crankcase behind intake manifold.
Lubrication	Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Carburetor
Type	Downdraft 4-barrel
Make	Carter or Rochester
Transmission
Type	Turbo Hydra-matic
Drive	Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears	3
Gear Ratios
1st	Not applicable
2nd	Not applicable
3rd	Not applicable
4th	Not applicable
5th	Not applicable
Reverse	Not applicable

Clutch Type	Not applicable
Clutch Size
Axle Type	Semifloating
Differential	Hypoid
Differential Ratio	3.21
Suspension
Front	Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear	Coil springs
Steering Gear	Hydraulic power
Brakes
Service	Power duo-servo self-adjusting
Front Size	12 inches
Rear Size	12 inches
Emergency	Rear service brakes
Size	12 inches
Other Systems Specifications
Exhaust System	Single
Ignition System	Distributor and coil
Battery	12
Cooling System	Water pump
Radiator	Tube and center
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheels, ims & Tires
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size	9 x 15
Spare Location	Trunk
Capacities
Fuel	26 Gallons
Oil	4 Quarts
Transmission	6 Pints
Cooling System	17.25 Quarts
Rear Differential	5 Pints
Front Differential	Not Applicable
Transfer Case	Not Applicable
Classic Rating	Not Rated
VIN/ID
VIN/Serial no.	E6100001 and up
VIN Description	Total Digits: 8
Digits 1: Series & Body style
Digits 2: Model year
Digits 3-8: Production number
VIN Location	On plate on left front door body hinge pillar post.