David Nettleton
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1969 Cadillac Eldorado. 5,900 original miles. Mint.
Value of this vehicle?
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byronandkathy2003
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dont know what it is worth but when gas is $6 or more a gallon it will run ok on wood gas because it does not have electronics on the engine keep it DO NOT SELL IT!!!
Wow, Now that thing either has the 472 or the 500 cubic inch engine and that 500 cube is impressive power wise if you know how to unleash it and all it takes is a very simple carburetor tweak that anyone can do, that can also be done to the 472 but not nearly as impressive. Nice antique to work with as a show car but would not be a good daily beater with todays gas prices.
intothatgoodnight
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That Caddie has the high-compression 472 motor, which needs a higher octane gas than is available at the retail pump, in order to run properly -- check the owner's manual, but am guessing it requires a fuel of at least 98 octane to run without pinging.
Are you sure that it has 5K miles, and not 105K miles? The odometer in that car does not register and show the "hundred-thousands" number, such as found in the newer cars.
Check with Edmunds.com, or KBB.com, or poke around on Google and find one of the national Cadillac club chat boards that can give you further guidance.
intothegoodnight
Are you sure that it has 5K miles, and not 105K miles? The odometer in that car does not register and show the "hundred-thousands" number, such as found in the newer cars.
Check with Edmunds.com, or KBB.com, or poke around on Google and find one of the national Cadillac club chat boards that can give you further guidance.
intothegoodnight
I think your right it has the 472 engine! I'm trying to remember and the 500 came about 1970 to 1972. The Eldorado was a mans car or that was the marketing target, oddly the Pink Caddy was the benchmark.
Low-rider boys luv those cars and are your best source of a solid sale. Craigslist is your best bet if you must sell it, might have to re-list the sale a couple of times. They rode good in the day, even with the skinny bias ply tires, over rough roads and uneven surfaced highways. Good Luck! You'll get what you want, be patient.
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