-1970 Eldorado, Just purchased from the original owner, car has an actual 15,600 miles. Amazing condition, like brand new.
This car is not for sale, I just wanted to share my good fortune with my Cadillac friends.
After about 7-8 years of talking to the original owner of this car about buying it, he finally decided to sell it to me. I purchased the car yesterday and still can't believe that I own it.
This was not a barn find or a bargain purchase from someone that didn't realize what he had. The car belonged to a long time CLC and Valley Forge region member and I have seen the car at many of the Valley Forge region shows.
It was ordered in the fall of 1969 from Plachter Cadillac in Northeast Phila. They really gave him a hard time about the bucket seats for some reason but he did get the car as he wanted it, Sable Black with white leather.
He drove it regularly for 1 year and then realizing how much he loved this car, he bought an Olds Cutlass as a daily driver and the Eldorado was only used for pleasure driving and special occasions.
The photos tell the story. The way that this car was maintained is simply amazing. I am very lucky to be the new owner.
Brian
Time Capsule....No matter what you paid, it wasn't enough. >:D Amazing Condition! Good Luck!
Bobby
Bobby,
It was a lot but the car is in such fantastic condition that I was happy to pay the asking price.
I've been friends with the former owners and we have talked about me being the next owner many times. I never thought that he would actually decide to sell it but as about 80 years of age he realizes that it's just going to sit in the garage since he gave up showing the car this year.
I'm hoping to maintain this car the way that he did.
Gorgeous! Congratulations!
Brian,
Congratulations on the purchase, that is truly an outstanding car. Great pictures from a Peddlers Village fall show. White interior looks outstanding. Now the hard part: it is almost winter and you will have to put her in storage and then next spring which car to take to each of the shows. :) :) :) :)
I am sure the prior owner is happy that he does not have to worry about some one just flipping the car at the next Barrett Jackson.
Again great purchase.
Best,
Lynn
Thanks Lynn,
It's not going ro get many miles but it's going to be the top dog in the garage.
Truly the nicest car I have ever owned.
Brian,
Awesome.
Aw gee, You find a low mileage gem and then someone trumps you the same day. Brian, that is some hunk of sculptured iron. Enjoy, enjoy.
Quote from: 76eldo on November 12, 2017, 08:56:56 PM
Bobby,
It was a lot but the car is in such fantastic condition that I was happy to pay the asking price.
I would've done the same. If you're lucky, it's maybe once in a lifetime a car that Pristine becomes available... AND it's the real McCoy. You did good, at ANY cost. ;)
Bobby
P.S. Although people like to hate 'em, I'm a Huge fan of a White interior with a Dark Body Color. Nothing beats Plum Crazy with White Interior. And I'm not a Mopar Guy >:D.......
Congratulations, Brian! Magnificent car, colors and condition! Glad you're the next caretaker--it is in "good hands!" You've got the classiest car on the road!
Brian,
There is just something about that era Eldorado body style that sets it apart from the other models, that I believe makes it more desirable - beautiful - and is a great design = ART.
Lucky U.
Have fun,
Steve B.
Can't be a handful of these in that condition left on the planet. Should easily take top honors at any GN entered.
Many congratulations Brian.
you can not overpay for that type of car
not only condition but color and options
that's the one to have, it is one of a kind
in good hands enjoy!!!!
Brian,
Congratulations! I know the car and have admired it at shows. The car is stunning in person.
Nice. A 70 Eldo is what got me seriously looking at Cadillacs. Its nice you got the history first hand from the original owner too. Anyone can make up a good story one time but since you have known this car and owner for years you know its true.
A 70 Eldo or 69 Toro are on my someday list. At one point the Toro was a little ahead but the last few times I have seen the Eldo's I think they have a slight lead now.
Thanks guys.
I'm very proud to own this car. The first time I saw it I was in love.
The nice thing is that we now have a good friendship with the original owners and they can come and visit it at some of the local CLC events.
They live about 25 minutes from me so it's a nice Sunday drive to go and visit with them.
It's still in their safekeeping until I get a few things out of the garage and make some room.
Thanks for the nice comments.
Brian
No need to apologize for paying "too much" as someone we know well in the CLC said to me when I have come across a pristine original car. "Where else are you going to find a car like this?"
Well, no where! You never regret paying for the best, do not look back and enjoy the car. Who can say what is the "correct" price for a rare find like this.
So when you get the chance for this kind of car, you buy it. If not you will regret not doing so.
I chased this one 20 years
sorry ,anyway 20 years after chasing this real 17,000 miles one owner still smells new 70 eldo, finally I am offered the car ,but somehow scratches, nicks and dings, had it been mint I would only have said thank you and paid his price
these are impossible to find, trust me my first 1968-70 wanted ad was in hemmings in 1976
Now that is a Cadillac!! Enjoy your treasure.
Bob
Excellent score, Brian! Congratulations. Now you have to add it to your list of cars in your sig. ;)
Jack
Devon, PA
Well done, looking forward to seeing in person. Ever used Liquid Ebony on black paint?
Amazing Brian, if there was a green with envy emoji I would be posting that too ! ;D
Stats are from WARD'S Automotive Yearbook.
Only 1.9% of 1970 Eldorados were made with bucket seats. (About 453 cars if I did my math right.)
The book lists Stats for all makes so not all options are listed.
Thank you for that info.
The car is still in the original owners garage. I'm hoping to pick the car up in about a week.
Need to clear a space in my garage.
This car is fantastic!!! It does not get any better. You found the holy grail. Congratulations on this car! AWESOME!
Nice ride! I love cruising in the 70 Eldo...mine is a driver. So I bomb around town all the time in it.
It is actually a fun car to drive.
Good luck, enjoy driving it.
Don't let the low miles inhibit your fun.
Absolutely beautiful!
Tremendous Fleetwood Eldorado!
How hard have you pushed the 400 HP engine, top speed reached?
Good Luck.
Matt CLC#18621
Matt,
I haven't driven it home from the original owners garage yet.
But I hope to do so his week.
I bet the secondaries have never been opened up.
I'll report back on how it runs as soon as I get to drive it more than around the block in a gated community at 15 mph.
Very, very nice Brian.
Now, You should consider at least jumbling up your email address in your sig, unless you want a lot of spambots bombarding your email.
Dave Smith, where did you get the Wards book? There's a lot of potentially great info there. I do think that bucket seats were at least available in Coupe deVilles and DeVille Convertibles, but it has N/A .
Quote from: cadillacmike68 on November 27, 2017, 11:03:21 PM
Very, very nice Brian.
Now, You should consider at least jumbling up your email address in your sig, unless you want a lot of spambots bombarding your email.
Dave Smith, where did you get the Wards book? There's a lot of potentially great info there. I do think that bucket seats were at least available in Coupe deVilles and DeVille Convertibles, but it has N/A .
Mike,
In 1970 bucket seats were only available on the Eldorado. Here's a quote from the 1970 Data Book:
"BUCKET SEATS"
"Strato type Bucket Seats in Black leather are offered for the Eldorado only."
"Bucket Seats are not available on any other body style, even on special order."
"A center console, to match the trim, is placed between the two front seats."John Emerson
1952 Cadillac Sedan 6219X
Quote from: cadillacmike68 on November 27, 2017, 11:03:21 PM
Dave Smith, where did you get the Wards book? There's a lot of potentially great info there. I do think that bucket seats were at least available in Coupe deVilles and DeVille Convertibles, but it has N/A .
The WARDs books come up on Ebay from time to time. They can be pricey though.
Buckets were available in deVilles up thru 1968. But don't forget the interiors were totally redesigned in 69 in the deVilles including seats so I guess they didn't see the need to rework the bucket seat design for such a low demand option. Plus the all new "Dual Comfort" split seats were now offered instead.
The 69 & 70 Eldorados were the last to offer buckets. But even in those the number of people ordering them was shrinking.
Quote from: 76eldo on November 27, 2017, 06:21:03 PM
Matt,
I haven't driven it home from the original owners garage yet.
But I hope to do so his week.
I bet the secondaries have never been opened up.
I'll report back on how it runs as soon as I get to drive it more than around the block in a gated community at 15 mph.
We're ready for you to get our car!
;)
Picked up the car today!!
It's about 25 miles from the former owner's house to my house and I made it home fine but the driver's seat was adjusted all the way up and it's not currently working so it was not a very comfortable ride but the car runs and drives very well.
It was sputtering a bit when I leaned into the throttle on one stretch of road but I think it needs some carb cleaner at a minimum and something like the old GM Top Engine Cleaner treatment which you cannot get anymore.
I am certain that the car has never been tuned up. It would not surprise me if the points and plugs are original. The wires are date coded for late 69 so they are original as the car was a December 69 build.
As if it couldn't get any better, I was greeted with an envelope full of documents when I went to get the car with my wife.
The envelope held the original bill of sale, the actual GM invoice, the owner's manual, original temp tags and registration, AND a Protect O Plate. I have never seen a Cadillac Protect O Plate before.
It was a cloudy Fall day but no threat of rain so now the car resides in my garage and I can't stop looking at it!
Brian
Congratulations on getting it home!
What options does it have?
Does everything work (including the ALC)?
So with the car being original and in need of a tune up, do you test each plug wire or buy a date coded (if available) set and replace all?
How is the drivers seat foam? Has it deteriorated?
8)
Quote from: chrisntam on December 04, 2017, 07:16:15 AM
So with the car being original and in need of a tune up, do you test each plug wire or buy a date coded (if available) set and replace all?
You can get repro date coded spark plug wires here: https://www.lectriclimited.com/spark-plug-wire-sets (https://www.lectriclimited.com/spark-plug-wire-sets)
They have them for your car and even dated coded Dated 3-Q-69 available.
The car looks great Brian and you look like a kid on Christmas morning. The grin tells it all.
Seat foam is still like new.
The ALC does not appear to be working. The car is sitting low in the back.
AC needs a shot of freon. Probably has a slight leak. I put a little freon in the system on this car about 2 years ago and it lasted the most of the summer.
Radio plays AM but not FM. Plays from back speaker only.
There will be a few little jobs to do on this car but on the whole it's really great.
Brian
It is a beautiful thing.
Congratulations Brian.
(Now if I could only find a '59 like that. ;D)
looks great super find enjoy
down to my last few wanted on my wall low mile originals are impossible to find