Allante

[Bryan Thompson]

Is it or is it not a Cadillac.
I need a convertable. 9 to 10 mpgs dosent cut it so a 70s Eldo is out of the question. I drive too dang much. Cant go with the 84 or 85 Eldos with the disposable HT-4100. Cant afford an XLR. OOOHHHH woe is me. What do yuns all think of the Allantes.
Thanks in advance for responding to my rambling.
Bryan

[Michael Stamps 19507]

I think its perfect for what you say you need.  I wouldnt get a northstar engine though.

Stampie

[Geoff Newcombe #4719]

The aging digital dash is troublesome and very hard to fine someone knowledgeable enough to repair it ...... so Im told.

[Robert Bothwell CLC #20850]

Brian,
 As an alternative (in case you cant find an acceptable Allante), you might consider a late-model Eldorado convertible.I saw a nice one on E-bay just today for less than $19k.
Bob B.

[Charles D. Barnette #1465]

Yes, Allante is a Cadillac-a special Cadillac. Cadillac and Pinnin-Farina of Italy partnered up to produce an exciting sports car from 1987 to 1993. I own a 1987-the first one sold in Texarkana. The 1993 models had the North-Star engine and therefore is probably the most valuable. Cadillac in fact introduced the North-Star through the Allante. You will want to get an Allante with both soft top and hard top-you could delete the hardtop in buying the Allante in some years. Also in our club is a special section for the Allante along with the XLR. Charles D. Barnette