049 Cadillac Eldorado (9th Gen) Convertible (1973) 4616 RE

Cadillac Eldorado (9th Gen) Convertible (1971-78) Engine 500Ci (8196cc) V8

Registration Number 4616 RE (Staffordshire)

CADILLAC SET

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The ninth generation Eldorado was introduced in 1971, redesigned it had grown two inches longer and two inches wider with a six inch longer wheelbase The Convertible was reintroduced into the Eldorado range for 1971.for the first time since 1966 nside, there was a new curved instrument panel and redesigned seat configurations.

 

For 1973 the Eldorado was removed from the Fleetwood series and reestablished as its own series. The model year also received a new eggcrate style grille, new front bumpers and rear bootlid new rear wings and tailights The Cadillac Eldorado was chosen as the official pace car for the Indianapolis 500 in 1973. Cadillac produced 566 of these special pace car convertibles. Thirty-three were used at the track during the race week, with the remainder distributed to U.S. Cadillac dealers one per dealership

 

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Shot 18.06.2017 at Trentham Gardens Car Show, Trentham, Stoke on Trent REF 128-049

 

 

 

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