Used 1968 Cadillac Eldorado for sale in Houston, Texas
Gateway Classic Cars of Houston is pleased to be able to present a very large piece of American automotive luxury, this gorgeous 1968 Cadillac Eldorado Fleetwood. This unmolested, unrestored example is finished in a 1968 only color of Madeira Plum Firemist (Code 98) with a nicely contrasted white half vinyl landau top and has the beige interior color with white leather seating areas. In 1968, the FWD Eldorado received Cadillacs new 375 hp Cadillac 472 V/8 (7.7 L) powerplant and also the addition of front disc brakes became a much needed standard feature. The 472 CID V/8 aggrandized the 1968 Fleetwood Eldorado’s performance and the longitudinal acceleration is rated as 0-60 mph in 8.1 seconds, 0-100 mph in 22.4 seconds with an ungoverned top speed in the 128 mph range. The engine is mated to the GM Turbo Hydra-Matic (THM 425) 3-speed automatic front-wheel drive transmission. The Fleetwood Eldorado’s long, low architecture was like nothing else on the road at the time and Cadillac had once again created an automotive masterpiece. Sales for the 1968 Eldorado models set another record at the time with 24,528 units produced, with the Eldorado’s accounting for nearly 11% of all Cadillacs sold. This low volume production statistic will only add to the future collectability of these Cadillacs! Options include A/C, AM radio, spare tire, cruise control, hub caps, power brakes, power steering, power locks, power seats, power sunroof, power windows, tilt/telescopic wheel, seat belts, leather interior and white wall radial tires.
Reference ID: GC-63650
