1961 Cadillac Eldorado
VOLO AUTO MUSEUM
27582 VOLO VILLAGE RD
Volo, IL
815|385|3644|
MILEAGE
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YEAR
1961
ENGINE
100
LOCATION
Volo, IL
STOCK
21696
FULL SPECS
DESCRIPTION
48,800 actual miles! She\'s a sweetheart, a smooth operator. This Cadillac has won a dozen AACA awards including first place senior Grand national, 1st place preservation awards, plus many more. An elderly man purchased the car in 1988 with 34,000 miles and the car was completely original. He won the award in the late 80s, early 90s. It has been very well cared for since with very few miles added. The rust free metal, interior, chrome and even the top are believed to be original. It\'s had only 1 repaint.
EXTERIOR: What is stylish body, I love the rear quarter panels with the wings on top and bottom. It is completely rust free with all original metal. The body shop that painted the car said it was the cleanest body he has seen. All the gaps are square and flush, the doors shut like new. It is absolutely straight and even after all those years there\'s no rust or bubbling. Repainted it\'s original Olympic White color, is has a very smooth and glossy finish. The door jambs are actually original and practically spotless, the weatherstrips are even original and still look great. All the chrome is claimed to be original and was removed when the car was painted. The chrome and trim still sparkle! The glass is crystal clear, even the windshield which I believe is original. The previous owner claimed the white top is original, he just replaced the plastic rear window. We replaced the hydraulic lines and bled the system, it works smoothly. It has reproduction white wall tires; the hubcaps are in pristine shape! A few of its award badges are proudly displayed on its grill.
INTERIOR: What a beautiful interior and it\'s original! All genuine leather still in amazing shape, the owner said he replaced a portion of the driver\'s lower seat upholstery. The door panels are mint, there\'s a piece of stainless with a pattern which isn\'t even worn. The dash pad is mint, all the trim, knobs, gauges are still in excellent shape. Even the ashtray is still clean. This is an unabused, wonderfully preserved interior.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: This is a very clean, very well preserved engine compartment. It has it\'s original numbers matching 390-325 HP motor that runs smooth as a Rolex watch. It is completely authentic: valve covers, air cleaner, windshield washer system etc. The metal surfaces have clean, original paint and the hinges and bolts still have original cadmium plating.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: The huge trunk compartment is lined with the original black carpet and has a spare and complete jack assembly including the wood block to put under the tire. A car cover is included.
UNDERSIDE: It is absolutely rock solid, rust free metal. The floors have not been patched or repaired. It has been maintained as needed, looking up at the motor and the transmission they\'ve been neatly painted. It is a 4-speed Hydra-Matic transmission. The exhaust looks new with a stainless steel Flowmaster muffler.
SERVICE: Our shop inspected the car, and we replaced the oil pan gasket, valve cover gasket, high beam bulb, strut rod bushings, battery hold down, hydraulic hoses for the top and bled the system. We tightened the right front wheel bearing and adjusted the brakes.
I have been around thousands of antique cars over the years, and this is what I call a \"sweetheart\". Just a smooth running, functioning car that has been very well cared for with a lot of original qualities. There are so many restored and resurrected cars, these survivors are much more difficult to find. Well, guess what? I found one for you.
For nearly 30 years, I, Jay Grams, have personally written the highlights for almost every car in our collection. What I provide is my professional opinion based on my experience with these vehicles. However, opinions can vary, and I strongly recommend a personal inspection to form your own view. Our sales team is always available to answer any questions you may have. One great option is to request a personalized walk-around video, where we can showcase the car and share our team\'s insights. **Our cars are displayed within a museum setting. If you are interested in a specific vehicle, please schedule an appointment with a salesperson to view it. Without an appointment, there is an admission fee to enter the showroom. If you decide to purchase a car, your admission will be refunded, and you\'ll receive a one-year museum membership.
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Leather upholstery
AACA winner
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