1966 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

18K Mile Original Car

Matt Garrett - Dallas Texas

214-878-3823

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66 Eldorado Basic Information

The end was near for the traditional rear-wheel drive Eldorado which went out this year with a bow. Sales of 2250 were topped only by the 1955 model. The ‘66 Eldorado was very similar in appearance to the 1965 model; again a wreath and crest were affixed to the rear fender and small Eldorado block letters were in the usual position just behind the front wheel openings. The final rear-wheel drive Eldorado was priced at $6631.

Engine

V-8 Overhead valves

Cast iron block

Displacement: 429 cubic inches

Bore and stroke: 4.13 x 4.00 inches

Compression ratio: 10.5:1

Brake horsepower: 340 @ 4600 rpm

Five main bearings

Hydraulic valve lifters

Carburetor: Rochester four-barrel type, model 7026030

Chassis

Wheelbase: 129.5 inches

Overall length: 224.5 inches

Front tread: 62.5 inches.

Rear tread: 62.5 inches.

Automatic level control standard where indicated in text

A new engine mounting system and patented quiet exhaust were used.

Tires: 9.00 x 15

Convenience Options

Air conditioner ($495).

Controlled differential ($54).

Power vent window regulator option ($73).

Radio with rear speaker ($165).

AM/FM radio ($191).

Rear seat belts ($18).

Adjustable steering wheel ($91).

Twilight Sentinel standard

Five white sidewall tires 9.00 x 15 size with four-ply construction standard

History

Best ever sales and production year in Cadillac history.

Second year running for sales increases, despite a downturn in the overall market for U.S. cars.

First season for delivery of more than 200,000 new units.

A record of 5,570 one-week builds was marked December 5 and a record one-day output of 1,017 cars was achieved October 27.

The 1966 models were introduced October 14, 1965.

Towards the end of the summer 1966, a new assembly line was setup to manufacture front-wheel-drive Eldorados conforming to 1967 model specifications.

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