1987 cadillac allante history book

White exterior with a red interior and has both hard and soft tops as well. The allante was cadillacs answer to luxury convertibles such as the mercedesbenz sl and jaguar xjs. Used cadillac allante for sale with photos cargurus. The final production year of this model, 1993, also had arguably the best gm powerplant of the era. It u sed a cadil lac chassis and running gear with a body built in italy by coachbuilder pininfarina. This model was sold between 1987 and 1993 and it was designed to compete. New listing auto parts truck sound deadener heat insulation underlay shield mat 79 x 40 us fits.

The cadillac allante is a twodoor, twoseater luxury roadster produced by cadillac from 1987. Contents include many color pictures, history, engineering testing procedures, pinnfarina, racing includes mario andretti, photographs, ballerina suzanne farrell, armani interior design, illustrations, more. The 1987 allante was cadillacs toolittle, toolate response to the mercedesbenz sl couperoadster that had been introduced in 1971, and of which a. The 2door convertible body style of the allante was designed by pininfarina who is well known from ferrari. The successor the allante was the cadillac xlr in the early 2000s, which surprise. The bodies were shipped in speciallyequipped boeing 747s from italy to cadillac s. May 25, 2014 cadillac spent a fortune trying to fix the issues, but the 8788 allante releases are still notorious for leaking. Matching numbers unrestored condition 1 of 3363 produced in 1987 beautifully kept exceptionally lowmileage example undoubtedly one of the best in the countr. Apr 05, 2009 the shortlived buick reatta twoseater may seem like the most innocuous of cars indeed, that was part of its problem. Shop, watch video walkarounds and compare prices on used 1987 cadillac allante listings. The allante was cadillac s try at making another ultra luxuryroadster and it is the moral predecesor of the cadillac xlr.

Hard top near perfect condition throughout low low miles clean 3rd owner clean carfax perfect rare find all new tires ac conv done. The 1987 allante was cadillacs toolittle, toolate response to the mercedes benz sl couperoadster that had been introduced in 1971, and of which a. The allante was cadillacs try at making another ultra luxuryroadster and it is the moral predecesor of the cadillac xlr. Aug 30, 2018 1987 cadillac allante the high survival rate of allantes stems from the high initial cost and careful use by older owners, while the cars complexity is surely the reason for modest prices. Cadillac allante 1987 find out the correct alloy wheel fitment, pcd, offset and such specs as bolt pattern, thread sizethd, center borecb for cadillac allante 1987. Datadriven analysis of used cars for sale, and specifically the market for cadillac allante models. The cadillac allante is a twodoor, twoseater luxury roadster produced by cadillac from 1987 until 1993. The cadillac allante is a milestone car in the history of general motors. Used 1987 cadillac allante for sale kelley blue book. From the company that became the standard of the world, it began, now comes a car unlike any cadillac that has gone before.

Cadillac allante discontinued 19871993 cadillac allante. Apr 24, 2017 1993 cadillac allante w21k miles 32v northstar full tour, start up, and test drive duration. Cadillac allante hardcover january 1, 1986 by cadillac author 5. The 1987 and 1988 sixty specials were unique, customcrafted automobiles, which. Last year of this car diamond pearl exterior hard top option 1993 only top black leather. Find 67 used cadillac allante listings at cargurus. Cadillac spent a fortune trying to fix the issues, but the 8788 allante releases are still notorious for leaking. Going over to drive out and look over, i will at gauges, dash for electrical problems trans shift problems. In 1987, the allnew pininfarinabodied allante roadster came to market featuring the ht4100 v8 engine. It used a cadillac chassis and running gear with a body built in italy by coachbuilder pininfarina. Mar 04, 2017 buying a 1987 cadillac allante 78000 miles, ran a carfacts, shows clean, mileage accident clean nice report lots of owners.

Be sure to check out the other books by robert casey. It was sold over a seven year period 1987 1992 at a price reaching. The allante was an italian designed and built roadster by pininfarina. The allante was cadillac s answer to luxury convertibles such as the mercedesbenz sl and jaguar xjs. First year production 1 of 3366 1987 cadillac allante 2dr coupe convertible both tops red interior needs some attention but a great prospect top works automatic trans body styles 2dr convertible 8cyl.

Original 1987 cadillac allante book bound large album, in textured hard cover 10. History of the 19871993 cadillac allante the allante was cadillacs answer to luxury convertibles such as the mercedesbenz sl and jaguar xjs. Cadillac is considered americas leading luxury car manufacturer and has, since its early years, been known for precise engineering wrapped in a luxurious finish. The sixty special returned in 1987 as the top ownerdriven cadillac in the frontwheeldrive gm cbody lineup, with a planned production run of just 2,000 cars. By 1989 the roof problems were solved, and cadillac added a 4. The 1987 1993 cadillac allantes were to lift the cadillac image and compete with european luxury cars. The car was produced in small numbers and was unique in several ways. The elite car was sold from 1987 through 1993 with only 21,000 made. Considering gm lost money on every allante it sold, youd think theyd have learned. Search from 11 cadillac cars for sale, including a used 1987 cadillac allante, a used 1987 cadillac brougham, and a used 1987 cadillac eldorado coupe. Defenders of the cadillac allante arent giving up just yet. By this point the allante was actually a decent car.

First, the bodies were designed and manufactured by pininfarina in italy, then flown to detroit for final assembly. Behind the reattas placid exterior, however, lay a ferocious internal battle that also gave birth to the cadillac allante, ended the fourdecade dominance of the oncemighty gm design staff and set the stage for the decline of gm itself. When you are in need of a reliable replacement part for your 1987 cadillac allante to restore it to factory like performance, turn to carid s vast selection of premium quality products that includes everything you may need for routine maintenance and major repairs. The pick of the day is a 1993 cadillac allante offered by a dealer in alsip, illinois. Used 1991 cadillac allante with fwd, fog lights, leather seats, tinted windows, alloy wheels, heated mirrors, seat memory, premium sound. To make sure your vehicle stays in top shape, check its parts for wear and damage at regular intervals and replace them in time.