For 1971, Cadillac introduced a vastly restyled Eldorado that was longer, wider and heavier than its 1967-1970 predecessor. Fender skirts were standard, a large Wreath and Crest hood ornament was installed and the 500 CI V-8 engine first seen in 1970 returned as the exclusive Eldorado powerplant. For the first time since 1966, the Eldorado was available as a coupe and a convertible, and sales soared to over 27,000. Cadillac enhanced minor details every year, inside and out, and bestowed more extensive styling updates in 1973, 1974 and 1975, continually renewing interest among buyers. For 1973, the Eldorado paced the Indianapolis 500, with Cadillac building 566 pace cars to celebrate the occasion. Eldorado sales peaked at more than 51,000 that year, the highest total for this generation. For 1974, the Eldorado again underwent extensive restyling with revised bumpers, a restyled grille, new tail lights and a unique two-tier dashboard design that Cadillac promoted as “space age.” Sales were slow for 1974, with fewer than 8,000 Eldorado convertibles sold, marking it as one of the rarer years of production. This was also the final year for circular headlamps, with the 1975 models utilizing rectangular headlamps and featuring another extensive styling refresh. This 1974 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible is the result of a comprehensive restoration, emerging in white with a white interior highlighted by a blue dashboard, steering wheel, interior windshield surround and carpeting. Rolling on Hankook Optimo whitewall tires, the Eldorado features bucket front seats, a power- operated white convertible top, air conditioning, an AM/FM radio, power windows, power locks and cruise control. An automatic transmission channels power from the 500 CI V-8 engine to the front wheels, allowing for an interior with a flat floor that increases the overall space inside.
